***READ MY PROFILE CAREFULLY*

I'm a Swiss journalist working as a reporter, living in Zurich.

I understand travelling as a way to widen my knowledge, cultural understanding and to get in touch with stories and individuals. I'm travelling by train, by hitchhiking or in nature by feet. For me, it isn't only about experience-seeking but for making real friends and re-explore the beauty of the world.

You can check out my Twitter and Facebook profile to get an impression of my personality and work. Even though my fascination with social networks I go in for personal contact. Write to me, and I am sure, we will have a great time together. I'm fluent in English and German. Whoever you are – green, yellow, black – you're welcome.

twitter: https://twitter.com/elia_bluelle
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elia.bluelle
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliabluelle/?hl=de

Do not hesitate if you have any question if you need a host or only a dialogue partner. I want to show you around and introduce you to places you won't get in touch as a «regular» tourist in Switzerland because there is more to see besides the Matterhorn, Zürich and the lakes.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I made a few real friends through CS.

I need to challenge myself and get out of my filter bubble.

I dislike ignorant tourism.

I like to share.

I trust.

Interests

Curiosity.

Music, Movies, and Books

MOVIES

submarine - Richard Ayoade
la vie d’Adèle - Abdellatif Kechiche
Die fetten Jahre sind vorbei - Hans Weingartner
Als wir träumten - Andreas Dresen
Cold War – Paweł Pawlikowski

MUSIC

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Pink Floyd
Creedence
Caribou

BOOKS

On The Road - Jack Kerouac
L'Étrenger - Albert Camus

Teach, Learn, Share

Sharing is not a one-way street. So I would appreciate doing something for you during the time you host me. I'm able to cook, clean, to garden, to fix sth. up and just support you in daily life. I grew up in carpentry; I'm used to working.

talking hours about international law, human rights, independent movies, literature, etc.

how to use the internet effectively.

existentialism and theories of ethics.

crash courses in skiing, performing a soccer free kick, German and everything that deals with journalism.

playing chess.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland