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Overview

  • 13 references 10 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Catalan, Valencian, English, Italian, Spanish
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • NGO & Social Enterprises
  • B.A Sociology
  • From Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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About Me

After 3 years living between India, Nepal and Amsterdam, I am back to Barcelona for some time. How long it's something that hasn't been unveiled yet :)

I happened to be traveling and working with a Spanish NGO in India during 2015 when the Earthquake of Nepal hit and quickly moved there to volunteer for humanitarian relief and accelerating fundraising. The following months, and furthermore the years after, shaped a lot how I think life should be and what are my values and beliefs. Every day I remind myself of how privileged I was to end up in one of the most beautiful and original countries I've ever been, in a moment where business and greed were left apart, and solidarity and community empowerment emerged higher than ever. Currently, I keep working to improve life chances and rights in Nepal.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The pleasure of meeting new people, with different life perspectives, ideals and goals. Some of the most original and authentic people I've meet during these last years has been through this platform, and I expect to keep like this :)

I started couchsurfing 4 years ago, and took a break of it for almost 2 years. Now I am back to Barcelona for some time and would love to meet more exciting and brilliant people of this beautiful world.

Interests

I am very interested in almost any social sciences topic, from geography to psychology passing by economics. Love plastic arts, music and theatre. Debates and discussions. Laughs before tears.

  • animals
  • arts
  • diy
  • concerts
  • vegetarian
  • meditation
  • partying
  • politics
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • backpacking
  • sociology
  • sharing economy
  • cryptocurrency

Music, Movies, and Books

Any music related to punk, metal or hardcore should be ok. I like some indie artists too in the rock or electronic genre.

As for movies, I like comedy, thrillers, drama and tv series of course.

I consider myself a book eater, I devour them all, feel free to recommend one! One of my favorite writers is Isaac Asimov, and as a current living I would say, Naomi Klein and Owen Jones.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being in Thailand, spent a week in the middle of the jungle working on an Elephant shelter, complete harmony with nature.

Managed to do a vipassana (10 day silence retreat) in India, and opposite to my expectations looking forward t doing it again

Survived earthquake 2015 in Nepal.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I believe Couchsurfing is more than a free accommodation system and every host should act as an ambassador for their country, city, and culture. Therefore I am not always available for hosting, but when I do get ready for some proper culture acquisition and sightseeing in the city!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Malta, Nepal, Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Nepal, Netherlands, Spain

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