My name is Fernando and I am 26 years old, that is the beginning...

I lived and raised in Spain until I was 22 years old where I finished my degree in Communication. Then something changed in my mind and I realised that the world is so small to stay just in one point of the globe. I started a trip that took me 9 months through north America and Asia. I came back to study a postgraduate related with the hospitality industry in Switzerland and now I am working in Vancouver.

So far I've lived in Spain, Poland, Switzerland Mexico. Currently settled down in Vancouver and I've travelled in many countries in the world.

I consider myself as a "Minimalist" it means that I try to have few things but enjoy them as much as I can. It applies as well for people, belongs, beliefs or activities.

TI am very curious about almost everything I see. I could surprise you with many random facts, since the most isolated island in the world, to the name of the 13th emperor of China :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I truly think in gratitude as a powerful tool. Helping without expecting nothing on exchange is the best way of helping
I believe that nowadays the kind of tourism that it used to exist is totally out-dated. Internet might be scary sometimes but it gives you the possibility to travel like it was impossible to be done years ago. To find people from everywhere who are willing to open the doors of their home and to show you the real essence of the country.

To try a real home-cooked meal, to understand the essence of the history of the country, to learn the rythms and dances that compose the folklore of a region... All of these examples are priceless for me.

Interests

• animals
• arts
• culture
• writing
• cooking
• vegetarian
• fitness
• yoga
• reading
• minimalism
• music
• folk music
• guitar
• hiking
• sailing
• skiing
• geography
• history
• permaculture
• sport
• diving
• outdoor
• talking
• traditions
• cook
• swiming
• bonfires
• flags
• musical instruments

Music, Movies, and Books

- Jazz, Rock, Folklore, African Rythms, Caribbean rythms (no reggeaton, please)
- Once upon a time in America, 12 angry men, Spirited away
- Requiem por un campesino español, El caballero de la armadura oxidada, El poder del Perro, Las venas abiertas de America Latina.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have worked in many events, restaurant server, cook, radio speaker, event coordinator or butler.
I have done some triatlons
I am in the process to create an art brand with a friend
I have visited more than 20 national parks along USA and Canada sleeping in a car

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a good cook
I love telling stories and if someones wants to learn some spanish I will be so honored
I am learning how to play guitar

What I Can Share with Hosts

I believe that the cultural exchange moves this website. Besides that I'd love to share my culture. To show my gastronomy and traditions. I am very proud of being spanish although It is not my place to stay at this period of my life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Switzerland