I’m Flavien and I am coming from Nice, South of France. I’m 27 and I have decided to leave my life in France and to come to Central America for a couple of month’s trip. I have been working for 5 years as an SAP Consultant (software consulting) in Paris, but this was not the life I wanted to have! I took the decision to quit everything, and to start something new, in a different culture and environment!

When I was student, I have been living in Mexico for 6 months, and then to Dubai for 6 months as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have so much liked my experience abroad, that’s the reason why I am now wondering to travel and live in other countries. I have heard many good things and feedback from Costa Rica and Panama, so I’m sure I have made the right choice to come there! I want to meet people, live as a local, exchange about French culture and local Culture. According to me, Couchsurfing is a great human opportunity to be inside the country. I am sure everyday is a new opportunity in life.

Interests

I have my boat license, and love the sea environment. Moreover, I love all kind of sports, and more specially Basketball (I use to play for 15 years and to coach for 5 years). As a French native, I like to taste and to enjoy good (and unfortunately sometimes bad) wine but I am open minded to discover local and foreigner’s culture!

• culture
• environment
• wine
• coach
• boating
• traveling
• socializing
• sports
• basketball
• business
• software
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

I can spend time on thriller movies/books. You know, the kind of story you need to stay until the last minute in order to understand the full story. Shiver!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Leave my previous life in Paris, to start something new and buy the ticket to Costa Rica!

Teach, Learn, Share

As is speak both English and Spanish, I’m willing to travel, meet people, help as I can and learn from others! I am very excited and motivated to start this new life, and I’m sure this kind of work can be a very nice opportunity in order to join duty and friends! As I have been working for 5 years in software and consulting environment, I am computer friendly and customer’s success oriented. As I am polyvalent, I can help on many tasks (eg: Business Development, Customer Relations, Selling tours, Management, Teaching, etc…). Even if I am not an expert, I am curious, so everything can interest me!

What I Can Share with Hosts

French culture, my experience in Dubai and Mexico, every kind of sport, humor, joy of life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Mexico, United Arab Emirates