Hello,

I'm Florian a 26 years french young worker. I lived in Madrid for two years after getting my first real opportunity at the workplace.
In Winter, I often join my parents and friends in the french Alps where I grew up. They live in Albertville, not far from Annecy, and near the famous ski ressorts such Courchevel or Val Thorens. The city organized the winter olympic games in 1992 though.

I just quited my job and I'm actually planning a several months trip to Latin America especially in Peru, Bolivia and Colombia. The idea is to travel slowly to take time to discover local cultures. I'll use public transpors as much as I can and would be grateful meeting people via Couchsurfing all along the way.
I'd like participate to a few volunteer missions during those months as a language teacher o worker in farm o hostel.

I'll enjoy this trip to enter in a reflexion about the way I want to build my future, personally and professionally. For that, I'll have a couple of good reads in my backpack :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To be hosted by a local is always a good way to understand better the culture and the way of life of the people.
Also, in general, couchsurfing members have a similar travel philisophy that result very interesting sharing experiences.
I remember particularly very good moments during my last trip in Argentina. , sharing meals and laughs :)

Interests

Sports, mostly trail running and trekking. I'm originally from the french Alps so it's always been easy to put shoes on and climb the nearest mountain.

I have played several team sports during my years at highschool and college such as football, basketball and handball. I still play those sports occasionnaly with friends.

I also enjoy participating to music festivals & live concerts.

I like reading. Every day I have a look to the online newspapers and I try to read at least one novel by month, whether it's historical or a thriller.

Music, Movies, and Books

- Music :
Jazz / Bluegrass : Tony Rice, Bill Monroe
Reggae : Naaman, Dub Inc.
Salsa : Hector Lavoe, The Latin brother
Other pop music : Tim Maia, Flavia Coelho, José Gonzalez

- Movies :
Into the Wild
Shutter Island
Coach Carter

- Books :
Angela Ashes - Franck Mc Court
A Christmas Carol - Dickens

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhicking in Argentina between Buenos Aires y Ushuaïa in December 2015, a long road trip with the truck drivers

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Spain, United Kingdom