Originally from Sicily, now in Madrid. I’m an aspie and a bit of an alt guy—I don't really fit into "typical" social boxes. I have deep, specific interests in Turkey, Russian history, geopolitics, and wrestling. I’m a writer and a YouTuber.

My playlist is mostly post-punk. I also spend a lot of time with videogames, reading/writing books, and watching cult movies including horror.

I’m direct and hate social conventions. Small talk is "wasted oxygen" to me; I prefer silence or deep, meaningful interaction. I value my solitude and only connect with people who are actually compatible with my frequency.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here because I’m a curious person, but I’m bored of the typical tourist/expat bubble in Madrid. I want to break the corporate routine by connecting with people who have high-energy interests or niche obsessions. Whether we talk about your culture, my book projects, or why Baku is such a unique city, I’m looking for genuine intellectual exchange, not just small talk

Interests

• writing
• books
• movies
• video games
• music
• wrestling
• geopolitics
• history
• youtube
• dark humor
• video editing
• wikipedia
• smartphones
• memes
• learn languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I have a deep obsession with 80s and 90s electronic sounds. My daily rotation includes German EBM, Darkwave, and Italo-disco. I also appreciate Eurodance, Balkan/Turkish pop, and heavier acts like Rammstein or Danzig.

Movies: I am moved by the cinematography of Nuri Bilge Ceylan, the depth of Krzysztof Kieślowski, and the atmosphere of Dario Argento. I prefer films that stay with you long after they end.

Books: I am currently writing my own book. My personal library is filled with biographies, history, and the works of Houellebecq, Bukowski, Hermann Hesse, and Stefan Zweig.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I successfully self-taught Russian and am currently tackling Turkish to deepen my connection with the culture. I also read 35 books in a single year, which helped fuel my current journey of writing my own book. Beyond that, navigating life while moving abroad multiple times—most recently to Madrid—has been my biggest adventure.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the basics of video editing or how to start and manage YouTube channels. I am currently very focused on learning Turkish and improving my Brazilian. I am always happy to share deep dives into niche history, Wikipedia rabbit holes, or the world of wrestling

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer honest, existential conversations over a good meal or a drink. I can share my perspective on life as an Italian who has lived in several different European countries. I am respectful of space and routine, but I’m always up for a debate about cinema, music, or literature

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain