CURRENT MISSION

Meeting old friends and making new ones.

ABOUT ME

My name is Frédéric. I was born and grew up in France and currently live in Barcelona, Spain. I also lived abroad for a few years (Spain, England). I think i can describe myself as easy going, sociable, respectful. I do practice outdoor activities: bike touring, swimming, hiking...Although i enjoy cities and urban atmosphere- i love to visit popular places where i can feel people way of life: food markets, popular bars...- i quickly miss nature. In case I am surfing your place, although I am very independent I'd love to share your preferred bar, scenic spot...whatever you feel like showing me, I'd appreciate it.

Personal blog about the book i published in 2017 (cycling/traveling):
http://www.lestribulationsduncycliste.blogspot.com

Newspaper and blog articles (during a trip to Spain): http://www.elcomercio.es/v/20110818/aviles/esta-ciudad-fascina-20110818.html

http://www.viajablog.com/couch-surfing-viajar-alojarse-con-locales/

PHILOSOPHY
Keep going ...Keep trying...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosted and surfed severals times. Definitely keen on meeting people and share experiences. Couchsurfing is NOT like going to an hotel, i do expect surfers to be open-minded and keen on meeting new culture/people. This is simply what couchsurfing is made for...

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've had a very nice Couchsurfing experience so far. I always met people (surfers and hosts) commited to couchsurfing philosophy.

Interests

- Travelling, meeting my friends and making new ones.
- Cycle touring (the best way to travel !
- Fond of swimming.
- Cooking (i'm a decent cook and baker), sharing experiences, walking around popular places, DIY (building), cinema, chocolate cakes.
- Video editing.
- Eating snales, smelly cheese and oysters, hum!! just some french particularities ;-)
- Expect people to introduce me to their own gastronomy, specialities, local spots/bars...
- Crème brulée specialist and much much more!

• culture
• diy
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• cheese
• walking
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing
• swimming
• tourism
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

very disparate... from "the Exorcist" to "12 years a slave" or "Airplane" to Woody Allen's movies...
I often read news magazines (try to understand the world we are living in...not always an easy purpose!)...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Cycling along the fantastic north coast of Spain, south coast of England. Crossed Spain from Cadiz to Gijón
- Did the solo cycle tour of Ireland for 1 month.
- Worked as a volunteer in a children center in Thailand.
- Slept out on desert'dunes in Sahara (south of Algeria)...sand, sand endlessly, fantastic!

Teach, Learn, Share

- Can teach you how to prepare the french "crêpes" and "crème brulée" and much more...
- Can also teach you to cook and eat snales (could be a bit complicated and takes time, let s talk about it before ;-)
- Skilled in DIY/building.
- Video editing and a Mac user.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ireland, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Spain, United Kingdom

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