¡Hola, soy Bianca! Tengo 25 años. Trabajo como guía turística en un museo interactivo de chocolate, al menos eso es lo que he estado haciendo en los últimos 4 años. Me gusta nadar, hacer senderismo, acampar y leer libros que desafíen mi perspectiva. Estoy en un viaje de 3 meses que me llevará a lugares increíbles para conocer gente maravillosa y experimentar todas mis emociones. Por lo general, soy muy divertida en mi personalidad italiana e inglesa, pero recién estoy aprendiendo español y aún no soy tan divertida en este nuevo idioma. Amo la buena comida y creo que tiene el poder de conectar a las personas. ¡También disfruto mucho escuchar las historias de los demás! Viajar me ha mostrado que hay muchas, muchas formas de vivir la vida, ¡y estoy emocionada por conocer a todas las personas que han encontrado su propia manera de vivirla!

-----------------------------------------------------------------------UPDATE 2024: I’m traveling in SA until April, so I can’t host. If you use couchsurfing like a dating up, please walk away, we won’t be vibing together, ain’t my thing. ---------------------------------------------

Ciao mondo! I’m Bianca! 25-year-old, been living abroad between Scotland, Finland, Usa, Italy and Egypt for the past 4 years, originally from Italy. Now Travelling in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Argentina.

About me? I've been working as a chocolate tour guide in Edinburgh for the past 3 years—yes, I'm basically a cocoa connoisseur. I'm a people-person and I thrive on connecting with new faces. I thrive in community that support each other, A sucker for sisterhood and deep friendship. I've got a knack for cracking jokes, and rumor has it I've got a killer sense of humor—occasionally do stand up when i feel brave enough.

Obsessed with Billie Eilish, definitely a foodie, always up for a culinary adventure. Cooking is a work in progress, but hey, my love language is delicious food—cook for me, and we're instant besties! I do have a couple of nice receipes that i think more people should know and of course: PIZZA!

I'm a wanderlust-fueled traveler aiming to live my life to the fullest, experiencing the freedom that the mother of my mothers couldn't experience, but I can! Atlanta was my home for 16 months, and despite the challenges, it was one of best year of my life (so far). It's really helped me to come out of my shell. That's where I learned English and picked up a questionable American Accent who then turned into a British/Scottish accent—I don't love it, so be nice, or I might shed a tear.

In the USA, I braved challenges, met incredible people through Couchsurfing, and emerged stronger. I'm a curious, respectful, funny, outgoing, clean, adventurous, and a touch stubborn human being. I dabble in volleyball (okay, I suck, but it's fun), recently tried yoga (surprisingly grounding), and I sometimes meditate when anxiety creeps in. I love hiking to hidden gems where not many people go as it makes me value myself and the world around me. Yet, I'm also a self-proclaimed couch potato and enjoy a nice night IN.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Tengo experiencia siendo anfitriona y huésped en Couchsurfing, reconociendo el impacto significativo que los anfitriones tienen en una ciudad. Confiar en los anfitriones, especialmente los locales o expatriados con una perspectiva dual, es clave para mí. Me encanta la gente y sus historias, valorando las experiencias compartidas como una oportunidad mutua de aprendizaje.

Aunque disfruto de aventuras en solitario y trazo mi propio camino, encuentro que Couchsurfing me permite sumergirme en la vibra local, historias auténticas, palabras únicas y tradiciones que definen un lugar. Es una forma de experimentar la realidad de vivir en un sitio, con sus ventajas y desventajas.

Como italiana, traigo orgullo culinario, y aunque no impongo reglas estrictas, hay algunas: no romper espaguetis y definitivamente no poner ketchup en pizza o pasta. ¿Podemos estar de acuerdo en eso?

Aquí va por las conexiones que creamos, porque la vida se trata de esos momentos que quedan con nosotros. ¡Salud!

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I've been a host on CS and a guest and know firsthand the impact hosts make on a city. Trusting my hosts is usually the way to go; locals make the best guides (expat even better sometimes, as they were tourist before becoming locals). YES to the tips that make you save money on your day to day life!

I'm all about people and the stories they bring to the table. Let's chat, share, and soak up each other's experiences—it's a two-way street of learning.

I'm no stranger to solo adventures; I love doing my own thing, charting my course. Yet, when I travel, I crave the real flavor of a place—the local vibe, the authentic stories, the words only locals know, the traditions that make a place tick. To me couchsurfing allows me to get to know the reality of living in a place with its pros and cons. .

Now, being Italian, I come with some culinary pride. I'm not a food dictator, but let's keep it real—no breaking spaghetti, and please, for the love of all things tasty, no ketchup on pizza or pasta. Can we agree on that?

Cheers to the connections we make—because, let's face it, life is all about those moments that stick with us.

Interests

• arts
• music festivals
• italian food
• seafood
• cooking
• yoga
• eating out
• music
• food
• travelling
• learning languages
• reading books
• sea
• learning new things
• feminism
• australia
• #travel
• seaside
• #cooking
• pasta
• argentina
• hike
• meetups
• monde
• #travelling
• #reading
• drinking beer
• scenic views
• food lover
• #relax
• connecting with people

Music, Movies, and Books

Getting a bit bored from tv after the lockdowns but these are some of the programs, I have watched on Netflix: The Wilds, The Paper house, Athypical. Orange is the new black, Black mirror, New girl, Girl Boss. Chewing gum, Reversing roe, Chris rock, le chicas del cable, Gad elmaleh, Arrested development, Jack Whitehall, Have you take the pills?, Betting on zero. I feel pretty, easy A, Mamma mia, La verità è che non gli piace abbastanza, Bad teacher, Sex education,Nanette - Hanna gadsby, Trevor Noah - son of Patricia

Music: I love music especially when it makes me want to dance or cry or laugh. (Some artist that I like: I’m obsessed with BILLIE ELLISH, Bakermat, my sun and star, The Chainsmokers, Kevin Daniel, Ed Sheeran, Lorde, hozier, Ingrid michaelson, the lumineers, Rihanna, Anne-marie, john legend, Nesli, Jain, Sigala, Levante. Marshmallow and Louis the child.) I may ask you to share your playlist. I always do.

Books. I read mainly in Italian as reading in English feels like homework to me, however working on changing this.
Italian books: Sulla strada giusta, La ragazza del treno, il mondo deve sapere. Quindici consigli per crescere una bambina femminista. Chiamami con il tuo nome.
Leggere è una delle mie passioni, leggo molto quando non studio cose inutili per la mia università.

English: i'm currently reading Manifest by Bernardine Evaristo. Please Don't sit on my bed in your outside clothes By Phoebe Robinson. The last one I read during Christmas holiday was Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. Looooooved it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went for a trip with other Au pairs that I never met, with my car, and we end up sharing the room.
I slept on a boat 🚣‍♀️ and it was cold but amazing!
I went inside a huge bubble who was made it on purpose for me!
I swam with a shark near me and did not know he was near me, until I was outside of the water.
I traveled to 20 countries in 20years of my life.
I have eaten a cricket 🦗

What I Can Share with Hosts

"what can I offer to the hosts?"

Well, I can teach the worst swear word in italian! :D
I have a bunch of weird story about the kids that I used to take care as an Au pair! Some are funny, some are just totally out of the way! In Edinburgh, I work as a tour guide in a chocolate place, definitely up to make jokes or tell you something about chocolate! What else? I got great packing skills!
I also love toddlers and puppies! Specially when they fall.

Countries I’ve Visited

Anguilla, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Poland, Romania, Saint Martin (French part), San Marino, Scotland, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Finland, Italy, Scotland, United States