Hi :) I'm Irene and I come from Italy, but I've been living and studying in Erlangen since October.
Who am I? This question is kind of tricky. If I had to define myself I would say that I am curious about everything, I really love to listen to people and feel connected in some way.
What else? The proper dose of "italian temperament": if I see that I am on the same wave with someone I tend to be very friendly and use a loooot of sarcasm (I write it down so you can be ready for when it happens).
Traveling is one of my biggest passion, but still I haven't traveled as much as I'd want to: at the moment I am planning to finish my bachelor degree and then who knows, the world is so big that I don't even know myself where I could start from.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Well, I must admit I am new here. Anway, I think I've got a simple answer: I don't like going to the travel agency and plan the "perfect" vacation, in a "perfect" hotel and going around with the "perfect" tourist guide.
I am much more interested in the essence of the city, even if just for three days- it doesn't matter: I want to "feel" not just to "see" things, I want to explore hidden corners, I want to meet local people and new cultures.

Interests

• literature
• photography
• traveling
• music
• languages
• art
• nature
• phylosophy
• sunsets
• psycology
• humanrights

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: My first love was Florence and the Machine, growing up I fell in love with Radiohead and Thom Yorke. I think they kind of changed my perspective on music and thanks to them I've started a relationship with electronic music. Nowadays I've been listening to a lot of indie, chill music and progressive rock.
I am open to discover new music genres, so feel free to suggest me :)
Film: I like watching films with a meaning and I tend to prefer indipendent one. My favourite director is Xavier Dolan: I've recently discovered him, but his films are 100% my type. One important thing: I don't like fantasy and horror films (I am sorry, I hope didn't hurt anyone too deep)
Books: "Difficult loves" by Italo Calvino. This book is not that famous neither in Italy nor in the rest of the world, but it tought me a lot. (I won't explain it here, because it would be too long)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would say "to be listened" without prejudice (even if you like pizza with pineapple)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Italy, Montenegro, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Italy