I have a mixed background, with all that that implies (not really knowing where I am from, having an international perspective of life and speaking many languages, for example). I was born in Sweden, where I now live, but neither of my parents is Swedish; my mother is from Italy and my father from Bolivia (where I grew up). Therefore, my upbringing was a mix between pasta, quinoa and cinnamon buns. And maybe therefore I now have a great curiosity for new and different experiences, places and people.

It might also be relevant to mention that I'm a vegan. However, my guests are more than welcome to cook and eat any food they like.

PHILOSOPHY

Sincerity is a key word for me... that's why I only tell sincere lies.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

The CS project is a great effort to make our world a little bit more hospitable and friendly. I want to put my two cents by sharing experiences (old and new), stories... and, of course, couches.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had a few great couchsurfing experiences in New Zealand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Sweden. Both as surfer and as host.
I have also been a member of Hospitality Club for some years... you can check me out there if you are a member (I go under the same name as here: Julianmelgar)

Interests

I'm a biologist, and biology is my main (growing) interest... but it's not all about biology for me; I'm a science journalist as well. My idea is to combine biology with journalism... I just want to show people how wonderful biology is! Apart from my "professional" interests I love hiking, camping, reading, writing, cooking, meeting friends, having good conversations, watching (good) movies... I also enjoy almost any kind of sports, especially those practised outdoors... and travelling, of course!

• books
• movies
• hiking
• camping
• food
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

This list could be made very long... let's just say that I generally like things that touch my heart, my mind and my senses, and that make me dance. That applies to most things, also to music, movies and books.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bolivia, Finland, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden

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