CURRENT MISSION

My life is about a) trying to understand the world around me b) looking for new challenges and experiences c) inspiring others to realise their potential.

ABOUT ME

I am a very chilled out and positive person who you can talk with about topics ranging from architecture to fine wines, from politics to independent cinema, from the role of internet in globalisation to why FC Barcelona is the greatest team ever - you get the idea:)

As a Couch Surfer I am very respectful towards my hosts, at the same time trying to bring a sparkle of good ambience to their homes.

PHILOSOPHY

My approach to life is best described by a quote from John Lennon - "there are no problems, only solutions". I tend to turn any "problems" immediately into tasks or actions and if I honestly cannot do anything about something, then the best way is to accept it/ get over it/ move on/ not bother.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Couch surfing and attending CS events

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Amazing! So far I have done couch surfing in 2011 during my big trip around South America and a year later while in India, also attending some of the CS events - the best ones being last minute and initially quite random :)

Interests

people and their cultures, journalism, wine, travelling, photography (http://photo.net/photos/Komar), architecture, sports, startups

• architecture
• photography
• wine
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• cycling
• kayaking
• surfing
• sports
• rock climbing
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Shawshank Redemption, In The Name of the Father, Fight Club, Groundhog Day, Usual Suspects
Books: The World is Flat, The Black Swan (the one about making the impact of unpredictable events, not about ballet), Yes Man and all books by Ryszard Kapuscinski
Music: Rock and jazz (live and with a glass of Malbec:)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Observing in silence a large groups of elephants approaching our car in Serengeti and ignoring us while passing. Kayaking in Ha Long Bay among floating houses. Downhill mountain bike ride - 30km descending from 5,000 metres to 2,000 metres near Arequipa, Peru. Climbing a big volcano in Chile. Cycling slowly around Angkor temples in Cambodia. Giving a speech at Trafalgar Square in London. Being interviewed live in a local radio stations in Buenos Aires and London...

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my knowledge and experiences about photography (there is more to it than clicking, even if you have a great SLR;), wine and start-ups. I love listening to inspiring stories and learning the most random things, providing I hear them from someone passionate!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Tanzania, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Greece, Poland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

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