Hi! I am a 19 year old Italian/Swiss student of philosophy in Leiden University. I love sailing, bonsai, beatboxing and volunteering. I grew up in the countryside near Rome which developed my love for nature. I love reading, writing and hope one day to pursue a career in the humanitarian field while still writing about philosophy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking for a place to stay while I can look for a house in Leiden. I would need a place to stay just until I find my own living arrangements. This is also a wonderful way to get to know the wonderful Leideners!

Interests

• gardening
• fishing
• hiking
• windsurfing
• sailing
• skateboarding
• volunteering
• mountain biking
• spiritualism
• flyfishing
• theology
• philosphy
• bonsai
• snowboard
• beatboxing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, Sex Pistols, Manu Chao, Amadou & Mariam, Francesco De André, Guccini, Vivaldi, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Lirical Music, Opera, Bruce Springsteen, Techno.

Movies: Memento, In Trance, Requiem for a Dream, Home alone, Jackie Brown, Pulp Fiction, Little Miss Sunshine, Intouchables, 900, Once upon a time in America.

Books: Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig, Thus spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche , Epictetus' Enchiridion, Yogasutras by Patanjali, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, The book of Power by Simone Weil, The second sex by Simone de Beauvoir, Intercultural Philosophy by Ram Adhar Mall, The Stranger by Albert Camus, Derrida Of Grammatology, Kierkegaard Either/Or, An Introduction to Zen Buddhism by D.T. Suzuki, Damien Trilogy by Gerard Janichón, Cape Horn.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was volunteering in the Greek refugee camps, I built a swimming pool with bed nets and UNHCR tent linings for the kids of the camp. It took a few hours to build but was worth it when I saw the smiles on the kids' faces.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Italian, English, Sailing and Bonsai art. I am interested in learning Arabic and French. I love discussing any topic. From Politics to science to philosophy to religion. I hope I get to learn lots from any host, which I most definitely will do even if no actual teaching takes place.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can give lessons on Bonsai art with any plant. Even plants which are not bonsais yet. I can give sailing lessons as I was an instructor and raced at national level. I can give lessons in Italian and English but have never done this. I can most definitely share a compassion and love of life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bosnia and Herzegovina, British Indian Ocean Territory, Cambodia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Madagascar, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Wales