In mid-June 2015 I have started my worldwide trip as per my description below. In July however, I got back home very ill and quite tired. I decided to change my research method a little, in that I wish to stay over here for a while and receive those of you who would visit this forgotten corner of the world and find out from you directly about your culture. In January 2016 I am preparing to resume my travels, hence I shall not be receiving guests until I return to my sweet home later in the year.

I'm awake, I'm aware and I'm sharing what I know with like-minded people. I call myself a citizen of this wonderful world and I don't like being categorized. The best values in a person are integrity, compassion and empathy. I believe we are all united in the spiritual dimension of life, whether we know it or not and we are here to make this world a better one, for us and our future generations.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I lived in China, I wished for more friends to come and witness the beauty of that part of the world, so I offered my couch to visitors.

This year I'm planning to set off on a memorable journey to verify that universal connection, that vital interdependence and essential oneness of humankind. I just turned 50 and I am planning for my 50ieth birthday to be celebrated in 50 little parties, with new friends I make along the way, in 50 countries, in 50 weeks and then write a book about it, showing how people in various cultures tackle the challenge of creating and maintaining a sustainable planet.

Interests

In terms of output, I wish to allow my creativity to surface - I am planning to switch my professional focus from teaching to writing in the medium future. In terms of input, I am currently studying Tibetan, hoping to live over there in the future, and probably translate Buddhist texts into English.

Other interests: reading, travelling, the Akashics and transcendental meditation.

• culture
• writing
• books
• beauty
• dining
• meditation
• partying
• reading
• traveling
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

I love classical music: Chopin, Bach, Tchaikovsky, but also Elton John, Roger Waters, Adiemus, Katie Melua, Joaquin Sabina, Jake Thakray. I learnt the Argentinian tango in Calle Florida, in Buenos Aires.
I never pass an Almodovar film, and I enjoyed Cloud Atlas, Nuestro Hogar, The Best Marigold Hotel, Spooks, Flashforward, Lucky Number Slevin & many others!
I like reading Jorge Luis Borges, Carlos Ruiz Zafon, Kazuo Ishiguro, Paulo Coelho...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Coming from a communist regime and a very strict family, I studied languages and I managed to explore the cultures across three continents during the first half of my life. I just started the second half, with increased enthusiasm!

Teach, Learn, Share

My profession is teaching and I am an avid lifetime learner - what a great combination! Officially I teach English and personally I share my life experiences, love and humbleness.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My home, my food and my spirit. My effort to bring the world a little bit more together in a safe and friendly way. My thanks as well, to all the people who come and go and try to leave the place a little bit better than they find it.

Enjoy the multitude of experiences you wouldn't otherwise have, if it wasn't for a visitor knocking on your door. Embrace diversity.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, China, England, Hungary, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, China, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Spain, United Kingdom