My name is Marco, and I am a traveler and passionate reader. I hold a PhD in Italian Literature, and I consider myself a creative, funny, easygoing, very sensitive, and welcoming person. I enjoy engaging in conversations, sipping on beer, and occasionally indulging in singing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to connect with local people in the places I visit, immerse myself in their culture, and receive valuable advice to fully experience the cities and countries. Being a curious individual, I am always eager to explore and learn from the unique perspectives and stories of the people I encounter during my travels.

Interests

• literature
• music
• nature
• pubs
• landscapes

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

Joni Mitchell
Johnny Cash
Mina
Jeff Buckley
Leonard Cohen
Beatles
Laura Marling
Florence and the Machines
Janis Joplin
Bjork
Francesco Guccini
Modena City Remblers

Movies:

Annie Hall
The Lord of the Rings
Goonies
Hocus Pocus
Billy Elliot
Kill Bill
Her
Arrival
Inglorious Bastard
Nomadland
The wizard of Oz
The Jaws
Annihilation

Books:

Flannery O'Connor (anything)
Moby Dick, Melville
Madame Bovary, Flaubert
Anna Maria Ortese (anything)
Sessanta racconti, Buzzati
Heart of Darkness, Conrad
Trilobites and other stories, Pancake
Underworld, DeLillo
The Road, McCarthy
The brothers Karamazov, Dostoevskij

Teach, Learn, Share

Italian and Italian recipes, songs and places

What I Can Share with Hosts

Funny Stories: I love sharing amusing anecdotes from my travels or life experiences.

Love for Food and Cooking: As a skilled chef, I might prepare meals for my hosts, or I can share recipes, cooking tips, or offer to cook together.

Local Specialties: I enjoy bringing or sharing local treats or specialties from my home country to introduce my hosts to different flavors and cultural elements.

Travel Recommendations in Italy: I'm excited to share my favorite travel destinations, hidden gems, or must-visit spots in Italy, so my hosts can discover new places and enhance their own travel experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Jordan, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England, Ireland, Italy