I am a senior in the University of Piraeus. For the past six years, alongside with my studies, I have been working as a private tutor for children between the ages 7 and 16. In my free time I act as a Track Judge in Classical Sports. Since I was young, I enjoyed both watching and competing in races. Unfortunately, I wasn't very talented and I couldn't compete professionally, that's why for the past seven years I participate in national races as a judge, admiring the athletes' abilities and technique. I also like to think that I'm a passionate person. There are so many things that I'm passionate about... Music, photography, theater, nature, volunteering... But the most important one is to travel! I would like to travel all around the world...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I truly believe that we can't really know a place without knowing the locals. To get the full experience of a country, we need to connect to people and understand not only where they live but also how they do it. The culture, the habits, the religion, the food, the way of living. And who's better to do that than the locals?

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all kind of music, except heavy metal, death metal, metal...

Teach, Learn, Share

Places to eat cheap and nice food in the center of Athens:
1. Falafel: http://falafellas.gr
2. Indian, try souvlaki witch is a little bit spicy: http://www.mirch.gr
3. Mexican: http://www.taqueriamaya.com or http://www.amigos.gr/en (it's not cheap, but it's good!)
4. Souvlaki: http://www.kandavlos.gr or gyro guro oloi or http://m.savvas-restaurant.com
5. Vegetarian: http://www.avocadoathens.com

Places to visit:
1. Acropolis and Parthenon
2. Walk around Plaka district
3. Walk around Psiri district
4.Vrachákia near Acropolis( best sunset)
5. Stavros niarchos foundation cultural center (ideal for picnic)
6. Exarcheia district (for alternative travellers)
7.Marina Floisvou area (Walk and see the sunset)

Night life:
1. Technopolis - Gazi district ( many places but I suggest Gazarte or Spiti art bar)
2 . Monastiraki ( loukoumi bar, A for Athens, 360 bar-cafe, e.t.c )
3. Monastiraki- Psirri district (six dog cafe bar, Transistor bar cafe, e.t.c.)
4. Piraeus (Pisina, Blow lounge cafe, Mira, Istioploikos, Che Cocina y Barra Sudamericana e.t.c.)

Culture and festivals:
1.http://www.technopolis-athens.com/web/guest/home
2.https://www.snfcc.org/default.aspx
3. http://allaboutfestivals.gr/en/
4. http://www.elculture.gr/
5.http://www.athensculturenet.com/en
6.http://www.culturenow.gr/

Summer cinemas:
1.http://www.tainiothiki.gr/v2/lang_en/index/index/ ( Lais- Λαϊς cinema)
2. http://www.chytirio.gr/ ( Free films in the garden)

Buses:
1.http://telematics.oasa.gr/en/#main (I suggest to download an app called "OASA telematics" for the buses)
2.http://www.athenstransport.com/english (general info about the transportation in the city and to the airport )
3. Prices : normal 1.4 € (duration 90 minutes ) , students 0.60€ (duration 90 minutes), 24hour ticket is 4.5 €, 5 days ticket is 9 €, one way airport ticket is 6€ for the buses and 10€ for the metro (3€ and 5€ for E.U students )

Bicycle rental :
You can use bicycle rental -sharing. You have to buy a card from Technopolis with you I.D . The sales-office for the card works on Tuesdays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays from 10:00 until 18.00 and on Thursdays from 10:00 until 21:00. On Mondays and Saturdays it's closed. Keep in mind that from 14 until 21 of August the sales office for the bike card is closed . You can use the bicycles from 10:00 until 20:00 every day. Max use is 5 hours per day. Costs : free for 30 minutes and then it costs 1 € per hour. So if you use it for 5 hours it's 5 €.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My culture, my philosophy, the house and menial housework...

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece