*My compound name is Ivan Mauricio. I chose my second here to see how I feel being called that way. If you read my reviews you will see that obviously I failed to introduce myself like Mauricio in person. Old habits.*

I enjoy traveling a lot, most of my money goes into that, and when I’m not traveling I love to host people as it makes me feel a bit like traveling. I can show you around the B-side of Berlin. Currently into exploring new restaurants and pubs :p

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Coming back to CS after a years long hiatus, as I will soon start a new long trip and I believe in seeing places from a local perspective. I also enjoy showing around my favorite places.

Interests

• books
• concerts
• festivals
• beer
• politics
• music
• languages
• abandoned places
• bars
• party
• avocados

Music, Movies, and Books

I always loved The Catcher in the Rye. I absolutely love the fact that I finished it for the 10th time while I was sitting in Central Park, totally by accident. I searched then for a Carrousel there.

Techno clubs are great here. But it also needs more reggaeton. I played in a Metal band, and sing bachata songs in the shower.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Talked for a whole party to a Miss Universe in the dance floor before knowing who she was and panicking right after.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to open a beer bottle with a lot of stuff. Also basic salsa. Spanish is also on the menu. I can share my food and the air mattress that makes me sleep very comfortable in some festivals. If I found my second pair of keys I can also share them if you are cool.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Germany, Norway