Hi! My name is Mikel. I live in Vitoria - Gasteiz, the place where I was born in 1994. I just finished my degree in Renewable Energy Engineering in the University of the Basque Country. I started working a an engineer for a big company this year and I also give school reinforcement lessons to teenagers so that I can earn a living.

I consider myself a simple person, but I think I can be a good support to my environment. I don't really know who I am, who I want to be and what I am in this world for, but i think traveling can help me to find it out. That's why I love traveling and I love it much more when I do it with CS!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I got started in CS in order to get free accomodation (Let´s be honest!), but after having stayed in six different houses during last two summers, I realized it was much more than that.

Every host that I had the pleasure of meeting was awesome and living together has been really easy. Their company was really helpful, especially since I was travelling alone. Sharing time with such different people has been truly rewarding.

Interests

My whole life moves around music. I´ve been playing the guitar and the bass guitar in many bands in Vitoria and I also try to play other instruments. Currently I play drums in a marching band. It's a pity that I've been quite busy this year and I've not been able to spend much time playing.

Of course, I never miss a music show in my town. I always ask myself: Is there any better plan than going to a gig with my friends and some beers?

On the other hand, few months ago a friend of mine told me: "I want to get rid of my old long board, do you want it?". So I've become a long boarder! Though I'm still a beginner, I really enjoy it and I think it is the best way to relax after a hard working day.

• beer
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• drums
• longboarding
• bass guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to many music styles, but, if I have to, I´d choose Audioslave, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Crowes, System of a Down, Berri Txarrak, Los Coronas, The Soulbreaker Company, Airbourne, Rival Sons, etc.

Teach, Learn, Share

I encourage you to try to talk Basque!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Though I don´t really have much free time, I´d be a pleasure for me to show you every corner of Vitoria. It is an small and peaceful city, but if you now where to look for, you´ll find many interesting things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Morocco, Spain