Hey you all! This is Martin from Barcelona,

I live in a flat with my sister Teresa, we call it "La Plataforma". If you wanna check my sister's profile, please: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/teresa-mm-1

Generally, we have little time, but we will be happy to share time with you if possible. For now, we only host maximum one person.

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I am software developer, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teacher and writer. I consider myself an active person. I enjoy being productive, doing things, and adhering to a habits. At the same time, I am open to contemplative walks and deep conversations.

I like visiting bookstores and libraries, bustling markets, and immersing myself in crowded places, like a flaneur. There's a fondness for discovering new spots, wandering, and taking long hikes. I am drawn to monasteries, mountains, abandoned places, and less-traveled paths.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

After doing couchsurfing (and using other platforms) over the years I really appreciate the hospitality of all the people who welcomed me and gave me love. Couchsurfing is like to travel without traveling.

Interests

I love reading, traveling and writing, and my interests are wide: history, philosophy, international politics, literature, martial arts, spirituality, personal development, psychedelia, etc.

Music, Movies, and Books

- Music: Lately, I've been into progressive rock and electronic music, including deep house, techno, psytrance, and more.
- Films and Series: Favorites include "They Live," "The Matrix," "Inception," "City of God," "The Wire," and - "Breaking Bad", among others.
- Books: While I don’t have a favorite, I often recommend "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse and "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- I moved to Scotland to hustle with 1,000 euros in my pocket (no friends, no job, and poor English).
- I wrote a book about a four-month journey I took through Eastern Europe and Turkey, exploring off-the-beaten-path locations like Kaliningrad, Belarus, Transnistria, Gagauzia, Eastern Ukraine, Kurdistan, and Northern Cyprus.
- I've visited Mount Athos and have written a book about it, which is yet to be published.
- I've transitioned my career to software development.

Teach, Learn, Share

Jiu Jitsu, self defense.
Yoga.
Stroll around Barcelona.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United Kingdom