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Overview

  • 22 references 18 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Italian; learning French
  • 46, Male
  • Member since 2005
  • subeditor of an environmental magazine
  • Italian State school, language specialized high school (l...
  • From Montevarchi, Tuscany, Italy
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Keep it simple

ABOUT ME

I have strong roots in my native land, Tuscany, combined with a romantic spirit which leads me to face long journeys which are more introspective than physical.

PHILOSOPHY

A simple life of shared pleasures and conviviality.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I try to give a roof and a warm welcome whenever I am able to do so.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I started with Servas, which was the first voluntary organisation to promote this type of hosting in the fifties. Then I discovered Hospitality Club and Couch Surfing, although now I rarely get hosts from the former. The most important thing however is to bring people together for the same purpose!

Interests

Walking, reading, home-editing, cinema, theatre. Good food, good wine, good company!

  • concerts
  • dining
  • wine
  • walking
  • clubbing
  • movies
  • reading
  • piano
  • equestrian
  • surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite films: Picnic at Hanging Rock, Requiem for a dream, Cyrano de Bergerac.
Book authors: J. R. R. Tolkien, William Horwood (Duncton series), Terry Pratchett (Diskworld), Douglas Adams, Michael Ende, Philip Pullman (His dark materials).
In Italy: Stefano Benni, Alessandro Baricco, Igor Sibaldi.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Played the piano during the interval of a concert in York Minster.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach horseback riding.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Norway, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United Kingdom

Old School Badges

  • 2 Vouches
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