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Overview

  • 23 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French; learning Nepali
  • 89, Male
  • Member since 2010
  • No occupation listed
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  • From France
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About Me

I am currently living in Kathmandu Valley, training as an artist by learning the ancient Himalayan Newar Arts (Painting).

I discovered Nepal and the Himalayas while on a two-year overland trip from my home (France) to South-East Asia (Indonesia). I felt a strong connexion with the arts and spirituality of the region and decided to come live here after I had completed my journey.

As a kid, I had always dreamed of travelling and discovering the world, so one day i decided to quit the futile rat-race life and put emphasis on more meaningful life projects. Below is a quick overview of the different trips I have undertaken in the last couple of years :
- Six-month journey in 2010/2011 overland around Australia
- Six-month journey in 2011/2012 overland around New Zealand
- Two-year journey (2014 - 2016) overland/overseas from Europe to Asia

Through these travels, by focusing on the beauty of nature and people, life gradually turned out more fulfilling, spiritual and creative.

Life is a journey and it only takes courage to make it yours !

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To explore the diversity of our world, whether by surfing couches, hosting people, or just meeting other human beings.

Interests

Arts. I am deeply inspired by our natural world. Beauty is everywhere in nature and I believe art is the tool we have, as humans, to bring beauty on this planet.

Music, photography, sports.

  • arts
  • culture
  • photography
  • music
  • sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Neil Young, Gregory Alan Isakov, Asaf Avidan, Eddie Vedder, Angus & Julia Stone, Joe Purdy ...
Movies: Into the wild, Searching for Sugar Man.
Books: The Alchemist (Paolo Coelho).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Quit a secure life to follow my dreams.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Can share travelling stories, help explore Nepal and give travel advices, share knowledge about traditional Tibetan and Newari arts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Estonia, Finland, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor)

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, Nepal, New Zealand

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