My name is Raul Galan and I am from a German medieval town of Transylvania (Romania), called Bistrita. Currently I study Social Research and Public Policy and Arabic Language at New York University Abu Dhabi, in what is one of the most international universities of the world.

I want to believe that I am a nice and outgoing person, despite the fact that I am a bit of a nerd sometimes. I love meeting new people and interacting with new cultures. This is why, travelling is for me my biggest passion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love travelling and meeting new, real people, who can help me to discover the real culture and way of living of the places I visit. Also, I would have the pleasure to present you Romania and the real Romanian way of living.

Interests

Interested in everything related to people and societies - a big lover of history, sociology, anthropology, etc. I also love learning foreign languages, art, music, films. I play guitar and do theatre in my free time and want to spend my money travelling and getting to know as much as I can from this world.

• arts
• culture
• books
• drinking
• movies
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• camping
• anthropology
• archeology
• history
• languages
• public policy
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

Really into jazz, blues, rock and also classical music, but open towards any kind of artistic experience.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote a history book, worked in an embassy and then in an archeology camp (when I lived in a tent for a month).
I swam with sharks in the Philippines.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love foreign languages, so I would love to practice with you some French, Spanish or Arabic. I can also say that I am a pretty good conversation partner, interested in a lot of subjects. I can also teach you how to play guitar.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Definately great stories from all over the world! Also, Romanian and Arab souvenirs, foods and drinks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Jordan, Luxembourg, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Palestine, Philippines, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Romania, United Arab Emirates