CURRENT MISSION

Happiness, in general.
Preferably not in a neoliberalism-dependent way. I've just ruined it haven't I?

ABOUT ME

Ongoing travels doing art projects and researching on community-based art projects, art and activism (especially in indigenous communities), artist-run initiatives, alternative spaces in cities and rural contexts, before stepping into the hazy world of PhD and sailing+piracy.

I'm dyspraxic, might help you paint a sort of picture of me. Don't know how, but might help. hahaha

If you are interested to know a little bit more about me and the art that I do, you can check out my website: http://rhinebernardino.com OR NOT!
Part of a 10-member purely improvisational noise band: https://soundcloud.com/user-256725599 if you are interested in having a listen?

PHILOSOPHY

Stick to what you want to do and pursue it with all the energy you have + all of you, it will all materialise in time or dematerialise for that matter, whichever you prefer really. Also remember that everything is impermanent, we are all going to die, which may be scary but that's part of the whole fun beautiful game of life, so don't let anything get to you. Try to be compassionate when you can, but if you can't help people, at least don't hurt them, don't be a dick!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Initially just wanted to know more on how to save up and meet more people while traveling, then I discovered something beyond what I was looking for... LOVE! hahaha got you there, didn't I?

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Sometimes random and unexpected, but always interesting. I'm fascinated with every single meeting and situation CS tends to lead me.

Interests

All things great and small. Actually no, maybe some, but very specific ones. Let's talk about them.

• arts
• photography
• capoeira
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• anime
• juggling
• painting
• bouldering
• sailing
• swimming
• filmmaking
• cinema
• performance art
• video
• freediving
• diving
• climbing
• trees
• noise music

Music, Movies, and Books

I prefer having a conversation (or conversationsss + endless discussionsss) about these things.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Waking up every day, nothing can be more amazing. Also, a camel sitting down or something like this, have you seen one? It's wayyy cool. Ok okkk, the underwater world, I prefer being down there than inland to be perfectly honest.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach you how to juggle! It's really easy, believe me (and believe in yourself of course, this is very important) ahahaha
I'm a certified freediver, so I can teach some breathing techniques for freediving too! Along with this, I’m also a certified yoga teacher and a long-time meditation practitioner. We can do yoga and/or meditate together, if that’s your vibe.

I also know some weird hand tricks as well as tongue exhibitionism, which may be more scary than fascinating. Non-sexual context, just to be clear hahahaha, you'll see :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hmmm where to begin?!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Cambodia, France, Israel, Philippines, Viet Nam

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