I'm an easy going Italian-Brit who enjoys meeting new people and would like to make the most of the beautiful continent I live on.

I work as a social researcher but in my free time I love cycling, making and watching documentaries and of course travelling.

The Obligatory 'My Philosophy' Section
I'd say meeting new people and seeing new places enriches life.
Meeting interesting people can be a thrilling experience, but we also don't need to travel far to achieve it. That said, travelling seems to give me (and many other people I know) loads of energy, time and time again.

Interests

• jazz
• cycling
• hiking
• anthropology
• economics
• sociology
• mountains
• cinema
• fleetwood mac
• the sea
• current affairs
• european politics
• local government
• african politics
• van morrisson
• pushing oneself

Music, Movies, and Books

Films I'm passionate about:
2001, No and El Club (by Larrain), Apocalypse Now, Children of Men, A Clockwork Orange, Fargo, La grande bellezza, We Need to Talk About Kevin, El secreto de sus ojos, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Incendies, Silence of the Lambs, The Three Colours Trilogy, The 'Before' Trilogy, The Graduate, Fargo, Drive, to name a bunch.

Some musical artists I really like:
Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrisson, the Rolling Stones, Leonard Cohen, Florence + the Machine, Adele, Rino Gaetano, Pulp, Aretha Franklin, Simon and Garfunkel, Ravel, Madeleine Peyroux, Billy Joel, Dire Straits

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In February 2016, I travelled from Oxford to Milan in 36 hours without spending money, all to raise money for 4 great charities.

In August-September 2017 I spent a month teaching English to Syrian and Kurdish refugees in SW Turkey, a really testing but rewarding experience. Met some extraordinary and lovely people there.

In summer 2018 I worked on a farm in southern Germany (organising mostly just 1 day before) and met fascinating people.

In August 2019 I jumped out of a plane 4.57km above Devon, England, i.e. I skydived. It was incredible. There's nothing like it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great stories. Good pasta carbonara. Life tips if you'd like any.

To surfers: Just be aware that since moving to London I live in a studio with no sofa and one bed so although hosting isn't impossible it might not be the most comfortable stay you'll have in London.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom