My name is Romanos and I come from a town called Volos situated on the eastern coast of central Greece but I am currently based in London, England.

I studied international Hospitality management but I specialise on wine and the art of Sommelier. But I recently took the CELTA course for teaching English and I am looking forward to start on this career.

I like learning new languages, meeting new people, discover new places, but also new books and authors or new music artists. I take a lot of interest in art as well. I tend to like more French impressionists such as Monet, Cezanne, Millet but also other famous artists like Modigliani, Van Gogh, August Rodin, and Camille Claudel.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing cause I want to meet people during my travels and share my experience and learn from them their culture and history of their city/country but also to share my knowledge and experience with those who are visiting the city I live in.

Interests

• books
• literature
• wine tasting
• movies
• wakeboarding
• geography
• history
• philosophy
• sightseeing
• wine tourism
• beaches
• travelling
• cinema
• cultures
• theatre
• indie music
• chill out music
• long walks
• sunsets
• latin dances

Music, Movies, and Books

I like all sorts of music besides rap, heavy metal and r&b, nothing against them I just don’t seem to understand them. I mostly enjoy indie, chill out, acoustic, and classic rock but also will enjoy seeing an opera or a classic orchestra. Generally I listen a lot to Beirut, Bonobo, Alt-J, Mogwai etc.

I like movies a lot. I try to go to cinema quite often especially when there is something interesting on. I am not so much a blockbuster movie fan. A few of my favourite movies are: Perfect Sense, Les Intouchables, A touch of Spice, Imitation Game, 3 Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri, The shape of water, Pan’s Labyrinth etc.

I tend to read a lot. I like to relate literature with culture. I have read books from authors of various countries such as Russia, Japan, France, Chile, USA, Spain, Italy, England Etc. I prefer fiction or history related. Poetry is nice but occasionally hard to grasp. Some of my favourite authors are:Kurt Vonnegut, Roberto Bolaño, Albert Camus, Jean-Michel Guenassia, Alki Zei, Haruki Murakaki, Agatha Christie,Jonathan Coe, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle etc.

Teach, Learn, Share

If I have to literally teach something that would be English and Wine tasting techniques, wine history and geography.

Generally though I like to share my knowledge. Whether it is about books, travelling, cultures, history even everyday activities.

I like to learn whatever I can. History and cultures of the places I am visiting, a new food recipe, discover a new wine, or even try a new sport.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I don’t know what to say other than, a good time together, nice long discussions about everything that comes to mind, long walks around the city, a dinner in the city or cooking together, my experience and knowledge on particular fields of interest.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Greece, United Kingdom