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Overview

  • 19 references 6 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Greek (modern), Italian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • I work mostly as a translator now, and I love the magic o...
  • BA in Classics, MA in Medieval studies
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

be positive. smile at life so that life smiles back. enjoy being around

ABOUT ME

I try to understand the world around me, the people, everything, though I find it hard at times. I consider staying too long in urban environment dangerous and harmful to both body and soul and try to go up a mountain or get to a distant shore every now and then. I believe there's a style of music for every single emotion of a man and try to find the right styles for myself. Among others these include ska, reggae, world music, (punk)hardcore, and so on. Every now and then when I get tired from what surrounds me, I seek asylum in the peace of the cinema hall - old and cosy if possible. Like films a lot, books too, as inadequate such a generalisation may sound...

PHILOSOPHY

I think it's better to regret doing something than regretting not doing it, since fortune favours the brave, not to mention that in order to live a creative life we need to loose our fear of being wrong. So much sententialism on me part.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

So far I have just been hosting people, and offering them my own point of view on Bulgaria. And trying to make things easier and more interesting with an advice or two. Have I succeeded? Well, I leave the answer to them.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I love the CouchSurfing concept as it is a brilliant way for open minded people to meet, and to get to know each other's cultures better. ;)

Interests

Books and films; music and fun; rum and mint; nature conservation, biking, swimming.

  • fish
  • books
  • environment
  • cooking
  • movies
  • music
  • world music
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

ah, once again... films: the shawshank redemption, the children of heaven, gegen die wand (just a few few to give you an idea), music: old school ska, hmmm, tough... well, more and more music every day. Books: in various moments I like various books. I don't like making lists, for I will always omit something which ought to be included... But Danielle Steel is NOT my favourite author.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm always amazed by the little wonders of nature... the power of a tiny sprout to go through rock, the bright colours of fish, the finesse of a spider's web...

Teach, Learn, Share

I like sharing my experience and hearing about that of others. Both on a personal and on a professional level. I am interested in human relations (literally, not academically) and I enjoy contemplating on that. I wish to learn how to cook, how to do massage...

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, United Kingdom

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