**Unable to host as I am currently travelling throughout Europe/ USA**
My name is Santino and I’m 22 years old, from New Zealand!
Last year I was studying at Victoria University of Wellington, doing my Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and my Bachelor of Science in Physics. I love Japan so much! Such a beautiful place, the language, the culture, the food oh my God, the food! Ever since spending a year in Japan for a year exchange at Waseda University, I’ve had the travel-bug and have been itching to get back out so see the World. I left New Zealand in April and spent 3 months travelling in Europe before heading to America for 2 months! Now I and back in Europe to continue my travels for as long I can hold off going back home, because I'm having an amazing time and I don't want to go home yet! It's been the greatest time and can't wait for what else this trip has to offer!
I like to think I’m nice and easy to talk to; I can be funny sometimes and have I also an extensive library of puns, which helps too! I’m very chill and easy-going but also I also love going out for adventures or just experiencing new things or new places. I can speak English, semi-fluent Japanese and currently learning Italian after spending some time in Italy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I heard about this site from a friend who travelled through Europe and said it was a good way to meet great people and experience each place authentically! Spending time with people in this way creates a way more of a memorable experience that I will be able to treasure forever. It also helps with the tight budget I’m running on as well; being a student has been rough on the wallet.

Interests

• coffee
• drinking
• video games
• music
• rugby
• swimming
• physics
• science
• travel
• food
• football
• japanese

Music, Movies, and Books

Really basic, but I’ve always loved the Harry Potter series, I’ve lost count of how many times I have read the entire series and The Goblet of Fire is probably one of my favourite movies of all time! My go to is definitely Brooklyn Nine-Nine, never fails to make me laugh. However after just finishing the American version of The Office for the first time, I think that's quite a contender! In terms of music, I listen to everything with an open-mind and if I can feel it, then that’s something I can get into!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Buying a one-way ticket out of New Zealand! At first it was really daunting, making such a big move from a small country, where it felt really comfortable and safe. But I have no regrets about this decision; it’s been incredible so far and I can’t wait to continue with this amazing journey!

What I Can Share with Hosts

If you’ve had any questions you’ve been dying to ask someone from New Zealand, I’d be more than happy to answer them! I can tell you a little bit about the history, the culture and also good spots to go for a holiday while in New Zealand. This also goes for Japan, there’s so much about Japan that I’d love to share. Also I can teach English or Japanese if the Host has an interest in learning some basics too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Cook Islands, Fiji, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Japan, New Zealand