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Overview

  • 15 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish
  • 35, Male
  • Member since 2014
  • Graphic Designer / Cook
  • Universidad de Buenos Aires
  • From Mercedes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
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About Me

I'm restless, curious... I've always enjoyed learning about people's stories. I do believe that whoever I meet plays a role in my life. I'm usually in a good mood. I trust in the strengh of a sincere smile.

I'm active, I'm really into physical activity. Everyday I find time to go running, ride my bike, do yoga or play soccer. A healthy life is my target that's why I try to have a balanced diet, though I should say I'm always open to try new dishes... and.. why not? Learn to cook them! :)

I'm an adventurous boy. I love the trhill I get doing bungee-jumping, hang-gliding, wakeboarding, zip-wiring. I should admit these activities scare me at the beginning but then the feeling of freedom is amazing.

I have lots of friends, and that must be because I'm a very good listener. I give all my attention to a friend when he has a problem... that helps me to give them useful pieces of advice. But we all know that, sometimes, listening is enough.

I have a degree in Graphic Design from the U.B.A. (Universidad de Buenos Aires). I've always worked and studied. All my jobs have been connected with what I do: packaging, branding, tv commercials, corporative identity design, advertising and animation. The reason for working from an early age was to learn the ropes of the bussiness and to have money to afford my trips.
Meditation is how I find harmony. I've tried different ways and I hope to learn more in this journey.

MY LITTLE LADY:

Sol, my ten-year-old niece is the princess of my heart. Time flies when I'm with her. I love being part of her crazy stories, share her fantasy world. She teaches me how easy life can be if you trust, follow your heart and live the moment without befores or afters.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm certain that to know the culture of a place living with a family is a much richer experience than staying in hostels. The culture exchange going on in this way benefits all the people involved.

Interests

Traveling. Meeting people. Getting soaked in different cultures. Broadening my mind. Experiencing different lifestyles.

  • culture
  • design
  • graphic design
  • cooking
  • wine
  • yoga
  • dieting
  • running
  • meditation
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • cycling
  • backpacking
  • camping
  • snowboarding
  • wakeboarding
  • sports
  • soccer
  • track and field
  • animation
  • sustainability
  • permaculture
  • cook
  • scubba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is a vital part of my everyday life. Whatever I do, music is my company. I enjoy every type of music, but of course, it depends on my mood. Among my favourites are Rock, Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Reggae.

As a reader psychology and metaphysics can do well but short stories are a very good option since I love reading while travelling by bus, train or whatever I have a long time waiting.

When it comes to whatching films if I'm at home i prefer watching series. I'd seen the whole season of Breaking Bad, Dexter, Stranger Things, Black Mirror, Narcos, Lie to me, How I met your Mother, Homeland and many others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

As a child I used to travel a lot with my family. We went camping all over Argentina and we usually stayed in places off the beaten track. Being in contact with nature and meeting people in unusual places paved the way to become a backpacker as a university student. I've travelled along the north-west of Argentina, Chile, Colombia.. but the trip that was a turning point in my life was when I went biking with two friends along the south of Argentina. I learned that the combination of friends, bikes, some good wine and a bonefire in an astonishing landscape is priceless.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As I am open to have differents experiencies I'm ready to take part in anything house chourse, working on the field, practising sports, attending different ceremonies or giving a hand when it's need it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, England, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Spain

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