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Overview

  • 27 references 21 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Hebrew (modern); learning French
  • 50, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • programmer right now (software engineering)
  • BA in Computer Science & Math, MA in Education
  • From North Israel, Akko
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero - "Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future"

ABOUT ME

Usually Smiling :-) always look for the positive sides of life. Meeting new friends all around the world is a great pleasure for me and opportunity to chance upon new Ideas, thoughts and cultures.
A little bit about myself - for the last 6 years, I'm working as a programmer.Part of my free time is dedicated to volunteering activities. Although the fact that nowadays I'm in a little break (saving time for studyng), my last volunteering activity was in organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Israel (Visit Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Israel ).
In the summer time evenings, probably you will find me playing paddle ball in the beach :-) In other time, you can find me spending time with friends at home, for a dinner, drinks, good movies and talks; just sitting in a bar or coffee shop, or relaxing at home with good books and music.
For the good feeling of "Stay Young Forever" :-), I am trying to do some sports activities, so few times a week I am in the Gym, Swimming or running.
I like to discover new places and landscapes in Israel, so I am ready for hiking/camping at each free moments I have (almost every weekend :-))

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm involved in local groups, posting any suggesting and tips for travelers in Israel, and sometimes I'm asking for advices from other CS. Besides, I will be glad to host you in my home, and to find time (at weekend or other than work days)to show you around - places and sites in Israel, and any help, if necessary to make your trip in Israel more comfort and a good experience.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My experience in mostly in hosting people who travels in Israel.
The first and the only time for the moment, I used CS as a surfer, was in a short trip in north Italy with a friend (also a CS member).
Actually, I find it really hard mission to find places to stay in Italy :-)
Maybe it was a bad "timing" (July is summer holidays and exams period for students), maybe because we were two guys travelling around together and the "Italian Machismo" can't deal with it :-)..who knows ??
With those who hosted us, we have a great experience.
I hope that in my next time, it will be easier :-)

Interests

Hiking,gym,swimming,reading,cycling,movies,cinema,bars, bear & wine....and spending time with friends - drinking good coffee/beer and free talks...

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - Heaven & Earth, Sleepers, American History X, The lives of Others, Pulp Fiction, Various movies of Pedro Almodóvar,and more...
Music - depeche mode, Within temptation, Bob Dylen, Doors, Rolling stones, Nirvana,Aretha Franklin, UB-40, Tracy Chapman, Israeli music, pet shop boys, Jazz Blues and more...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Still thinking about it :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Nepal, Romania, Russian Federation, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel

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