I am Vincenzo Rizza, a nomad and backpacker from Italy.

After years of waiting for summer vacations to travel, I decided to dedicate my life to full-time travel. My backpack has become my home as I explore the world. I am passionate about slow travel, photography, and encounters with diverse cultures.

Currently, on a year-long journey through South America, my adventure has taken me from Colombia to Ecuador, Peru, and now Bolivia. My goal is to reach Patagonia without taking a single flight.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here on Couchsurfing not just to find a place to crash or save on hostel nights, but to connect with like-minded souls during my travels. I use this platform when I'm eager to dive deeper into the culture of the places I visit. It's about the genuine desire to understand and appreciate the world around me, one meaningful encounter at a time.

Interests

Hey, let's keep some things unpredictable!

Whether it's over a cup of coffee or a stroll through the local market, there's nothing like a face-to-face chat to discover more about each other. Let's figure out more about our interests in person!

• arts
• design
• tattoos
• music festivals
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• solo travel
• activism
• indie music
• vagabonding

Music, Movies, and Books

🎼 Music
- Indie-rock
- Folk ballads
- Electro music

📖 Books
I dabble in a mix of essays, travelogues about my current adventures, and a sprinkle of novels. Roland Barthes' 'La chambre claire' is a standout essay for me. I've found joy in the storytelling of authors like Jean-Claude Izzo, Gabriel García Márquez, Juan Gabriel Vásquez, and Eshkol Nevo.

🎬 Movies
My Letterboxd says: Pulp Fiction, Toy Story, The Royal Tenenbaumbs, Fight Club.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Even though a year in South America and becoming a nomad might seem like big accomplishments, the most amazing thing for me was a small journey in Sicily. I walked from one coast to another, and it changed my life. Sometimes, it's the little adventures that make the biggest difference.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning about the cultures I visit—traditions, local foods, and customs. I might not have a special skill to teach, but I'd be happy to show you how to make delicious Italian pasta.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I see Couchsurfing as more than just a way to save on hostel costs—it's about the joy of cultural exchange. What I can bring to our encounter is the experience of meeting and making friends from different corners of the globe.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Croatia, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Italy, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sudan

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Italy, Portugal