Hey! I'm Gideon, easy going, enthusiastic with a passion for travel, science and food. I have just completed a study abroad at McGill university in Montreal and I'm taking in the rest of Canada and the USA!

Currently living in LA. Looking to meet others :)

For me travel is more than going from one place to another. As much as you explore a country's landscapes it's just as beautiful and interesting to be immersed amongst it's people, traditions and languages. Humans are like boats; made to sail and not sit at harbour to rust!

I'm a nerd and proud so when I'm in a different place I like to combine travel with learning all I can about that new place and stories from locals and share it with others!

I'm involved in film making, and really enjoy making documentaries and short movies. I train in gymnastics and love to rollerblade- in fact I am travelling with my pair of skates at the moment- they're heavy but so worth it!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A big part of travelling is meeting the locals. It's my first time in North America and I want to get as much out of this trip as possible. I am also a student so the option of free accommodation is an attractive one ;)

When I return home, I'd like to host other travellers so I would also like to see how others do it.

Interests

I'm fascinated by the cosmos so I stargaze with and without a telescope, study astronomy and astrophysics. If you asked me what job I want most I'd say Astronaut in a heartbeat.

I studied the flamenco guitar in Spain and continue to play. I havent had a guitar with me in Canada so I am craving it!

I like learning new languages that will enable me to communicate with as many different people as possible.
Considering my background, I am currently studying Arabic and would be very happy to teach some to a host!

• flamenco
• cooking
• recipes
• running
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• violin
• cycling
• boxing
• soccer
• gymnastics
• swimming
• astronomy
• biology
• languages
• science
• comedy
• inlineskating

Music, Movies, and Books

I really love flamenco music and Latin American music in general. Salsa, bachata, samba etc.
However that's not the only thing you'll find on my iPod! I also love Reggae and soul.

I can't say one but I'll give you three:
Les intouchables, Interstellar and Get out.

I like the motorcycle diaries, great gatsby, cosmos.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have swam in a river with caimon alligators and piranhas in la pantanal in Brazil.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you what I know about music, science, cooking, cool english slang (and Mexican slang) and Jewish jokes. I would love to teach low-level arabic and share my passion of astronomy!

I want to hear about your culture and traditions, funny quips in your language like phrases, jokes or slang. Whatever you do, or are passionate/interested in, funny or shocking stories... I don't have big ears for nothing!

If you rollerskate or skateboard lets go out for a skate together!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to share my perspective of the world and what I've picked up in my 21 years, which includes exotic cooking recipes, jokes, stories, cultural exchanges and sciences! People want to be heard and I want to listen so share with me!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United Kingdom