Hi! My name is Manuel, though everybody calls me Manu. I'm a student of biotechnology in Seville (Spain), currently in second year. I'm a travel lover, getting to know other cultures fascinates me, I'd say I have the wanderlust gene :D
I consider myself an outgoing, open-minded person. And very optimistic! You know, that kind of odious person that is smiling at 7 am on Monday... that's me x) But overall, I love learning and living anecdotes as if they were mine

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My main goal here is to meet foreign friends that are willing to do an international exchange. I'd love to visit Europe or Asia (if I can afford the flight) during summer holiday, and I can be your host in Seville in exchange ^.^

Interests

I'm really into fitness, everything related to crossfit, running, gymming... is my passion, I can't live without sport. On the other hand, I love reading and videogames (specially Nintendo ones). I used to do karate, but I'm still passionate about it. I'm very keen on skate and snowboard too.

• culture
• fitness
• running
• crossfit
• reading
• traveling
• snowboarding
• sports
• engineering
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Well, this is a pretty tough section to fill. Music? Let's see... my favourite bands are 30 Seconds to Mars, Simple Plan, All Time Low, Boyce Avenue, Mayday Parade, Green Day, Sum 41... Aaagh! There are so many of them >.< But, in summary, I'd say I like alternative rock and punk-rock-pop... whatever it is called.

Regarding movies, I have some of them:
- Memento
- Shutter Island
- The Departed
- Mr. Nobody
- Spirited Away
- Gattaca
- The Pianist
- Schindler's List
- Inception
- Princess Mononoke
- The Lord of The Rings
- Harry Potter
- 12 Years a Slave
- The Theory of Everything
Oh my I just can't make a list!

Books... Oh hell, do you want me to go crazy? x) Let's see...
- La catedral del mar (Cathedral of the Sea)
- La mano de fátima (Fátima's Hand)
- La reina descalza (The Barefoot Queen)
- Memorias de Idhún (Idhun Memories)
- El juego del ángel (Angel's Game)
- La sombra del viento (The Shadow of the Wind)
- Marina
- Luces de septiembre (September Lights)
- El príncipe de la niebla (The Prince of Mist)
- El palacio de medianoche (The Palace of Midnight)
- La ciudad de las bestias (City of Beasts)
- Sesame Street: learning numbers with Elmo (nah, just kidding xD)
- Ink Heart
- All Harry Potter series
- The Hobbit

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Mmmm... Okay, here I go. One of the best experiences I've ever had was going to the World Karate Championship in 2011, that took place in Caorle, Italy (very close to Venice). Sharing with my mates all those emotions, those sleepless nights we spent laughing, the atmosphere in the pavilion... breathtaking

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my knowledge in biotechnology (genetic engineering and all that stuff), as well as other aspects related to science. And I can teach you karate if you want! ^.^ Who knows, maybe it's in your genes and you still don't know it!
I'm willling to learn whatever :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share all my experiences and anecdotes, as well as lots of aspects about Spanish culture! (You know, typical dishes, customs, our daily life... ^.^) And I love making people happy, spreading my love for life! It's hard to add something else after all I wrote up there x) Soooo see you soon, and always smile!
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Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, France, Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain