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Overview
About Me
Hi there! I am a French guy living just next to Versailles. I'm definitely not the best guide for Paris. But if you'd like to see something a bit different from the very urban area of Paris, I'd be happy to show you around Versailles and the more relaxed and green lifepace of the suburbs.
Though I also regularly go to Paris to go out, so we can definitely meet up there! I can't promise I'll know the best secret spots of the city, but I believe that a good company can somewhat make up for an average spot ahahah
I have several experiences of living abroad, which gave me a real love for meeting people of different cultures, and stepping out of my comfort zone. To be honest, I am addicted to the thrill of intercultural exchange, and discovering both the country and the individual!
I gave a try to couchsurfing 2 years ago for a solo trip in Turkiye, and I met some really great people. And from having met a few other couchsurfers since then, I really feel like the most atypical individuals and the most interesting stories are from couchsurfers! And I want to keep experiencing this!
Also, I am a pretty chill, open-minded and respectful person, so I should have no problem getting along with most people 😁
And one of my weird hobbies is about learning traditional foreign songs, especially in languages I don't speak, bonus points if it's in some weird niche dialect ahahah! And there are only few things I enjoy more than seeing the face of a foreigner illuminate with stars in their eyes, as I start singing a traditional song from their country out of nowhere! I believe that traditional music has a way to transmit culture and history in a way that other genres cannot, and I like the idea of taking part in this process :)
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
My main issue is dealing with the loneliness that comes with traveling alone, so hopefully I can find some good company along with great tips on things to do around, when I'm travelling 😁
And when I'm in Paris, I'll all for meeting all kinds of foreigners from all kinds of countries, and hearing their stories and experiences :)
Interests
- singing
- drawing
- history and culture
What I Can Share with Hosts
I'm open to host people, but I need to warn that my current flat is not the biggest, and I don't even have a couch to offer, only an inflattable mattress. I'm hoping to change this once I move to a bigger flat, but for now, this is unfortunately all I can offer.
But if this is fine for people, I'd be very happy to host someone for a few days, very very close to Versailles!
Countries I’ve Visited
Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Spain
Countries I’ve Lived In
Bulgaria, France, Romania