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Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany
@MARCOCONTI83
Member since 2008
Born in a tiny town near Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. Don't trust the rumors, the Leaning Tower was already leaning. I manage to be both contemplative and sociable, I like to think I'm creative, I'm certified easy going, and I'm definitely very curious about everything. People says it's hard to make me upset, but don't take that as a challenge, OK? I like to chat with people from various countries and learn the most random facts, I'm on a mission to find the best brunch place this side of the solar system, and I love creative or totally random. Bring it on, hog riding! (Disclaimer: no hog was harmed in the making of this paragraph). And yes, I'm geeky (board games, video games, movies, etc.). I also like cooking and craft beers. I loved all countries and cities where I lived. Born and raised in Pisa (Italy), I studied in Ireland where I moved with my motorbike all the way from Italy. It was an awesome trip and I would like to thank all the CSers that hosted me on my way to Ireland. I then sold my beloved motorbike for a plane ticket to Canada. I stayed there for two+ years, in the unique, crazy and vibrant Montreal. Later I discovered that life had even more adventures in store for me, so I said farewell to maple syrup and hello to currywurst and moved to Berlin, Germany. There I couldn't help but settle down for a little bit to start a family and became a proud father. Who knows what's next!
Interested in Art
Fluent in English
Learning German
Pioneer Badge
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I hosted, I've been hosted, I've organized meetings. I've shared the spirit and brought new people to this amazing community! COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I've been hosted in: - Paris, France (by Maia) - Nottingham, UK (by Uba) - Birmingham, UK (by Sarah) - Istres, Marseille, France (by Teo) - Fa, Perpignan, France (by Lowry family) - Pau, France (by Antoine) - Poitiers, France (by Sandra) - Ballymakeera, Co. Cork, Ireland (by Mike) - Galway, Ireland (by Zool and Blue) - Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, Ireland (by Sarah) - Dublin, Ireland (by Rory) - Belfast, Northern Ireland (by Nikolette and Istvan) - Orleans, France (by Aurora and Fabrice) - Vienna, Austria (by Michael and Danjiel) - Portland, Maine, USA (by Lauren and Joe) - Sherbrooke, QC, Canada (by Judith) - Vancouver, BC, Canada (by Melissa and by Sam) I hosted at my place in PISA, ITALY Marcin (from Poland) Julia (from Germany) Antonia and Adriana (from Slovakia) Sarah (from USA) I hosted at my place in DUBLIN, IRELAND - Djina (from Bosnia/Germany) - Sandra (from France) I hosted at my place in MONTREAL, CANADA - Ingrid and Emma (from Canada) - Paula (from Holland) - Danny (from Israel) - Silvia (from Germany) - Andy (from Ireland) - Andy (from Germany) - Jane (from Canada/Czech Republic) I hosted in BERLIN, GERMANY: - Chris (from USA/Italy/France/Canada... whatever, I give up!) - Vale and Iain (from Italy/Ireland) - Kat and Nicole (from Canada) - Erin (from US) - David (from UK)
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Everything, from 70's heavy metal to electro swing to Quebecoise neo-trad. Really. I used to have here a list of my favourites movies/books/bands but it was getting HUGE! so I decided to cut it out. I'll be happy to tell you my favourites when we meet.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate... oh no wait, that wasn't me. I started my life abroad by packing all my belongings on a motorbike and moving to Ireland on a 4500 Km one-way-only solo motorbike trip. Three countries later, I started a family in Germany. Who knows what's next!
Teach, Learn, Share
I worked in the software industry since 2006. Pitch me your startup idea! I really like Italy so I will be happy to tell you about Italian language and culture. And finally I can teach some basics of Italian kitchen! Lasagne anyone? :)
My Interests
Travels, Movies, Books and literature, Motorbikes, Hiking, Fine arts, Board- and video games, cooking and DIY
