Interlaken, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
@darias-holgado
Member since 2015
In general, I am very active. Also, I think we should be always happy because it's completely free :), but i am aware that the context and path of each person is totally different, so i don't judge anybody. I consider myself very very positive (but realistic). I always try to find a positive point of view of everything. In the end we are here for a short amount of time, and everything will kill you, so choose something funny. For some things i'am Spanish, for other things Dominican and for other things i have become a bit Swiss, it will depend on the context., but in general, i use to be funny above all. I would also say planned-spontaneity , because most of the things are problems of the future 😄 Now, i recently moved to my dream location 🤩 Sometimes dreams comes true I'm 99% of the time happy, except when I'm tired and also hungry (hangry), so do not make any comment in that situation because I might kill you hahaha 😝 I am an extremely easygoing guy who has a passionate love for sport (in particular, cycling and running and skiing), but actually, I'm not very enthusiastic about hiking (but i could do it with the right motivation =). That's why I decided to study sport sciences years ago. Then, I got the Ph.D with a mix of experimental psychology and bla bla bla👨🏽⚕️ I do not think I'm an ordinary guy, but it does not imply that is good or bad, just different 😚 Everything is relative depending on the eyes of the person who is looking at. I have learned from mistakes to become better. Also, I'm fond of languages, foods, and travel (the combo of them, it's the perfect plan). I am very interested in outdoor activities. I'm addictive to the Alps, and mountains in general, to ride the bike, run, ski, etc. I love cooking and of course eating new "things"!! I have very very very, open minded and liberal. I do not follow social rules to match with everyone. I’ve never (never is never, not once or so :-)) drunk alcohol or smoked :) Normally, I have to be (i want to be?) available almost 24/7 because my work (YES, research is a Job) is quite unpredictable. Fortunately, I LOVE PostDoc life :). If you let me know in advance I could manage to host you. It will be easier if we share any hobby or whether you speak a foreign language such as German, French or Italian, and Sarcasm because I'm really interested in keeping on learning (but language is not a requirement). If you speak any of them, you "must" write me the request in your mother tongue! With a funny message (in any language), better 😃 My timetables are quite similar every day because for me every day it's important and i "work" remotely. I wake up "early" (it is relative for everyone...) to take advantage of the day. I really love to wake up early 🙃 I usually reply all messages! At least... :) BUT If you think that we do not have anything, anything, anything in common, do not waste your time, and do not waste my time . With a nice message is much better, as i've received more than 500 requests ? (80%F-20%M), and i would like to host as much a possible, but sometimes it is just a matter of timing, and timing in life is a bitch ;) Last, but not least, do not send me requests for like 2 months in advance, because i don’t even know what i am going to have for dinner tonight 😅 Finally, i am not fan of “quickies “, i mean, in terms of one night requests in a rush for a place to stay. Also, if the dates are blocked, do not send me a message because they are normally blocked for a reason 😆
Interested in Action
Interested in Adventure Sports
Fluent in German
Fluent in English
The place I traveled to that changed me the most was...
Rep. Dom 🇩🇴
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Because I might be a great opportunity to meet locals and get a hint how the real daily life is. I got tired of the classic tourism: visiting churches, cathedrals in which i never pray, buildings, etc. From me, because it allows me to discover places in that otherwise, i would never go. Also, sometimes i'am introvert, and it is helpful to open to others (but i do not want to be extrovert), i am quite happy the way i am, and I accept my self. Also, normally I don’t ask for accommodation because most of my travel are just going some place to destroy myself running or riding, so i just prefer to stay relaxed after that 😅😆
Music, Movies, and Books
I LOVE SIA and I like EDM, House, Zara Larsson, Dua Lipa, Lorde, etc. and also peaceful music, thus I am always open to new styles. We don't have to label in one style. I watch all kind of films and I could read any Philosophy's book like Sophia's World (I have read more than 3 times..) Black Mirror, Dark, The Boys, Fall Out, V for Vendetta, Red Sparrow, Gran Torino, Inception, The Grand Gatsby, La vita è bella, The Schindler list, Catch me if you can, Jerry Maguire, Get out, Inglorious Bastard (maybe for the Apfelstrudel scene), Marvels films, Fast & Furious counts??
One Amazing Thing I've Done
To survive every day in this world! That's amazing!! Learning from mistakes 😄 Being one and a half year with my wristband broken and I didn't know it :-) I have been riding, running in the Suisse, French, Italian, Austrian Alps...California, Colorado, Utah, Grand Canyon, La réunion, and so many other places. I do not know if it's amazing or not but it's sooo beautiful :) Berlin's Marathon 💘
Teach, Learn, Share
Some food: Thai red, yellow, green, massaman, panang curry, tom yum, tom kha kai, risotto, home-made pizza, Indian curries, tacos, fajitas, hummus, salads, mango curry sauce, locrio, moro, etc etc... Yes!! I love food If you love some sport, we will probably go for a ride, run, swimming, ski, judo. Gardening, plants and flowers 🌺 House is becoming a beautiful jungle
What I Can Share With Hosts
I'm really interested in learning and showing food recipes. Food is a HUGE passion I am not a kind of Party Animal...but I could do it too. I'm always willing to hear and help someone
My Interests
The Alps and then more Alps...., well, Rocky Mountains are also super cool! :-). They are open-air museum with free entrance (BTW, 300m above the sea level technically is not a Mountain).. I especially interested in sports sciences and languages. I graduated in Sport Sciences, and now, I am an Ex-Ph.D. Student. If you would like to find more about this, you know how to do it :) I don't like to be seated or lied down for long time. As a consequence I don't like to sleep more than necessary :) I love cooking and trying new recipes or cakes. My Carrot Cake is one of the most "......."? or Mango Sticky rice, something I learned in Thailand. Cooking makes me happy. It's one of the things I miss when I'm abroad. If not possible, I am satisfied with eating :) I am a pasta lover, pizza lover, rice lover, mango lover, avocado lover, cilantro/coriander lover, fish lover, curry lover, spicy lover..... well food lover! But the true is that i am super fan of cheesecakes, and i am working to create a youtube channel all about that wonderful pleasure ! Definitely, I am very easy going, thus whether you propose me something that I have not done before, I will say: YES! (If it makes sense 🤪)