Seems to be constantly changing !

I think what I like the most is probably just interactions with others. I feel so happy when I get to have a chat with someone, doesn't matter if they're a good friend or a complete stranger.
I definitely love learning, discovering new things, need to often step out of my comfort zone to satisfy my curiosity.

I started to get into a more aware and compassionate state of mind about 3 years ago so I'm trying to minimize the negative impact I can have on other beings. I eat vegan, try to support sustainable respectful brands when I purchase something, and meditate so I can share more positive energy with others.

At the moment I'm working part time with the Republic of Guinea (West Africa), I'm involved with water exploration projects, we're trying to get some water out of the ground to provide, of course, drinking water, but also to create sustainable source of income for the communities through agriculture.
They are very exciting projects, we're still at the early stages for most of them, but hopefully things will move forwards this year and I'll get to go to Guinea to help on the field !

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that the true nature of people is to contribute to the wellbeing of others. Some say that I'm naive and I'd just reply that I feel happier thinking this way.
That's why I love CS, it allows me to connect with people who believe that living and sharing experiences with others really enrich our lives.
I'm always amazed by the generosity and kindness of the people I've met through CS, some of them became very good friends !

I haven't been very active on CS over the last 2 years, because my partner is not too familiar with this and I'm just waiting until he feels comfortable. I've introduced him to Helpx recently and he enjoyed the experience so I think CS together will definitely be the next step !

Interests

I love everything around what you could call 'sustainable lifestyle', always eager to learn new things to try that can reduce ecological impact on the planet. I'm interested in zero waste, and people say that I'm a bit of a minimalist freak because I live and travel with a 25L backpack !

I discovered yoga a year ago and I've been practicing everyday since, it's been amazing for me and help me at so many levels. Same with meditation (Vipassana), I'm trying my best to integrate it in my daily life because I (and the people who I interact whith) get so much benefits from it.

I do like cooking (my 20years old self would never have said that), I started to get into it when I went vegan. I'd love to cook with you or for you, especially if you're suspicious about vegan food :)

Then I also enjoy running, reading, watching the same movie for the 15th time, sitting quietly in a cafe, languages in general (I'm learning Portuguese at the moment), spending time with the people I love, and a lot of other things I'm not thinking about right now!

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Bruce Springsteen (seen him live in Paris), Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan Tom Petty, Peter Gabriel, Neil Young, but also Nahko and Medicine for the People, Christine and the Queens, Ed Sheeran, Mika and all the Disney songs !

I could read and read again Jim Harrison, Brady Udall, Philippe Djian and Jules Verne. I've been reading books about Non Violent Communication and found them pretty awesome. I go through phases when I feel like I need to read a lot, and others when I don't read anything for a few months.

I really enjoy watching movies, I like Eastwood, as director and actor, also Tarantino, Mendes, Gondry... I like to see films where DiCaprio plays, or Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet.. I have to say I love Disney movie, most of them. My favorite is probably Mulan !

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in NZ for more than one year !

Running a marathon ! Now I want to run one every year, in a different city each time.
2016 : Auckland (NZ)
2017 : Lyon (France)
2018 (in Nov) : Queenstown (NZ)

Doing a meditation course for 10 days, no talking, no reading, no writing etc. Probably the most intense experience of my life so far !

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to share your experiences and stories about your life and travels, learn about what you love and how you see life.

I can teach some French if you are learning or want to learn, I'd love to cook a nice vegan meal for you as well :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

A meal, a cup of coffee (or tea!), experiences...

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, New Zealand, United States