CURRENT MISSION

I have been travelling from Canada to Peru for almost a year. After my degree, this year "off the system" has been a great opportunity to think of what really matters.

I would like to participate as much as I can to make some little things around me more sustainable. I mean in the environment and in people´s mind.

ABOUT ME

I am really easy-going, I don´t like conflicts at all. I am very curious and I have initiative.

PHILOSOPHY

"C´est dans les utopies d´aujourd´hui que sont les solutions de demain"
"In today´s utopias are tomorrow' s solutions"

"Be the change you expect in the world"

"Science sans conscience n´est que ruine de l´âme"

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I had a one year of experiences with couchsurfing, while travelling in America with a friend of mine. We had a common account, so I can´t show off with numerous references from our previous hosts on my personal one unfortunately ;-)

Anyway I discover that couchsurfing isn´t just a website to sleep for free, it´s a whole philosophy for travellers. It is a great expression of solidarity, mutual help, learning and community spirit.

People with this state of mind are everywhere, even if not connected. Someone you meet in the street, or in a bus, sometimes offer you a place to stay, or just a little water, or a good advice.... this selfless and altruistic people make the most of a travelling experience. I am conscious that until today, I received more than I gave, but once home I know I will give this generosity back to people who need it.

Interests

Riding sports, like surfing and snowboarding, or biking. Street and documental photography.

I enjoy travelling and make it a learning tool. I found out that you can make this experience richer again by volunteering, participating in amazing and visionary projects. You can find an incredible amount of smart or crazy initiative in this huge non-profit-activities network you can join at any moment.

So thanks to that, while travelling i discovered myself a passion for sustainability, how to turn everything in the everyday life sustainable and respectable with other people and the envirionment. Permaculture, Water recuperation, bioconstruction, renewable energy, circular economy, resilience of territories... OK, world is fucked-up in many ways, but there is an amazing ocean of solution showing up here !!

• photography
• environment
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• surfing
• snowboarding
• sports
• science
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Films : OSS117, 99Francs, Home, Fight Club, Breaking Bad

Music : Paul KalkBrenner, C2C, Peer Kusiv, Angus&Julia Stone, Calle 13, Salsa et Cumbia. changing all the time. Techno, House, Electro........

Books :
Les piliers de la terre (Ken Follet)
Las venas abiertas de america Latina (E. Galeano)
Pétrole : La fête est finie (R. Heinberg)
100 años de soledad (G. García Márquez)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelling from Vancouver to Peru with my best friend. An 8 month journey that changed my vision of the world and society.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can cook french meal, (I am learning a bit of mexican cooking also)
Teaching French and english, it is always useful to know another language ;-)
I have experience in photography, there is a couple of useful things I can teach here

I would love to know more about permaculture and bioconstruction, and renewable electric systems also. I plan to study renewable energies so i am interested in knowing more

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cooking meals, taking photos of your project, your music band, your activity or the place you live. I did that several times I can give good results

see www.justeuncoupdoeil.com

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Mexico