CURRENT MISSION

shine like a silver dollar

ABOUT ME

I'm a globetrotting journalist, (street) musician, and English teacher.

Ten years ago when I was playing all over Europe with empty pockets and a little amplifier, CS helped me out many times. When I was back at home and settled with an apartment, I became a full-time host. I think my record was 8 surfers in one week. Still have a lot of friends from that era.

I released an album called 'The Other Side Of The Coin', which I recorded in NYC.

You can check it out on the platform of your choice: https://orcd.co/rubenbertrands

PHILOSOPHY

Ever tried, ever failed, no matter - try again, fail again, fail better

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Strangers are just friends you haven't met yet

Interests

MUSIC
healthy food
literature
sports
people watching

• literature
• music
• jazz
• blues
• journalism
• soul
• literature and philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC

Blues, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Country...

I'm deadly allergic to reggaeton.

LITERATURE

Bukowski, Hunter S. Thompson, Lester Bangs, Celine, Hubert Selby Jr, Kerouac, Fante, Bourdain, ...

MOVIES

Scorcese, Tarantino, Almodovar, ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to play the harmonica!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good food, a heartfelt song, and a meaningful conversation