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Annemasse, Rhône-Alpes, France
@CHRISTOSHAND
Member since 2009
CURRENT MISSION To continue reporting on extreme experiences and situations with images and writings (Iraq, political opposition, mountaineering, ice climbing in Iceland...). An example: https://youtu.be/3oQF2Z2N9lY ABOUT ME Freelance reporter (see LuxAltius.com or @LuxAltius on Instagram) focused on challenging areas (Iraq), mountainous regions and anything worth an eye and a story. Former athlete myself (British team of Ski-mountaineering), I tend to associate my own adventures to geopolitical analysis. My recent moviemaking business is a way to blend in my own singer past with my passion for photography (twice PhotoSuisse awarded) and writing. Either not standing in place, either craving for some Eden... Very smiley, talkative, open. PHILOSOPHY Not rather personal: would be to help others in whatever they need, as long as it is part of some true project or strong desire. Dislikes errance without any aim unless errance is a desire in itself...
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Art
Fluent in English
Learning German
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
It appeared rather logical to me. My way of travelling, my way of giving tit for tat.
Music, Movies, and Books
Classics
One Amazing Thing I've Done
- 2 months reporting in Iraq, hitchhiking, sleeping in squats. - 1 month expedition in Iceland with one of the best ice climbers in the world - corporate shooting. - Switzerland - Istanbul on a racing bicycle. - 2 months trek all around Switzerland when 18, alone, with no money and no tent, sleeping in barns, eating cheeses and bratwurst, climbing... - 15 days cycling trip from Maastricht to the Ukrainian border (200km/day)
Teach, Learn, Share
- Literature, Tango ...
What I Can Share With Hosts
- A cheerful temperament, my dynamism, - Nice and perhaps thoughtful discussions
My Interests
Hiking, Alpinism ("ski-mountaineering" World Championships), Literature, Writing, Dancing Tango, Singing, Art, History, Gastronomy ...