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  • 49 references 44 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Ph.D
  • Sport Sciences and Psychology
  • From Estepona, Málaga, Spain
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About Me

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.
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. 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, 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 sometimes :-)) 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.

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 happy the way i am, and i accept my self.

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!

  • dancing
  • indian food
  • triathlon
  • running
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • skiing
  • sports
  • science
  • language exchange
  • lakes
  • mountains
  • food
  • house music
  • edm
  • thai food
  • alps

Music, Movies, and Books

I LOVE SIA and I like EDM, House,, Zara Larsson Dua Lipa, etc. and also peaceful music, thus I am always open to new styles, We must not 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, Darle, The Boys, 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!!
Being one and a half year with my wristband broken and I didn't know :-)

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.

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

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Poland, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

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