— Currently traveling in Europe —

CURRENT MISSION

I am finishing my studies in Europe and trying to figure out what’s next.

ABOUT ME

I started couch surfing when I was studying in Europe (Italy), a year that changed me and the way I see the world. Not only did I see a lot of things I've always wanted to, but also I had the chance to meet amazing people, especially the ones I met through CouchSurfing, who shared their couch, their food, their hearts... I couldn't be more grateful. I love photography and writing. Check out my Instagram account:
http://instagram.com/flaviobg

PHILOSOPHY

I believe this life is just too short comparing to eternity, so it should not be taken for granted. So I enjoy life, but I also care about what comes next. This is defined by a decision we make in this life, i.e. to have or not a relationship with God, through Jesus Christ. But I don't like labels. I'm not a fanatic, in fact I don't even consider myself a religious person. Also, I’m gay.
Plus, I believe everyone has something to add to our lives and I am eager to learn as much as I can. Diversity is fascinating and brings personal growth. So I have this motivation to get to know every culture, every place, every aspect of our very complex world. And I also have a tiny feeling that I will never completely accomplish this.

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've done quite a lot of couch surfing so far, and I love hosting as well.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've met fantastic people surfing their couch, and the way I see the cities I visited is surely better because of these people. Amazing experience!
I also had the chance to host some nice people and it has always been a pleasure! Can't wait to be able to host more.

Intereses

Photography, languages, arts, cuisine, spirituality, love, diversity, cooking, eating, laughing, taking naps.

• arts
• culture
• writing
• poetry
• singing
• photography
• acting
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• surfing
• languages
• tourism
• volunteering

Música, películas y libros

I'd say good music... but what does that mean? Basically, anything that is harmonious and not very noisy, with good vocals or good instrumental. I also like that latest pop release with a nice beat or pop R&B. I also enjoy Italian music (e.g. Tiziano Ferro, Laura Pausini, Negramaro, Max Gazze, Zucchero, Elisa), as well as Brazilian music. And I like Christian music, with meaningful lyrics and quality sound.
I love movies! Mostly drama, but romantic or action movies please me too. European movies are the best, especially French ones.
In reading I love C. S. Lewis, John Eldredge and Donald Miller, as well as Machado de Assis (Brazilian) and a bunch of others. I really enjoyed reading The Little Prince (Saint-Exupery).

Algo increíble que he hecho

Memory is very tricky... but I'll give it a try.
I spent New Year's eve in 2011 at the Grand Canyon, gazing at the stars, freezing at -25C. Awesome!
Oh, and winning a poetry competition in elementary school meant a huge deal for me too... lol.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I'm really into languages, so I'm always trying to learn new words or expressions on those I've studied.
I've done choir singing, hip hop dancing and acting. But I'm not sure I could teach a lot about this stuff. There's a chance, though, that I could give you a help with computers. But who can't nowadays? Besides, there's always Google.

Países que he visitado

Argentina, Austria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Países en los que he vivido

Brazil, Chile, Greece, Italy, United States

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