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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, French
  • 30, Male
  • Member since 2013
  • Student
  • Bachelor Degree
  • From Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Profile 85% complete

About Me

Hi everyone!!! My name is Gabriel and I am a 22 years old guy from Montreal, Canada. I studied films and media studies and I am starting a master degree next autumn. I guess you could say I'm a shy guy, but that's the reason why I love to travel. It gives me an opportunity to get out of my comfort zone.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

First and foremost, I want to share experiences with locals. I want to discover this bar that no one knows, or this cute little library with cheap books that only you know about. I know how to read and I can search on the most touristic spots in every city of the world (which is really useful!!!) . But I hope that by being hosted, I might get an alternative taste of the city that I am visiting.

Also, as I stated above, I see Couchsurfing as a challenge that I give to myself, so I can get out of my comfort zone. For me, this is both exciting and ''terrifying'' at the same time and I absolutely love it.

Interests

This list could go on and on, but I will keep it short ; soccer and films (my two biggest passions), music (I play drums), travel (well duh), nature and hiking.

I also like photography as a hobby and I am always looking for photo opportunities when I travel.

  • books
  • photography
  • movies
  • traveling
  • magic
  • music
  • drums
  • hiking
  • soccer
  • communications

Music, Movies, and Books

Again, this list could be reaaaalllllly long but since I love movies I won't keep it short (sort of) ;

My guilty pleasures are coming-of-age rom-com, movies like 500 Days of Summer, Adventureland, Chasing Amy, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and Juno. The film that initially got me into cinema is Donnie Darko and to this date it is still my favorite movie. I appreciate the work of directors like Richard Linklater, Wes Anderson, Alexander Payne, Kevin Smith.
Quickly, I will also name these films ; This is England, Let the Right one In, Frances Ha and Eyes Wide Shut.

Musically speaking ; Fugazi, Refused and Modest Mouse. I love all sorts of different music, but I worship these 3 bands.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm particularly proud of the road trip I did around the USA last summer with my best friend. It wasn't the most easy of trips, both physically and psychologically, but I learned a lot about myself. I highly encourage you to rent a car in the United States and do the same, it truly is an amazing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I guess I could teach you some drums, but it would be an insane coincidence if you had a drum at your place. If so, please let me stay with you!!! Otherwise, I used to do some magic tricks when I was younger (no kidding, I was really good) and I still have a few tricks under my belt that I could show you so you can impress your friends. I swear, you may be the most interesting person on planet earth, nothing gets you attention like magic tricks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Romania, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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