CURRENT MISSION

To finish my Ph.D without losing my mind too much

ABOUT ME

A very general description of me would include that I'm an easy-going lassie who enjoys traveling the old-fashioned way. I spend my free time making food and drinking with my flatmates, and I like to do sports to compensate my sedentary scientist existence.
I like talking with friends about traditions, history, philosophy, food, and old youth adventures.

I grew up in sunny Sicily and I'm easily put off by rain, but a sunny day really gets the best out of me!

PHILOSOPHY

If you have nothing nice/clever to say you might just as well say nothing at all.
Manners count a lot - don't be rude! (not just with me, but generally, in your every-day life, with everybody, especially with rude people).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing back in 2012 when I moved to Glasgow and was skint and in need of new friends. I've hosted/been hosted by loads of people in the meantime, and I love being part of the project!

Interests

Music, photography, traveling, new cultures, new experiences and meeting cool people.

• dogs
• books
• photography
• dining
• recipes
• wine
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• history
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Like pretty much any kind of music, from classical to rock. Hate horror movies, but really enjoy good films with good casts and directors. I love reading, particularly Italian authors and philosophy books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- I traveled through three European countries (Italy, France, UK) by land with my dog, Kenya, the greatest travel companion!;
- I manufactured my own film emulsion and I felt like Dr.Frankenstein with his Creature (before everything went incredibly wrong);
- I ran analytical tests in a very unorthodox lab in Ethiopia when I was 18. Somebody also had me withdraw blood from someone's arm and I managed not to faint (the last bit is the most amazing part of the story);
- I cycled at night-time all along Viale della Libertà in Palermo with my hands in the air, without ever touching the bar or the breaks.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can be quite nerdy sometimes and just list you obscure facts about history, science, philosophy - stuff you might never need but that is cool to know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have the craziest stories about my travelling adventures, would be glad to share them with anyone in front of a beer.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United Kingdom