I am an open-minded and very curious person, a listener rather than a talker. I like to listen to the stories of the people I meet and always learn something new. I used to work as a chemist in research before leaving for a South American trip. I was born and raised in Ticino, the small part of Switzerland where Italian is spoken, but I have been living in Zurich for a few years now. I often and happily practice sports, especially running, walking and biking. I studied piano for years and now I'm trying to learn to play guitar, a piano was heavy to move to Zurich :). Lately I've been trying my hand at baking and pastry, my croissants are starting to have a decent shape and the breads are getting good. Maybe there will be an opportunity to cook a pizza together ;)

Pourquoi je suis sur Couchsurfing

I'm excited to meet new people and share something, a book, a walk, a diner or just a moment. I believe cultural exchange is an essential part of the personal growing.
I love hearing other people's stories and how they travel and move around the world.

Centres d'intérêt

• photography
• cycling
• skiing
• travel
• sport
• meet new people
• hichhiking

Morceaux de musique, films et livres

I listen to a lot of music of any genre depending on the period. Mostly metal, rock, blues, techno, sometimes hip hop and electronic music. A played piano for many years so classic is also something I like.
Uhm film is a hard question, I'm a big fan of Tarantino
I used to read a lot of noir and suspence book lately I'm trying to read more classical novel (not really successful for the moment).

Une aventure extraordinaire que j'ai vécue

Hiking 7 days in the swiss alps self sustained.
Summit my first glacier in Peru
Cycle between Zurich and Lugano in one day

Enseignez, apprenez, partagez

I am a native Italian speaker and I speak French and German very well and fluently, English works pretty well too, I am always open for a language exchange. Currently I'm into Spanish which I would like to improve during the trip I'm south America.
I do quite well in the kitchen and with baking so maybe we can make some pizza or bread together.
As a chemist I'm always happy to discuss and explain scientific topics to those interested :)
As mentioned I'm currently trying to learn the guitar, so some tips are always welcome.

Ce que j'aimerais partager avec mes hôtes

Language exchange, cook, bake, some small carpentery work

Pays que j'ai visités

Australia, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Pays dans lesquels j'ai vécu

Germany, Switzerland