Hey, I’m Riccardo — I come from a small town in northern Italy, but I’ve always been more of a “planet Earth” kind of guy.

I don’t travel to collect photos, I travel to feel people. I love deep talks, good water (yes, I’m serious), long walks, quiet tea moments, and laughing for no reason.

I don’t need much. Just a roof, a good vibe, and maybe someone to share a late-night conversation or a silent breakfast with. I move with heart, curiosity, and a backpack full of dreams.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I like the human way of traveling.

I’m not looking for just a place to sleep — I’m looking for connection. A couch is great, but if there’s a soul behind it, that’s what really matters.

Also… in the hotels they never ask you how your day was.

Interests

Real wellness (the kind that changes you inside)
Water — yes, the one you drink. Long story...
Spirituality with both feet on the ground
Community, creativity, conscious business
Walking barefoot, drinking good tea, sleeping in strange places
Learning things no school ever taught
Making life lighter for myself and others

• yoga
• meditation
• sports
• wellness
• personal growth

Music, Movies, and Books

Ska, and afro music.

I’m into books like Autobiography of a Yogi
and I’m a big fan of video courses, especially from Mindvalley and similar platforms. I love learning things that actually shift my perspective and make me feel more alive.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once found myself wandering alone through the mountains of Armenia, on my way to an ancient bridge lost in the hills. Out of nowhere, this little stray dog showed up and decided to walk with me.

He had no collar, no name — just a light in his eyes and a kind of quiet joy. We hiked together all day. He stopped when I stopped, ran ahead when I ran, sat with me in silence when I looked at the view. For a full day, we were a team. A very random, very perfect team.

I still don’t know where he came from or where he went after I had to say goodbye, but that day reminded me that connection doesn't always need words. Sometimes it just needs presence.

Teach, Learn, Share

How to make a proper Italian moka (and yes, it’s a ritual)
Breathwork and simple meditative tools to feel more grounded
How to listen to yourself a little deeper — and help others do the same
A few coaching questions that shift perspective (without pretending to be a guru)
Selling and communicating with authenticity, not pressure

What I’d love to learn:

Your language and how you think in it
Your life, that is really interesting, I'sure there will be a lot to learn in that
Anything creative, wild, or unexpected
How you stay centered (or how you get uncentered — both are interesting)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Respect for your space, your rhythm, and your quiet
A hand with anything practical — I’m happy to help
A real Italian dinner (yes, I cook — and no, I don’t put cream in carbonara)
Meditations, breathwork, or simple inner tools if you’re into self-growth
Conversations that go a little deeper (but always with lightness)
A playlist, a good laugh, or just silence — whatever feels right
And of course, I clean up after myself. Always.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, India, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Portugal, Spain