Hey! I'm Mario, an Italian guy traveling solo to discover new cities, people, and cultures. I love authentic experiences, wandering around aimlessly, trying local food, and getting lost in conversations with people who actually live in the places I visit.

✨ I'm respectful, clean, curious, and independent. I can cook (yes, pasta! 🍝), help around the house, or teach you a few words in Italian. I'm easygoing and open-minded — I enjoy deep chats over a beer or coffee, but I'm also comfortable doing my own thing.

🌍 I'm traveling on a budget, both by choice and necessity, and I see Couchsurfing as the best way to truly get to know a place — not just from a tourist's perspective, but through the eyes of locals.

🚶‍♂️Right now, I'm exploring the Netherlands and Belgium for a few days, and I'd love to stay with someone open to sharing a bit of time, stories, or even just a local tip or two.

Thanks for reading! Hope to meet you 😊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because hotels have walls, but Couchsurfing has stories.
I’m not just looking for a free place to sleep — I’m here for connection, cultural exchange, and those random conversations at 2AM that somehow change your perspective on life.
Also, I truly believe that the best travel tips don’t come from guidebooks, but from kitchens, coffee tables, and living rooms.

Interests

I love traveling, nature, socializing, partying, wine, pizza, beach volleyball

• cats
• books
• traveling
• socializing
• sports
• nature
• netflix
• beach volley
• scientific research

Music, Movies, and Books

🎵 Music:
I like a bit of everything — no shame, full vibes. From traditional folk to reggaeton, from Ludovico Einaudi's emotional piano to 50 Cent's “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” energy. I can vibe to a sad ballad and two minutes later be twerking to Bad Bunny. My playlists are pure chaos, but they work.

🎬 Movies & Series:
I go from deep and cinematic to trashy and ridiculous with no in-between.
I love cult films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Godfather, The Shining, and The Pursuit of Happyness.
But I’ll also happily binge-watch trashy reality shows, quirky comedies, twisted horror or dark thrillers. Anything that makes me feel something (or makes me laugh at 2am with chips in hand).

📚 Books:
I grew up with the magical world of Harry Potter (who didn’t?), but my shelves are also haunted by Kafka, Dostoevsky, Irvine Welsh, and Saramago.
I love writers who mess with your head or your heart. If a book disturbs me, inspires me, or makes me stay up all night — it's my kind of book.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once organized a trip to Jordan in one night — just bought a plane ticket on a whim, then started convincing others to join me one by one. Eventually, we became a squad of four wonderfully weird humans, all very different, traveling together through surreal adventures:
Sleeping under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert, being hosted by a Bedouin in Petra, and singing songs around a fire in a nature reserve with strangers-turned-friends from all over the world, sharing tea like it was the most sacred ritual.
Honestly? Best spontaneous mess I’ve ever created.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can teach you some Italian (including the hand gestures), how to cook pasta al dente, or how to order coffee like a true local in Italy without getting the tourist version.

Learn: I'm curious about everything — new languages, hidden spots in your city, weird local customs, or even your grandma’s secret recipe.

Share: Stories, music, playlists, food, laughs, random facts, and good vibes

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, a curious mind, a respectful presence, and a decent attempt at making coffee in the morning.
I’ll share my time, my stories, some home-cooked Italian food if we’re feeling hungry, and I’ll definitely do the dishes! I also bring good playlists and am always up for a late-night chat or spontaneous adventure.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, France, Italy