Mi chiamo Michele and I grew up on Cape Cod just a few miles from the beach. After high school I joined the U.S. Navy working as a medical professional that took me to places like the Middle East and Italy, where I lived for nearly 4 years.
My travels and encounters with people from around the world have been a humbling influence and challenged my naive notions of this world and things such as: Love, war, pain, family, and friendship. Through sharing thoughts and experiences with people along the way strangers have become friends and I have grown from the spark of different ideas and cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to hopefully meet new people, share some experiences and the exchange of ideas, and help other travelers enjoy more of the journey unlike the "Tourist" who enjoys the destination. After all, as Henry Miller once said, "one's destination is never a place but rather a new way of seeing things."

Interests

I am interested in travel, languages, philosophy, camping, running, yoga, cooking, live music, comparative mythology, and salsa dancing among other things.

• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• beer
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• music
• live music
• camping
• languages
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

My musical interests are varied ranging from: Salsa, Bachata, R&B, Bossa Nova, House, Rock, Jazz…..Bands/artists like: The Eagles, Guns n Roses, Mana, Aventura, Chico Alvarez, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Grimes……Books: Myths to Live By, The Prophet, Bhagavad Gita, Walden, Thus Spake Bellavista.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't like to brag.

Teach, Learn, Share

Love to teach: Salsa dancing, Italian, CPR…..Share a good belgian beer and a pizza with some live music.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook meals, share my time and experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, San Marino, Spain, Switzerland, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States