I'm passionate about art, culture , history and travel. I have been to some 40 countries so far, and I cannot think of a better investment. I believe that art and culture make us something more than flesh and bone, and that people that we meet can bring the best out of us if we take them as they come, with an open mind and an open heart.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to try 'slow tourism' away from packages and crowds. I would like to go off the beaten track, meet people, share experiences, capture the essence of a culture. I am a humanist, I am interested in the human condition wherever I go.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Camel, Pink Floyd, Marillion
Movies: Underground, Caching Ice, The Usual Suspects
Books: The Memory of Fire (Eduardo Galeano), My Name is Red (Orhan Pamuk), Zuqaq al-Midaq (Naguib Mahfouz)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The Silk Road Tour

What I Can Share with Hosts

Quality talk, interesting information and experiences, a rich dialogue and exchange.
If my time allows, I would be glad to show hosts around Barcelona.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Oman, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State, Yemen

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Spain