Love to travel and explore the world!
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Instagram: nick_rivas

Calm, laid-back. Love meeting new people and traveling :) Have traveled to over 40 countries and have enjoyed my experiences. Non-smoker, social drinker. I am from the US and have lived in Vienna 6 years now

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To help fellow travelers by offering them a place to stay or to hangout and learn from them. I've had very good experiences so far!

Interests

Photography, traveling, running, writing...

Music, Movies, and Books

I usually watch action, drama or horror movies but I'm open to any kind. I do enjoy movies with a lot of dialogue though, such as The Social Network. I do watch some TV series, my favorite one being House MD!
I listen to most types of music ranging from bands such as OneRepublic to bubble gum pop to techno/dance music such as that from Avicii or Alesso. I also listen to country singers such as Reba McEntire or Greg Bates.
My favorite book is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, though I've also read many other amazing books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sometimes the simple things are the ones that make the greatest changes and have the biggest impact in life. We are often too busy with our lives that we forget to enjoy the beautiful small simple things around us. I realized so when I went for a walk and sat down in a park and just observed things around me. People walking, city traffic/noise, birds, trees moving etc. You simply realize how beautiful some things are, how everything works together and how time stops for no one.

Teach, Learn, Share

Fluent in Spanish, it was actually my first language. I also know German!
I am a musician, play the clarinet as a hobby.

What I Can Share with Hosts

-Photography: I am into al kinds of photography, it's one of my hobbies. I am not a professional at it but I have received many compliments about my work. I usually take photos of cities, nature and people. If you are interested, I can tell you about some of my tips, discuss photography in general, or if you want some nice pictures of yourself I'm down for a (free!) photoshoot in a nice location!
-Cooking: I love cooking!
-Exercise: I enjoy running a lot, so if anyone would like to go for a jog/run. I'm always happy to accompany them!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, United States