I’m Óscar, 29, from Spain 🇪🇸.

The last 10 years I’ve been living in Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Switzerland… and now I’m starting a new adventure in New Zealand with a Working Holiday Visa.

I’m curious, open-minded and very active. I enjoy meeting locals, learning languages, and sharing experiences over a coffee.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because I believe the best way to know a place is through its people.
I love the idea of sharing, trust and cultural exchange.
I’d like to meet locals in Auckland who can give me advice for my first weeks in New Zealand, while I get set up with work and daily life.

Interests

• Sports 🥋🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ (black belt in Judo, mountain biking, trail running, triathlon).
• Hiking & outdoors — nothing better than a coffee with a view of the mountains.
• Learning and practicing languages (I speak Spanish, Catalan, English, French and some Italian; now starting Japanese).
• Travelling, exploring cultures, meeting new people.

• running
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• snowboarding
• languages
• hitchhiking
• solo travel
• couchsurfing
• japan
• judo

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I listen to a lot of Spanish music, French rap, and rock/nu metal bands like Linkin Park. I also enjoy reggae and different styles when the vibe is good.

Movies & Series: I like a bit of everything — horror, action, adventure, comedies — and I’m also into anime.

Books: I usually read biographies and books about personal growth, motivation and self-improvement.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

• Travelled solo around Europe (Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary).
• Hitchhiked more than 80 times — including a ride at 3am in Brussels.
• Climbed my first 4,000 m peak in the Italian Alps 🏔️.
• Hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc (220 km, 11,000 m elevation gain) — one of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve ever seen.
• Completed my first triathlon in Lausanne, Switzerland, even without much swimming experience.
• Tried indoor skydiving in Switzerland and went snowboarding in the Alps.
• Practised judo since I was 4 years old — now a 2nd dan black belt and still passionate about it.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can tell you some of my travel stories while we have a coffee or beer;)

What I Can Share with Hosts

• I can share stories from my travels (30+ countries, 6 lived) or just good company over coffee or a beer.
• If you’re into sports, I can teach you some judo basics 🥋 or join you for a run/bike ride.
• And of course, I’m respectful, tidy and flexible — I adapt easily to each home.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland