Curious, open-minded, I have been travelling quite a bit during my life and lived in several countries. Erasmus in Norway was probably the life-changing experience that transform my look at the world and what I wanna do with my life. I set as a goal to always give a chance to people I meet and see the world from their perspective. I am way more interested in what you want to tell me rather than talking about my self.
I live in Helsinki, I am a father of two children, having them at my place every other week. Although I feel I am seasoned traveler, CouchSurfing is something new for me, but since this is a new phase in my life I want to join this community and see if I can contribute to it.
I am an art practitioner and an art lover (https://www.robertofusco.net/), and I firmly believe is an agent of micro transformation in society (I could talk about this for a few drinks). I enjoy talking about food and also making it (vegetarian). I am a sea person and love kayaking, swimming, and meet the water in its multiple form. I have zero tolerance for arrogance, insensitivity and toxic masculinity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Encounter places through an insider perspective, have a reason which is your story why should I experience rather a generic TOP-10 list. I am interested in the particular rather than the average. Politically, I want to give a chance to my self and people and sharing time and places I care about.
Contributing to alternative ways of travelling, if not as a resistance, as a positive and affirmative way of hosting each other.

Interests

• technology
• electronic music
• ecology
• art
• food
• performance art
• mindfulness
• experimental music
• flea markets
• second hand shops

Music, Movies, and Books

In my 20s I got in touch with electronic music fro Warp records and post-rock, e.g. Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Tortoise, Stereolab

I read mainly non-fiction (currently "Do Nothing") but I enjoy deeply Ishiguru, Moravia, Ursula Le Guin.

Movies, thanks to my friends in Rome, had been a great interest. Hard to say favorites, but directors-wise I will mention Koreeda, Lynch, Kiarostami, Guadagnino.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I played in a concert in front of thousands of people in Rome with a band called Silence is Sexy.
But what I am proud of is not in an event, but every time I feel fully present and open at what I am doing, whatever mundane that is.
In terms of trip, Indonesia and Iceland (climbing up the Vatnajokull with my best friend is something that stays in my body as a memory).

Teach, Learn, Share

I also teach at the university, so if you are interested in art and technology I could give you some pointers. Yet, I am more into peer learning rather than lecturing on a podium in front of a class.

I like to share maps of places where I have been and get feedback from others. It's like our realities meet thanks to a common place.

I like dancing and singing together with people, I get a side of them that stays often hidden.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can sit down with you and tell you what I like about Helsinki, what makes it comfy for me and what is still exotic after 15 years.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway