After many years of being a guest, I am finally able to welcome people as a host in Brussels.

Once, I just stopped complaining about things I could not change and started being grateful and curious, wherever I am and whatever I do. Most importantly, I enjoy challenging my perspective and learning more about the world out there - but of course, I am only human so it is not always easy.

There are plenty of other things I like: eating delicious food, watching the sun going down, and discussing the utopia of a post-capitalistic world. Of course, there is also some room for struggling with life and embracing being cringe, but who does not?

How great is this platform! Can you imagine a person miles away from you can have the same music taste and the same ideas to save the world, just like you?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's my honour to be a part and a contributor to this community since 2015; I think it is a celebration of how we, as humanity, can come together beyond all limits.

What I can add about myself: I am a lifelong learner, eager to seize this fantastic opportunity to learn the things I didn't know and make new friendships. I started as a surfer, and I am finally in a position to give back as a host.

Interests

The future of human-technology interactions and automation, ethics of technology, civil activism, music, travelling, languages, and culture.

Chat, is it snobbish to say I like to learn all about coffee?

Also, recently, I started learning more about sustainable lifestyles and circular economy, as well as how to live and travel with less CO2. I am just at the beginning and willing to learn more!

• cooking
• coffee
• movies
• traveling
• music
• backpacking
• social science
• biking
• information technology

Music, Movies, and Books

I like everything that makes me feel something.

My watchlist of movies: way too long, my Letterboxd is cracking.

My top 4 movies: Boyhood, Little Miss Sunshine, Soul and The Breakfast Club.

I try to explore movies beyond languages and genres, recently going through notable Korean, Hong Kong and Japanese movies. I do like A24 movies, of course, but also more niche films interest me.

I enjoy singing and listening to some folk/country/indie, hip-hop, and techno music. Some artists I've been enjoying lately: Noah Kahan, Radiohead, The National, Sam Fender, Fred again.., Twenty One Pilots, Zach Bryan, M83, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers, MARO, The Perishers, blackwave

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

✅Jumped with a parachute
✅Visited Chornobyl
✅ 59 countries

Teach, Learn, Share

I currently work as a researcher in the field of IT, public innovation and blockchain, so I'd be happy to hear your opinion on what the government should look like to be serving citizens to the fullest.

And, of course, I can share my tips on vegan/vegetarian food! Lately, I have been mastering some creative pastry recipes, so why not give it a try?

What I Can Share with Hosts

When you stay with me, I will do my best to make you feel at home. My place is surely not a lux hotel but it has everything you need during your trip.

I am also happy to share my stories and tips on:
- How I survived and returned home after having my passport stolen 11k km away;
- How I spent only 10 EUR / week when travelling in Europe;
- How I got PAID for staying with Airbnb;
- How I've learned a new language in a day

and much more! What is your story?

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Ukraine