I'm an easy-going lad who loves to spend time with his friends and discover new places and sceneries. I did not travel in a ridiculously high number of countries, but 've lived in three different ones. France, Russia and England: that's something! I love going on an adventure and I'm always in for anything the implies doing something I'm not familiar with. I'm also quite fun, in a kind a deadpan humour thing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I just started a job in Newquay this week and still have no real place of my own. Most importantly, I don't know anyone here and I don't know any of the cool places and activities this place has to offer. I really think Couchsurfing can help me with this new beginning of mine here in Newquay. The best way to discover a new place is with the help of those who know it best. I hope Couchsurfing can offer me good local knowledge.

Interests

Well I guess it's pretty clear that I enjoy travelling but I also love music: back when I was France I wrote an album. Nothing amazing, mind you, just some simple tunes for my friends and family, but still I guess that was worth mentionning. I also love water-related activites - and I have to admit that from that point of view I'm really excited to be in Newquay -, I've never surfed, I've never been kayaking or anything, actually I've spend my hole life hundreds of miles from the closest sea, so being here is kind of a dream come true. I'm also keen on cooking, you know like anyone else I've got a couple of signature dishes that will always please my guests, especially when I'm abroad; for some reason people love French cuisine, I beg to differ. But hey, if you're dying to try some French food , I'm your man!

• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• kayaking

Music, Movies, and Books

When it comes to music my tastes are all over the place. There's absolutely no genre where I'd go "No, I don't fancy that". But I have to admit a soft spot for 60's and 70's music (and 90's dance music after a few drinks) . I also love movies from the 50's and 60's, I'd sit through any movie from that era with a smile on my face. I just love the atmosphere they create : Vertigo, The Night of the Hunter, Purple Noon, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey... I could go on & on! I don't read that much, but if I had to name any book that had a great deal of influence on me it'd be The Pensées by Blaise Pascal.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I survived Russian winter.

(Everybody thinks it's bloody cold, but it's actually worse than that)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share some great stories of my life and travels in Europe, my jokes (I have a twisted sense of humour, though), my talent in the kitchen (with the "French chef accent" if required) and lots of fun and laughter.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Estonia, Finland, Germany

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom