CURRENT MISSION :

Getting to know Madrid better!

ABOUT

Bonjour à tous !
I am 37 and I come from the very south of France. After a few years teaching literature in my mountains, I have started a musical trip around the world with the idea of learning traditional folk songs. This led to this : YouTube.com/valerianmacrabbit. Then, unexpectedly another 7 months trip in India, and another one in Africa and Latin America. 3 years working as a teacher in Istanbul, then 3 as a diplomatic in Chile and I just settled in Madrid !

I have a small flat in barrio de las letras and can host on the couch on the picture. I am the kind of host who like to spend time with his guests, go out, share genuine talks and games - ideally for 2/3 days. Am gay friendly.

PHILOSOPHY

Life has to be an adventure.

Perché sono iscritto su Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting when I can, sharing quality time as a guest.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Met Real Friends. That I am still in touch with years after.

Interessi

Music and writing : you can check on my alter ego Valerian Macrabbit on the website www.valerianmacrabbit.com or on all streaming/ video platform.
Hiking, cycling, snorkeling, bjj, traveling of course.

Musica, film e libri

Music : Emilie Simon, Bjork, Mika, Dan Black,Tracy Chapman, Lene Marlin, folk music...

Books : Ive studied literature for 5 years. Among my favorites : Emmanuel Carrere, Tarjei Vesaas, Paasilinna, Brussolo, Wilkie Collins, William Golding, Pahmuk, Coetzee...

Una cosa incredibile che ho fatto

Am very uncautious when it comes to meet wild animals. I could mention snorkeling with a whale or sea lions by myself or biking through a herd of Buffalos in Kenya. Quite dangerous but they had started crossing the road and they were more than 150 !

Insegna, impara, condividi

I think it is all about sharing anecdotes and experiences.

Cosa posso offrire ai padroni di casa

Make you meet my friends and feel like family. Maybe even travel around with you if I can.

Paesi che ho visitato

Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Morocco, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Paesi in cui ho vissuto

Chile, Colombia, France, India, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom