Hello! My name is Dani, I’m 60 years old and recently retired.
"There are no strangers here,only friends you haven't yet met".

Life has given me the wonderful chance to slow down, but my curiosity has only grown stronger.

I have a deep passion for art and history, and I volunteer at the Diocesan Museum of Vicenza, where I love sharing stories and discoveries with visitors.

Traveling has always been one of my greatest joys. I enjoy meeting new people, exchanging experiences, and learning about different cultures through their traditions and food. Tasting the flavors of the world is one of the best ways to connect with it!

I see Couchsurfing as a beautiful opportunity to create friendships across borders, to host or be hosted, and to keep the spirit of discovery alive at any age.

Looking forward to meeting you and sharing good conversations, stories, and maybe a glass of wine together.

Welcome to Vicenza, "city of Palladio", so rich in history, arts and architecture to be rewarded as UNESCO World Heritage. Let you be charmed by the beauty of the ancient historical centre, try the well known local cuisine and excellent wines, visit the palladian villas all around the province or even take a walk on the Colli Berici, the hills located south of the city... Thanks to its central position in Veneto, Vicenza is also an ideal starting point to reach other fine places like "Altopiano di Asiago", Bassano del Grappa and Marostica, Verona, Treviso, Padova, Venezia, or even the Adriatic sea and the "Piccole Dolomiti" (PreAlps Mountains) in roughly one hour.

So, please be our guest and enjoy your stay in Vicenza!
I Can show you around the city if I have Time.

---FOR NEW MEMBERS OF CS---
I am happy to host people who are new to Couchsurfing (we are all starting out somewhere!). However, if your profile is empty, if I don't know your true intentions about the experience you are seeking on Couchsurfing, and if you have no introduction on your profile (because I read each profile carefully, when there are no references), your request will be denied. If your profile is verified, that's a plus!
I WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS, OPEN MIND, OPEN HEART, and OPEN HOME.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that traveling is not only about seeing new places, but also about meeting people and building connections. Couchsurfing is, for me, a way to experience true intercultural exchange: sharing stories, traditions, and everyday life with people from different backgrounds.

I joined this community because I value curiosity, openness, and mutual understanding. Every encounter is an opportunity to learn something new, to break down barriers, and to create bridges between cultures.

Through Couchsurfing, I hope to both welcome others into my world and step into theirs — always with respect, kindness, and the joy of discovery.

Gay friendly, Open mind, Party lover

Interests

• arts
• theater
• sauna
• history
• art
• europe
• european union
• european culture
• european history

Music, Movies, and Books

I joined Couchsurfing because I see it as a wonderful way to connect with people and cultures. I enjoy sharing conversations about history, art, and literature — especially the works of Valerio Massimo Manfredi, which inspire my passion for the past and its stories.

I also love Italian music, both traditional and contemporary, and I think music is one of the best bridges between people. In my free time, I like gardening and doing small DIY projects, hobbies that keep me creative and grounded.

For me, Couchsurfing is not only about traveling or hosting, but about exchanging ideas, experiences, and everyday joys. It’s about discovering how much we all share, even when we come from different corners of the world.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once, during a trip, I got lost in a small village festival and ended up dancing all night with strangers, even though I didn’t know the steps or the songs. It turned into one of the most unforgettable evenings of my life!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Bed, shower, food, sharing story.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy