My name is Alvaro, I'm gratuated in pharmacy and actually I'am working as pharmacist.
Some of my hobbies are: hiking (I really like hiking, spend a day or even a week walking in the mountains), reading and going to the gym.
I also love traveling, discovering new places, cities, countries, gastronomy, cultures and of course people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In my opinion one of the best ways to discover a culture and/or even a city or a country is by someone who lives there and knows well this place, someone who can recomend you places, museums, tours, diferent kinds of food...
But in my opinion the most important thing is to met people and listen carefuly what they have to say, you'll never know when your ideas, your mind or even your live could change. A nice conversation or experience could provide you with months or years of life lessons.
I like to think that everyone can contribute to your personal development.
One of my favourite phrases, which describe me and my philosophy is this one: "Fascism is cured by reading and racism is cured by traveling" M.Unamuno.

Interests

• books
• cooking
• powerlifting
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• food
• gym
• healthy food
• nutrition

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite kind music is rock music, but I like all good music even if it isn't rock

My favourite film is the brazilian production "Cidade de Deus", other films that I also like are: The fight club, Into the Wild, and epic war films like The Lord of the Rings or Gladiator.

I love reading, non fiction books, specially personal development, philosophy, anthropology and economics.
Probably my favourite book is: Awaken the Giant Within (A. Robbins).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spend a week hiking along the mountains and sleeping outside.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning new things, I'm always trying to learn something new.
I can teach you some spanish or any spanish food recipe.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cultural exchange.
I can cook (specially tradicional spanish food, but I like challenges).
A nice conversation (as long as my english can afford it).
I can teach you some spanish.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Serbia, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, Sweden