Couch Available: Coffee or a drink Preferred Gender: Any No smoking allowed Has children: No Can host children: No Has pets: No Can host pets: No
My place is in main Island, Cannaregio VENEZIA.
15min by walking from SAN MARCO. :) 5 min to Rialto
I have 2 roomates, One Brazilian and One Japanese. They are really nice and intelligent researchers.
I can host only one couchsufer at the time, so If you have friends, I should ask you politely to find another couchsurfer available.
I don't smoke, no pet, during the week days I work 9-7pm. But it's flexible, If I don't have any important meeting, I can pick you up. Weekend, I usually go out of city. More than 3 nights is too many.
[Before you request]
(1). If you are making a request, Please, write me down little information about yourself. Just putting arrival day and "are you availble?" seems not a good way. As I respect others, I want you to have little respect on me. The point is simple! If you were a host, would you host someone who doesn't even describe himself and putting just date of arrival? Please!, read a tips below and send a proper request. (I receive a ton of bad requests.)
(2). Try to request one by one. I know it's hard, but if you 'copy and paste' your request to all surfers on the list, sometimes causes troubles. If you send me a request, I always let you know whether you can send other requests meantime or not.
(3). Please, read my profile with care. I don't understand why CS couple or with company send me a request. I can host only one by time!
P.S. Please bring your towel, I don't have many towels yet.
* I'm busy all the time, I'm a business man, blogger, photographer, IT researcher, Digital Camera consultant, and also Journalist.
Elizabeth Kim 23, Female New York, New York United States Friends since June 2009 "He hosted me!" Friendship Type: Best Friend 3
Rodrigo Penalva 32, Male Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Brazil Friends since February 2009 "i'm living with him in venice" Friendship Type: Best Friend 30+
Eunbyul Jo 27, Female Incheon, Incheon South Korea Friends since May 2009 "in Venezia" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend 22
Nair 24, Female Altamonte Springs, Florida United States Friends since August 2008 "Met while he was surfing with Kevin and then the beach!" Friendship Type: Friend I vouched for Minseok - Alex Kim 11
Lucas_Lucas 30, Male Dublin, Dublin Ireland (Republic of) Friends since June 2009 "Met in Venice." Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend 3
Davide Della Giustina 28, Male Budapest, Budapest Hungary Friends since August 2009 "Met in Venice twice with his guests, more meetings to come =)" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
Macarena Celume 26, Female Santiago, Metropolitana (RM) Chile Friends since July 2009 "He hosted me and took pictures :D" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend 2
Peggy Arend 108, Female Bentonville, Arkansas United States Friends since June 2009 "surfed at his place in Venice" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend I vouched for Minseok - Alex Kim 2
I was born in South Korea. When I was 7, My family moved to Paraguay and I lived there for 10 years.. (Asuncion) I came back to KOREA for the University. At present, I'm senior student of Sungkyunkwan University, and studying Business and Economics.
Although I'm majored in Business, I'm a more IT-oriented person, I like to investigate a new technology or innovative gadgets. I'm skilled in digital camera and run a blog.
I'm little famous blogger in Korea, I have around 1500 subscribers. My blog mostly related in Cameras, pictures and traveling. You can check it here : http://photowaker.com (Korean Only)
My hobby is photography.. Now it's not just hobby, Sometime I work as a consultant. I'm a casual photographer, Most of my free time I go out and take a lot of pictures. I also like to play piano, used to practice so I can play few music. Plus, I love well-made movies or animations.
If you want to see my works http://photo.naver.com/user/mslink
How I Participate in CS
I heard about CS from Moldovian Friend when I was in US. Realized how wonderful project it is. Now I'm hosting people in Venezia. Almost everyday!
Until now I hosted 1 Chinese, 2 Taiwanese, 1 Malasian, 7 Americans, 1 Indian, 2 Canadians, 5 Koreans, 1 Mexican, 1 from Hongkong, 2 Russians, 1 Chilean and 1 French, 1 Hungarian, 1 from Macau(American) 1 Bulgarian, 1 Scottish, 2 Brazilian, 1 Czech and more.
For the host and surfer I do couchsurfing because I'd like to meet different people and help them. CS It's not just saving money while your traveling. I hope to find someone who I can interact and share the lifestyle. I'm sincere in my words so If you respect others, I will never disappoint you
CouchSurfing Experience
First, I was surfing in Orlando(US) and I met really great people. It was really hard to find someone in New York, but I was lucky to meet warm-hearted CSurfers.
Interests
Photography, Computing, Web-Blogging, Playing Piano,
Animation, Movies, Traveling, etc.
As I became blogger, I'm learning how to be a good journalist.
Philosophy
Do my best! all the time. Keep your friends close, and your family closer!
I often help people even sacrificing myself, What I think most important thing is Respect
Music, Movies, Books
I like Linkin' Park Music, and Younha who is famous singer in Korea. and I like japanimation and video games.. Lately... I think Ironman (Movie) is the best movie than ever.
My favorite list : the Pianist, the Italian job, Life is Beautiful, Ratatouille, Illutionist, Wall-e, Ironman, etc.
Types of People I enjoy
Someone who knows good place to take pictures.. or who enjoys video-game and computer. I like people who are talented in art design or computing.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can fix computers when they have trouble. I'm really good at computer things. I can recommend good piano musics. I can teach you how to make your blog popular.
One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done
Being a photographer.. and make a memorial moment taking pictures.
Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org Project
I like a unique experience. Meeting new friends and taking memorable pictures.
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Alex was a wonderful host and I truly enjoyed staying at his home. He went out of his way to help me: he picked me up at the train station, helped me find my way around the little Venice streets and showed me around. I felt really comfortable around him and his roommate Shuhei, and I loved chatting and getting to know them. Alex is kind and fun, and I would definitely recommend staying with him! Grazie, merci and thanks for making my Venice experience unforgettably wonderful!
Surfed Alex' couch (unfortunately only) for a night, but enough to spend great time there - with a magnificent walk across the town, a small meet-up of some people sitting and talkin and drinking together, and, of course, with Rodrigo, who did incredibly much complaining about Venice during the 10min back to their place :o) Great colourful funny amazing bunch of people living there together, thanks a lot :o)
My friend and I were hosted by Alex's roommate. From the little time I spent with Alex I found that he is an interesting and intelligent guy and it would have been nice to talk to hime more. Best of luck in all your endevours Alex :)
Alex claimed to be a bad host, but in reality he's one of the best I ever had. During my unexpectedly long stay we spent hours talking and showing each other our favourite pieces of art, and this was a very intense and interesting exchange.
It's hard to find the words that would express what I mean, I'm just very thankful for this wonderful experience. I got to know (just a bit, but still) a different way of perceiving the reality. Thanks for everything, for the time shared.
Alex was a considerate, extremely flexible host who went out of his way to help me have the best time in Venice I could, from recommending places to visit to introducing me to his friends at a fun birthday celebration. He is in some ways a tough nut to crack, but the reward is a smart, funny guy who is interesting to talk to.
Alejandro is the best CSer ever, seriously! He knows how to host people and how to make them feel confortable in their stay. Also personaly I totally trust him, he is such a gentleman. Happy to live with you, mate!
Although he had many things to do, he was a nice, helpful host. His flatmates are also friendly, open and funny people. Alex made me the impression that he is a really interesting person, so i felt sorry that we couldn't talk more. Maybe next time:)
From Corliss Sio Chicago, United States Jul 11, 2009
Positive
extremely positive experience. and im not just saying it to be polite! alex and his roommates are very hospitable, super funny, sincere, and just great to hang out with. we had a funny dinner together, walked around venice at night, and in the morning he woke up early to show me the way to the bus station. he has a big heart and has tried to help CSers even if it has taken away his freedom to do other things. i'm very glad i was able to surf his couch. it was a great experience and i won't forget it!! Grazie!
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