Hi!
I'm Vanessa, a 27-year-old PhD student, and I'm from Rome, Italy.
I do believe that humans are not made to stay still but to move, explore, and see as much as they can of the world. This is why I am passionate about traveling: to discover new cultures and to overturn my perspectives.
Solo traveling also gave me the chance to discover myself more: my limits, my fears, and my strengths as well.
I am fascinated by art, history, anthropology, and music. I love to cook and, of course, good food (what a stereotypical Italian!). I'm a good listener, and very curious about what the people I meet have to tell me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To fully experience the culture of the places I visit. To share my experience with you and to listen to your good stories, have a nice laugh and great conversations together!
To turn my convictions upside-down and to challenge stereotypes.

Interests

• yoga
• traveling
• music
• art
• culture exchange
• share stories

Music, Movies, and Books

Paulo Coelho when I need more spirituality.
Kahled Hosseini when I need more realism.
Milan Kundera when I need melancholy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camino de Santiago, from France to the end of the world!
Seeing a sky full of stars in the Sahara desert
Snorkeling in the Caribbean
Hiking on a volcano in Martinique
Piranha fishing in Amazonas
Carnaval in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil)

What I Can Share with Hosts

STORIES!!!
I love to tell stories about my experience traveling and to listen to what other people have to share.
I think sharing stories is an incredible way to get to know each other and to connect.
I love to dance (even though I keep forgetting my salsa moves!). I have a good sense of humor, I sing in the shower and blush A LOT when I'm embarrassed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Ireland, Martinique, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, France, Italy, Martinique, United Kingdom