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  • Fluent in English, English, Greek (modern); learning French
  • 38, Other
  • Member since 2013
  • consider ourselves as a tiny Phileas Fogg
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

to see the world with our own eyes

ABOUT ME

well,we don't like to talk about us but...hi!we are two greeks living in beautiful athens,but our hearts belong to thessaloniki and volos for ever!!!!all we enjoy is sightseeing!nothing more but nothing less!we are a quiet couple who only need to feel like home.with great love for all kind of pets,we share our house,for the moment,with a canary bird and a hamster and our backyard with four fantastic cats!no one knows,what little soul will come to our front door!we are members to animal rescue organisations so as to help every hurt and stray animal as much as we can.so,we have no problem with other people's pets!we aren't smokers,but of course its our choise.trying to be as organising as possible,we have our mind on the ground,but due to the economic crisis occuring in our country we need miracles and a few good surprises as well...stuborn as we greeks are,we want to see with our own eyes so as to believe,and have a personal opinion and we will do nothing that we do not agree with.and,we've already done our homework about the city we are visiting,which means that we have a long list of things we want to do,so we are not burden to our hosts.we are responsible.not so interested in luxury and in night outdoor drinks,as looking forward meeting understanding hosts,who are willing to help anyway they can.we enjoy spending our days blending in,with the culture,the people and the interesting parts,of each place we visit,mostly in daytime.we enjoy good,long walks around the city,talking and learning about it,and trying to be a part of it as if living in it(all with or without our host)!!!!!and when the day's sightseeing is over?well then we can enjoy anything from a good party,to a good drink in a nice place,or generally our drinks seeing some of the city's nightlife,up to a nice movie indoors!whatever the moment brings!we all khow that,you can't have a full opinion for the city unless you see a bit of the nightlife as well!!!we travel a lot,so we have a travel attitude.you khow.carrying only a few stuff with us,walking a lot and being pretty independant(if our host does not have the time to get involved,although we want to get involved!that is the whole point!!!!!).we like scheduling a bit,but this does't keep us from making things easier or being open minded and generally easygoing.couchserfing is not about free sleeping.is about sharing,meeting new and interesting people,making new friends,talks,walks,long conversations,giving and receiving ideas,helping and learning from others,be a part of the city,and the general community.making friends through our travels,and hanging out with many wonderful people around the world.last but not least for many,we bring our own sheets if needed.and all of that my friend because WE ARE TRAVELERS,NOT TOURISTS!!!!!!!!

PHILOSOPHY

do not disturb people,because you'll get what you give.provide what you demand!be a man of your word!respect the diversity.only then you can accomplish no limits in communication

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

we are addicted in world traveling and sightseeing!love to travel all around the world,meeting new people and viewing the beauty of each place.we want to help others,any way we can.exchanging ideas,beliefs,meeting and sharing the whole experiance.inspire and being inspired,making things easier for all of us.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

we like people who help us to feel comfortable,cause being a bit shy.we enjoy good,safe and clean houses,with trustworthy hosts.as you want to khow,who is your surfer,we want to khow who is our host!it is very important for us to count on you.no one likes hosts who doublehost(doublechecking with)surfers,or waking up in a couch with unpleasant surprises and bad experiences!!!we expect to find everything as discribed in the host's profile.hopefully no bad surprises...we believe a good host should make his surfers feel like home.be helpful and friendly.at least,we provide what we ask for...

Interests

first of all is sightseeing!!!!!!!!!!!we are passionate about this.growing as optimistic and stubborn as possible,we know what we are looking for in our lives.we are not afraid to be humaine,and give courage when needed even to ourselves....also we are interested in ecology,believing that nothing can be achieved for human race without respecting mother nature.action and reaction people!!!!!we enjoy sports,mostly karate,trekking,cycling and swimming.looking for long walks in the city.we are interested in learning new foreign languages,and last but not least,we absolutely love interacting with other interesting people.making and having interesting conversations with new friends.and of course lets not forget cooking!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • animals
  • pets
  • cats
  • culture
  • beauty
  • cooking
  • walking
  • nightlife
  • partying
  • drinking
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • sports
  • swimming
  • ecology
  • languages
  • sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

favorite book is Les Misérables.we think that it fits every society.movies and music?endless!!!!!!!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

the first time traveled abroad.thought ,we had conquered the world!!!!but then realizing that there was even more!!!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

we all learn and teach here!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, Mauritania, Monaco, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece

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