I am Italian of Sicilian origins. During my life I lived in Sicily, Rome, Grenoble (France), Los Angeles, and Paris.

I am a scientist. My research is about voice quality, laryngeal biomechanics, and charismatic voice in political speech.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet nice people and eventually host nice people!

Interests

I am a bike lover! Most of all! I also ride them sometime (!), I like to mountain biking, city biking, I restaure antique bikes (I have a late 70s' Peugeot PX 10) and I am a bike activist (I am part of bike associations in Italy, France and California).

I also like soccer, snowboard, ping-pong (yes!), rafting (just a little experience), paddle surf, beer and wine (high experience!)

I love music (I play tenor saxophone), I like languages. I like to go to the opera and to see art exhibitions.

I like to go to the beach. I love going out in Malibu at the beach, El Matador beach is my favorite!

• arts
• wine
• beer
• music
• opera
• cycling
• snowboarding
• soccer
• teaching
• languages
• science
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I read R. Saviano, U. Eco, D. Fo, J. Joyce, Z. Bauman, G. Verga
I speak Italian, Sicilian, French, and English ... others will be added soon!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to be an Italian teacher in secondary and primary schools in France! lol

Teach, Learn, Share

I admire Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino (2 Sicilian Heroes).

What I Can Share with Hosts

Languages, Stories, Cuisine, Science (not the boring part), bike knowledge!

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, United States