Savi2024

Savi2024

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  • Cities and countries I have visited

    I have been privileged to travel extensively for work and with my family (wife and two daughters). Some highlights were:

    - Studying and working in the UK

    - Wildlife safaris in the heart of Botswana’s National Parks

    - Exploring various parts of the Ancient Silk Roads in Uzbekistan and China

    - Horseback riding on the Mongolian plains

    - Witnessing the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia in Argentina and Lençois Maranhenses in Brazil

    - Visiting great cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Chicago, London, Kyoto, Melbourne and others

  • As a child, I wish...

    I would become a knight.

  • My interests in other cultures

    I am interested in foreign cultures and habits, local cuisine, natural awes and specific languages.

    Current aim is to learn Spanish (Latin American).

  • I always enjoy talking about...

    I enjoy talking about the simple things of life, human nature and daily struggles that we have to face.

    Some special interests:

    - Traveling: do you have any tips to share? Can I be of help? Just send a shout out.

    - Music: I play electric guitar and love a chat about gear, tone chasing, sharing tabs and tips & tricks. Are you a beginner or an aspiring guitarist: let me know if you have any questions.

    - Minions: I have two daughters (little minions) and it remains fun to share parenting tips (how to survive daily disney tunes) with co-victims. Please don’t take every word seriously: I love my two little mini sharks.

  • Favourite books/authors/films

    There are not enough books on this globe.

    Currently reading:

    - Thomas Piketty: Capital and Ideology

    - Matthew Walker: Why we sleep - The new science of sleep and dreams

    - Michael Palin: Himalaya

    I have also published books myself (boring academic stuff), but it remains a magical thing whenever a new volume is out. I am very grateful to have this opportunity.

  • I wish people knew more about...

    Mental resilience. To stay calm facing a (proverbial) firing squad or mental demons.

    This part of life often remains uncultivated and underestimated. That is a shame.

  • My parents and me

    Both of my parents have passed away. They remain a huge source of inspiration.

    And I am grateful that my daughters have known my parents in their initial stages of life.

  • Childhood pleasures

    Not being haunted by the pressures of modern society. I try to facilitate a similar environment for my little ones.

  • Personal skills

    Maintenance of physical and mental fitness has always been a main target for me. I have a weak spot for martial arts (muay thai/MMA) and I love indoor climbing.

    Currently, I am confined to the gym but wish to learn scuba diving.

  • My opinion on human nature

    I have a firm believe that humans are inherently good. Driven by anxieties or desires, people may just go off route. Let’s bring them back! 😉

  • Making the world a better place

    Let’s give each other some space and restore mutual respect on a daily basis. That may already be a good first step.

  • 10 years from now

    - I have traveled to Jalapão and the Amazon rainforest in Brazil

    - Attended a wedding in Laos (actually next January)

    - Have finished La Divina Commedia and La Vita Nuova by Dante Alighieri

    - Completed courses in Photography, Latin American Spanish and Scuba Diving

    - Have reduced my guitar effects to fit on one pedalboard

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