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Four people sit closely together on a couch, smiling at the camera. Two adults and two young girls, both girls wearing matching Princess Peach shirts. Cozy atmosphere.
A woman stands smiling on rocky volcanic terrain, wearing sunglasses, a black jacket, grey pants, and hiking boots under a clear blue sky, mountainous landscape behind.
A happy family of five sits on a couch, smiling for a selfie. One woman waves, while shelves with books and photos fill the cozy background.
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A family of five, including two children, enjoys a meal together indoors. There’s food, drinks, a birthday cake with candles, and everyone is smiling happily.
Three people sit at a decorated table for a birthday celebration. A chocolate cake is in front of them, and cheerful decorations and smiles fill the scene.
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Share your passions with our us and get ready to live a local family life in Catania, Sicily, Italy

  • Italy
  • Last activity : 20 May 2026

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm Guido, I'm originally from Palermo but I've travelled and lived in different parts of the world. Back in 2017 I've met Livia and since then I've settled down in Catania (although my work-station is in Rome).

    I've always been curious to discover the rest of the world, therefore I've been using CouchSurfing since I'm 18 and I've been hosting/hosted hundreds of time. I speak fluently English, French and Spanish, some Portuguese and a tiny little bit of German.

    Livia is the "local", having lived in Catania for all her life. She's a Medical Doctor but also a loving mom, an excellent cook and a skillful handywoman.

    Our 2 daughters, Sveva (6yy) and Giada (5yy), are quite different from each other. Sveva is a smart, responsible, respectful little kid, a bit shy at the beginning but easy to interact with, even for non-italian speakers. Giada is an emotional tornado, a really talkative and playful kid, a tiny bit difficult to handle at times :D

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We're a friendly, easy-going family willing to inolve someone on our daily life. We can offer a mediterranean kind of hospitality and provide useful tips about Sicily and its culture. We're open to share our social network and teach some italian.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

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  • Help

    Help

    We're looking for a girl/lady (sorry, no space for couples and no men) to support us with our two daughters and with housekeeping chores.

    Our preference goes to someone who has previous experience with children, and who has previously lived on her own.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    UPDATE FOR SUMMER
    In JULY we'll spend most of our weekends in my family's summer house in the nearby of Cefalù. You are welcome to come along or go for a trip on your own to discover Sicily (we can't let you stay alone in Catania while we're away).
    In AUGUST: 1-9 Dolomites (no availability); 12-23 Cefalù (availability for workawayers)

    GENERAL INFORMATION
    Our apartment is located 5 kms away from the city centre and we can provide a private bathroom and some space in our garage.
    According to your preference, we might provide the meals we're having or allowing you to use the kitchen to prepare your own food.
    We do have unlimited internet access, one long balcony and a spacious internal terrace.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Sicily is a wonderful region offering plenty of opportunities to any type of visitor.
    Catania is a bustling city surronded by the sea and the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Good unlimited wi-fi connection

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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Four people sit closely together on a couch, smiling at the camera. Two adults and two young girls, both girls wearing matching Princess Peach shirts. Cozy atmosphere.
A woman stands smiling on rocky volcanic terrain, wearing sunglasses, a black jacket, grey pants, and hiking boots under a clear blue sky, mountainous landscape behind.
A happy family of five sits on a couch, smiling for a selfie. One woman waves, while shelves with books and photos fill the cozy background.
Three people, two children and one adult, pose happily at a table. On the table are slices of kiwi, an orange, brownies, and a napkin.
A family of five, including two children, enjoys a meal together indoors. There’s food, drinks, a birthday cake with candles, and everyone is smiling happily.
Three people sit at a decorated table for a birthday celebration. A chocolate cake is in front of them, and cheerful decorations and smiles fill the scene.
Two children sit at a table, their backs turned, engaged in arts and crafts. A glowing star-shaped light decorates the cozy, softly lit room.
The image shows a family of four posing for a photo in front of a large baseball glove statue, with two large baseballs on either side.
The image depicts a family of three posing in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy, with a fountain and historic buildings in the background at night.
A family of four is walking together, with two adults and two children, on a path, likely enjoying a hike or outdoor activity, conveying a sense of unity and togetherness.

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