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Overview
About Me
Dominican creative who sees architecture, light, and travel as three chapters of the same story.
Clean-and-tidy guest who loves minimalist, Japandi, and wabi-sabi aesthetics.
Passionate about real conversations over coffee, sunrise hikes, and discovering how locals live.
Languages: Spanish (native) · English (C1) · French (B1 in progress)
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
Authentic cultural exchange beyond tourist checklists.
Explore new cities through a local lens and give back with my skills and good vibes.
Build a global network of friends
Interests
Contemporary architecture, interior & lighting design
Editorial photography, mood-boarding, and graphic storytelling
BIM, AI workflows, and tech that makes life easier
Light hiking, urban cycling, and flea-market treasure hunts
Smooth jazz, indie Latin, and lo-fi beats
Art-house cinema (Almodóvar, Villeneuve) and design documentaries
Creative business books and travel memoirs
- architecture
- interior design
- museum
- gastronomy
- restaurants
Music, Movies, and Books
Movies: Interview with the Vampire
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Designed a hotel lobby where dynamic lighting recreates the Caribbean dawn and dusk,
Teach, Learn, Share
Can Teach: Mobile photography tips
Want to Learn: More languages (Italian, German)
Happy to Share: Deep chats on design & culture
What I Can Share with Hosts
Location: Historic center of San Cristóbal, 30 min from Santo Domingo.
Double bed, fast Wi-Fi, A/C, and a leafy rooftop terrace.
Complimentary Dominican breakfast (greca coffee, toast, fresh fruit).
No indoor smoking; flexible check-in with prior notice.
Countries I’ve Visited
France, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
France, Haiti, Italy, Spain, United States