CURRENT MISSION

Live life to the fullest. Take advantage of the moments of learning and reflection. Have fun. Be creative. Be spontaneous. Laugh a lot. Learn a lot.

ABOUT ME

Hi everyone! Welcome to my page - I am currently a student in New Haven but am now backpacking around Europe through France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. This journey has been an incredible ride and I am so happy that I still have more than half left!!

A little about me: I LOVE meeting people. I am very outgoing and free-spirited but I also love having interesting conversations about any topics and learning as much as I can from other people. As much as I love people, I love travelling. I think travelling is one of the best ways to get to know yourself as well as open your mind to a universe never known to you before.

Dance is my life. At school, I choreograph Salsa, Merengue and Bachata, but more in general, I love to dance any type of style in any type of setting.

Finally, culture is really important to me. I am originally from Colombia and have grown up in the States but I think culture is such an important part of society. In every new city, I look for chances to witness the culture, aura and personality of the city in order to get a great sense of it.

That pretty much is what comes to mind now. If you have any questions, feel free to message me!!

PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy is this: Live your life freely without any regrets. Yes, learn from your mistakes, but don't dwell on them so much so that you stop living life. Take life one day at a time and enjoy time with the people you love because you never know how long you will have them. Have fun. Have fun. Have fun!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am new to couchsurfing but am very excited about the process of it all!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Haven't had any yet, but am hoping to soon!

Interests

walking around new cities, animals, backpacking, coffee shops, book stores, beach days, reading, hiking, bonding with friends, sitting around bonfires, meeting new people, challenging myself,

• animals
• culture
• books
• dancing
• bachata
• dining
• cooking
• coffee
• picnic
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• backpacking
• teaching
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I LOVE movies - so we can definitely chat about movies we have both seen. Everything from comedies to dramas, to Bollywood, to independent films - I love them all.
Give me a good book and I am good. I have a problem because sometimes I read so much that I forget to do whatever else I have to do during the day!
MUSIC. I can't live without it. I listen to alllll kinds and love new suggestions.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While I was studying in South Africa, our professor organized a trip to Kruger National Park. It was a beautiful afternoon and my class and I embarked on an afternoon/night safari ride. We had heard from our professor that we could visit the Mozambique border so we immediately asked the guide to take us there. We rode up a mountain into the bush and soon found a clearing where we could have a picnic and watch the sunset - it was AMAZING. I will never forget this amazing sight!

Teach, Learn, Share

I think Couchsurfing is the best method of sharing. One you get to know a person that you probably would have never met and two, you expose yourself in a way that is enjoyable and welcoming.
One thing I love to share: food! I love to cook and would definitely love sharing some of my culture (both Colombian and American) with you. Hopefully you will do the same!