Hi everyone,

My name is Alex Macias. I'm a 22 year old college graduate who loves to learn, cook, and travel. I'm moving to Peru on August 19th to start my two and a half year Peace Corps assignment as a Youth Development facilitator.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This summer I'm interning with the YMCA doing Youth programming and I'm planning on taking a trip to Canada this August (August 9th-August 16th). Since money is tight and I'm doing an unpaid internship I thought I would try out Couchsurfing. One of the most appealing things about Couchsurfing to me is the possible exchange of ideas and ways of living. As well as just being able to meet new people. I'm a very flexible person and don't expect much in terms of accommodation as long as I have somewhere to sleep I'll be fine.

and I love to travel I thought I would try out Couchsurfing. I love

Interests

I love learning and I see the world as a huge mystery to solve or at least try to better understand. My academic interests are in Latin American studies, history, politics, critical theory, gender studies, film, art, and many more. I love foreign films, art,activism, helping others, cooking, photography, hiking,music trying new things, good conversations, and binge watching Netflix.

• arts
• photography
• cooking
• wine
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• gender studies
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love fado, folk music, classic rock, classical music, french opera, Chavela Vargas, Eugenia , Lilia Downs, Carla Morrison , Victor Jara , Stromae, Marina and the Diamonds, Melanie Martinez , and generally anyone with a unique voice. I'm always up to hearing a new artist so please feel free to share.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my experience growing up as a Mexican-American. I also make really good guacamole. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation...I'm a big wino (in training) so good conversation with wine. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Spain, United States