Hi! My name is Allison. I live in Chicago and work in the beer industry. It's an amazing city with so many diverse neighborhoods to explore! I've lived in New York, Ohio, Texas, Missouri, and most recently Illinois for the past 11 years. In college, I lived abroad in Seville, Spain with a host family and had a great experience. My family and friends are very important to me, and I love spending time with them. I enjoy exercising, eating well, and meditating. My ethnicity is Cuban and Irish, and it's been one of the great joys of my life to visit and connect with my relatives in both countries. I have Couchsurfed once with a friend in Munich, and we had an amazing time together and getting a local perspective of the city! My dream is to see the world and meet great people along the way. Cheers! :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm Couchsurfing to explore new cultures from a local perspective, and hopefully host others someday to offer them the same generosity that I have received. I'm also drawn to the Couchsurfing community and look forward to meeting new people!

Interests

Traveling, photography, reading, gardening, cooking, beer, music, meeting new friends, poetry, art, nature, hiking, comedy, yoga, meditation

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• photography
• dining
• beer
• fitness
• traveling
• juggling
• music
• hiking
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Haim, Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Tame Impala, Amy Winehouse, ABBA, The Beatles, Beyoncé, The Head And The Heart, Radiohead, Simon & Garfunkel, The Rolling Stones, Sufjan Stevens, Real Estate, CHVRCHES, Drake, Frank Ocean

Movies:
It's a Wonderful Life, Donnie Darko, Moonrise Kingdom, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Almost Famous, This is Spinal Tap, Fantastic Mr Fox

Books:
(Always looking for recommendations!) Slaughterhouse Five, The Great Gatsby, The Hobbit, Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once stayed in a Wal Mart for 24 hours for a journalism assignment

I am writing this from a train station in Vienna because I missed my bus.

In 3rd grade, I was voted most athletic.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: All about beer styles and tasting, cooking my favorite Cuban recipes

Learn: Everything about the place I am visiting and what the host has to offer.

Share: Would love to treat the host to dinner or some beers. I also have a professional camera if you need any head shots taken. You will always have a place to stay with me in Chicago!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I could teach you how to juggle! Besides that, I love having fun while being a courteous guest. I can offer beer and good company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Portugal

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States