I am from Mexico and recently moved to Amsterdam! I have frequent and restless wanderlust; a love for travel, regular old curiosity and I'm always hungry to explore. I am consumed by the constant refinement of intertwining work with passion. Have a certain fascination for education, human potential, innovation and artistic expressions. I consider myself an easy-going person who likes to help people in every way possible. I'm very open and I'm always looking for new experiences.

Outdoors fan, hiking, foodie, dancing enthusiast, avid traveller, love playing board games (especially Catan and Backgammon) and practicing yoga.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Mainly because I really enjoy meeting new people. But also because I believe the best way to explore a new place is through locals - they allow you to understand their culture much better as well.

Interests

I enjoy meeting people from all over the world, discussing ideas, broadening perceptions and sharing passions. Love dancing, listening to music, walking anywhere/everywhere, I'm a total foodie (favorite cuisines are Mexican, Thai, Peruvian and Japanese), yoga, reading, ... I'm also a big TED talks and The School of Life fan.

• culture
• performing arts
• street art
• photography
• concerts
• dancing
• education
• yoga
• meditation
• technology
• board games
• opera
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• volunteering
• urban exploration
• nature
• ballet
• personal development
• creativity
• exploring
• innovation
• local food
• museums
• stand up comedy
• museums and exhibitions
• hiking in nature
• social entrepreneurship
• hiking in the mountains
• catan

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: It depends on the environment, mood or vibe...pop/rock, indie, folk, reggae, reggaeton, jazz, classical music.

Movies: Amelie, About Time, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, 500 Days of Summer, Big Fish, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Her, Across the Universe, HappyThankYouMorePlease, Life is Beautiful, Interstellar, Les Miserables, Midnight in Paris, Prime, Inception, Ex-Machina, Inside Out, Avatar, The Emperor's New Groove, ...

Books: My favorite topics at the moment are education, innovation, globalization, neuroscience in education, creativity, social entrepeneurship, international development and health. However, I'm always open for recommendations. Three books that had a great impact in my life/career choice: Como agua para chocolate by Laura Esquivel, Basta de historias by Andrés Oppenheimer and Why love matters: how affection shapes a baby's brain by Sue Gerhardt.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

These are some memorable experiences :) but the extraordinary lies in the ordinary as well.
- did rappel at the Iguazu waterfalls in Brazil
- visited America's oldes library in Puebla (Biblioteca Palafoxiana)
- went to a camping safari in Africa
- dived in cenotes (like a sinkhole that contains groundwater) in Yucatan
- went on a fjord trip in Norway

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything, everything.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Besides anything I've mentioned above, just ask and I'll do my best :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Laos, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, United States