I am Andrea . I am an Industrial design engenir student at the Universiteit Twente.
I am mexican , i live in Queretaro , origibally form a very desertic place in the middle of the country . My family lives in Colombia , I lived there 5 years , So I can share nice Histories about both places.
I enjoy listening and sharing random information about anything , I like sharing stories of what Ive seen and what I've tasted, I am pretty easy going .

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been traveling a lot since I am small kid , first with my family around my country, and now with my friends around the world . I love sightseeing , but after several experiences I came to the conclusion that in order to really get the best of a city , you must hang out or get to know what locals have learned after a whole life, and well in exchange I try to put in words the same feeling you have of your own town, with the same passion. I also like people in general , I believe we are so the same, that it is enchanting. I am frequently much more amazed by how people are so alike besides the culture , that from what we have in difference for that . I like the fact that what makes us humans is shared and so natural.

Interests

I like comics and character design. I enjoy graphic Novels and I love illustrations . I have a huge interest in galleries and expositions , I love museums , any size and topic. I like flea markets , antiques , and buying organic indie products.
I like cooking and and eating. I love traveling and walking, I usually go hiking and camping with friends , whether it is in Mexico or in Colombia.
I love art in all its shapes , sounds , and experiences , but mostly I prefer Music and Painting. I love drawing, sketches and doodles are my stuff . I am a huge fan of museums and galleries , I can spend a whole day in an exhibition .
I love eating and cooking , I am specially well recognized for my asian looking food , I cannot say if it is truly accurate in terms of preparation , but according to some Chinese friends it does looks and taste asian .

• arts
• culture
• design
• illustrations
• dining
• cooking
• walking
• comics
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• music
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• teaching
• history
• sightseeing

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Music, it is simply one of the key aspects in my life . I can spend hours looking for fresh artists , or simply good numbers with nice vibes ; I am not that much into top lists , but I listen too all genders , all ages. I like bass, soul , jazz, folk , haus, funk, electro swing , indie , classical , instrumental , etc.
My favorite books are in spanish , Rayuela , el Llano en Llamas , Dirio de la Pasion, El Cartero de Neruda. I love surrealism and magic realism , I specially like the books that portrait the beauty of day to day life. I also read a lot of Graphic Novels and Short comics. I like satirical points of view.
I like Wes Anderson , Tarantino , Iñarritu and Quaron pieces. My favorite one is Amelie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to the Amazons and stayed with a tribe for one week . I was there with my family and we participated in all kind of rituals. In one of these I tried the spiciest thing I've ever had : A live tiny frog. Weird sensation in the mouth , and specially awfully crispy. But I also got to swim with the pink dolphins and walk around for about an hour with a sloth hanging in my back . Beautiful.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am teacher of History of art in the local Museum at my home town Queretaro. My students are quite special because they are blind , so it is basically describing meticulously and with very nice metaphors the thins you are seeing . For example How could you describe the blue deepness of the Starry Night to someone who has never seen colors?

What I Can Share with Hosts

A lot of experiences and thoughts about colombia and Mexico. Also I am passionate about music , if you give me a number you love , just one , I can suggest at least 2 bands you would like and you don't know.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Mexico, Netherlands