I am currently cycling from Portugal to Hong Kong!

Hello, my name is Ron Ibarra, from Cuba (but I spent a lot of time in the states) I am a Graphic Designer / Architectural Drafter with a background in Web Content Management. I am a 26 years old lung cancer survivor who suffers from incurable wanderlust. I have asthma as a result of my treatment, but I do not let that stop me from cycling and living my life. Life should be spent doing something that you are passionate about and enjoying every second of being challenged. I look forward to meeting all of you and all of the places this journey will take me. I have always wanted to be more involved in my life and I could not think of a better way to do it.

I try to be conscious of what I eat, I prefer to eat Vegetarian, I do not smoke and I do not drink - its just a personal choice though, I strongly believe that making those changes has helped my body recover and become stronger. I do not mind people that indulge on their own believes :D

If you would like to know more about me please head on over to the website or social media! As well as my Warmshower Profile.

https://www.warmshowers.org/user/77195 - Warmshowers Profile /
www.bikeforwards.com - Bicycle Touring Adventures /
www.instagram.com/bikeforwards /
www.twitter.com/bikeforwards /
www.facebook.com/bikeforwards /
www.pushforwards.com - Personal Portfolio of Works

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There is always a great sense of satisfaction when you are able to help others, without reward involved, that show of human compassion is enough. Satisfaction that only humanitarian deeds can help you experience.

I was first introduced to couch surfing by my best friend Sean (https://www.couchsurfing.com/users/1241800/profile) when we did a bicycle tour of Ireland back in September 2014.

Interests

Cycling. Traveling. Yoga. Healthy Living. Art. Photography. Coffee. Tea. Music. Outdoors. Books. Swimming.

• arts
• culture
• books
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• dining
• coffee
• vegetarian
• yoga
• drinking
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• surfing
• swimming
• communications

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I love music, and while I do have a wide range of taste, I tend to gravitate a lot towards Folk & Singer/Songwritters. Anything from Buena Vista Social Club, to Stu Larsen, to Daughter.

Books:
The Way of Zen by Allan Watts
The Architecture of Happiness by Alain De Botton

Movies:
Ratatouille, Cashback, Life in a Day, Jeux d'enfants, Una Noche...frankly, I love movies and will watch any movie :D

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Most people want to tell me that the most amazing thing I have done is my fight with cancer. I disagree. The most amazing thing I have done is leave my life behind, to travel around, aimlessly.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
How to make Congri (Cuban Cuisine)
Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom
Web Presence & Management
English or Spanish

Learn:
Wisdom
Culture & Food
Local Experiences
Valuable Skills

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, Photos, My journey - Anything! :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cuba, Portugal, Spain, United States