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My name is Chanel- Yes like the brand! I'm a girl that loves traveling! I've been to more than 30 countries and counting! I grew up in Southern California,but a few years ago,I followed my passion and moved to Europe and I haven't regretted it since. I work as an English teacher in Madrid, Spain and I am loving every second of it. Traveling has been a way for me to open my eyes and see how other people live. We are all so alike and I'm hoping to meet like-minded people. I'm currently living in the center of Madrid, so if you're ever here, you've already got a friend :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet other people and what's the best way other than staying with locals? Despite the fact that I have had an account on couchsurfing since 2013, I have only used it once and it was under my sister's account. I'm ready to get out of my shell and learn to travel and couchsurf by myself :)

Interests

My favorite thing in the world is traveling. There's a quote that traveling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. I know, I know, so cliche but it so true. My second most favorite thing to do is cook. I actually find it quite relaxing.Might be the worst person in the world to ask about restaurant recommendations because I prefer to cook but my friends always give me great recommendations. You should see the things I can make with chicken breast hahah.

• culture
• dancing
• traveling
• socializing
• teaching
• language exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

I love pop music, hip hop and r&b. My favorite artists are Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Beyonce Bruno mars and yes I do enjoy some of Justin Biebers songs haha. My favorite movie is the lion king. Haha

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moving to Europe. Yes, seriously. I was never able to study abroad in college so after college and working a few years, I made the leap to move to Madrid.It was the scariest thing I'd ever done in my life. Imagine one day moving to a country where you know no one and you don't speak the language. Terrifying. I am still so proud of myself til this day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to learn about other people. Seriously, everyone has different life experiences and if we all just took a little time to get to know each other, we would obtain knowledge like we wouldn't believe.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My culture, my friendliness. I am like a ball of energy. Being from the U.S. you meet people from all over and I never stop learning :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States