I'm a thoughtful and creative person with a diverse set of interests! I am passionate about my work (I currently research art, environment and sustainable politics in contemporary Spain) and have a background in photojournalism and fine arts. I have lived in several places in the USA as well as Spain and Ecuador. What I enjoy most when I travel are the people I meet and the conversations we have! I love being challenged. I believe in the power of joy to improve lives and the world at large.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I don't like to travel like the typical tourist but like to experience the heartbeat of a place through the daily lives of the people who live there. I also am very independent (so often travel alone) but love company and making new friends. I am also a graduate student, so funds often limit my travel options.

Interests

Photography, Fine Art, Literature, Poetry, Music (especially Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop, Soul and Classic Salsa), Muay Thai Kickboxing, Running, Cultural Studies,

• arts
• humanities
• literature
• poetry
• photography
• environment
• wine
• running
• politics
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• blues
• cultural studies

Music, Movies, and Books

Miles Davis, Coltrane, Bob Marley, Erykah Badu, Nina Simone, Nat King Cole, Junior Kimbrough, Jimmy Hendrix, Rob Johnson, RL Burnside, A Tribe Called Quest, Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Celia Cruz, Otis Redding,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've survived being hit by a car in Rome and managed to walk back to my hostel in a cast and no crutches.
I've drunk wine from a fountain off the Camino de Santiago, Spain.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love conversation with weight and substance and making real relationships, but also love having a good time! I'm usually up for most any cultural event or a night out. I am also very neat and a considerate guest.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Canada, Ecuador, France, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, Portugal, Spain, United States