Hi, my name is Chris! I have been introduced to Couchsurfing (CS) from a friend of mine who loves to travel and meet new people. I enjoy meeting new people who love to travel and also get a chance to experience other cultures.

I was born and raised in Southern California for a large part of my life. I was born in Alhambra which is literally next door to LA. I basically grew up in the San Gabriel Valley part of Los Angeles County. Covina is where I currently live which is about 30 minutes away from Downtown LA.

Work hard, love to travel. Likes to cook and go to concerts. I love history and art. To go and see magnificent sights and experience other cultures. Swap amazing stories of adventure with other travelers.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Besides my friend, I haven't meet anyone who couchsurfed before. This summer (2017) will be my first time Couchsurfing. I am pretty much late in the game when it comes to traveling but I feel like that Couchusurfing will allow to people - locally. I believe that my upcoming Couchsurfing experience will makes my visit to other countries, much more intriguing and insightful. I would love to hear more from you about your country, culture, food, your life, and so on!

Interests

I love skateboarding and snowboarding as they are two of my favorite interests. I am into baseball as it is my favorite past-time sport. Whenever I get a chance to visit a new place, I love to try out new food whether if it's at a food cart or a hole in a wall place in town. In addition, I love to cook. Aside from that, I love to talk about history and old movies (like the ones where Audrey Hepburn was on). I have such a huge love for animals.

• animals
• arts
• concerts
• dining
• cooking
• movies
• traveling
• guitar
• surfing
• skateboarding
• baseball
• history
• mathematics

Music, Movies, and Books

I do have an eclectic taste for music, regardless of genre or artists. I am into Alkaline Trio, Mumford and Sons, Iron Maiden, etc. My favorite authors are, Alexandre Dumas, Dean Koontz, Tom Clancy, John Grishom. My favorite book is the Count of Monte Cristo. I read it in English and French numerous times. I love how the book shows passion, determination and a quest for knowledge being the true weapons to fight Injustice and restoring honor.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Even though it was late in life; in 2015 I got to travel to Europe for the first time. I got to see the world in a way I never fathomed. You learn about places in a book but actually being there, feeling the stories and histories come alive is a treasure I'll savor forever.

Teach, Learn, Share

Great in mathematics, average guitar player, learn history and peoples views and opinions on life. Share my home, my food and my life. I have lived a complex and interesting life, I have wonderful stories that will make you laugh, cry and shock you with bewilderment. I love to cook so I can make wonderful and real Mexican dishes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, food, I can be a helping hand in repairs and maintenance. Fix cars, babysit, fantastic cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Lithuania, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States