My name is Cynthia and I'm a 24 (oh God...) year-old student from Mexico. I moved to the UK last year to do a Masters degree in Medieval Studies. I'm currently in the (lengthy) process of writing my dissertation on Spanish knights and I'm also a freelance writer for a lifestyle blog.

Last year, I took a month-long solo trip through Europe which really awakened the travel bug in me. It was the first time I'd done something of the like and I don't know if I found myself, but I did learn that I'm much more outgoing and not as shy as I thought I was!

What I love about travel is experiencing new cultures and checking out the museums. I'm an art historian (with a degree and everything!) and for me there's nothing like seeing that painting, sculpture or building I only ever knew through PowerPoint presentations, live and in person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As someone who sees every travel opportunity as "the last time I'll ever be in [x] city", I want to maximise my time and really get to know the places I go to, which for me means getting to know the people who call those places home and what to them makes their city stand out.

I also love to learn from other travellers who feel the same passion but, my current living arrangements (student accommodation), don't really allow me to host anyone. I do hope that this changes once life is a little more stable!

Interests

• arts
• books
• photography
• painting
• solo travel
• travel
• creative writing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
-Coldplay
-Sara Bareilles
-Musicals in general!

Movies:
-I have a crush on La La Land at the moment, but it might just be the soundtrack...
-Amélie
-Little Miss Sunshine

Books:
-The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
-Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
-Matilda by Roald Dahl

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During last year's BookTube-A-Thon (a week-long reading marathon on YouTube), I managed to finish 8 books, the longest one being The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Experiences and tips from places I've been around in my home country and a non-biased insight on our culture and traditions ;)

And most importantly...quesadillas for breakfast!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United Kingdom