I'm a mature global health professional with work experience in 30 countries. I'm researching living in Spain and in October and November will be visiting several cities to see where I feel most at home. I'll be in Sevilla, Malaga, Granada, Alicante, Valencia, Sitges and Barcelona. I'd really love to meet up with friendly folks who live in these locations, whether locals or expats, and learn from you about your home cities. My email address is deborahmcsmith@gmail.com and I'm on WhatsApp with phone number +1 919 984 1922. If you're available for a coffee or lunch, let's chat and I'll let you know when I'll be closest to your neighborhood. Thanks!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Good friends who travel a lot told me about a great experience they had in Valencia as a result of being on Couchsurfing. They suggested that I sign up before I start my travel in a couple of weeks. So this is all new to me.

Interests

• fashion
• meeting people
• theatre
• international food
• music - all kinds
• international films
• being on the water
• book clubs
• being in the water
• exploring neighborhoods

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've worked in 30 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Balkans, Caucasus and Oceania regions. I've been a Country Director, Regional Advisor, Chief of Party, Team Lead for many global evaluations. I published a little book about some of my work trips on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/WORK-SALAD-EXPANDED-adventures-consultant/dp/B0CRVLR8F9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2837NLM6BD14N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lG4sjwyci-obnC--wB22lw.HmZ4zKm2ca_QqVJnSbludoHnMcPO2O_9hh4aWzUwYiI&dib_tag=se&keywords=deborah+mcsmith+work+salad+revised+and+expanded&qid=1726447091&sprefix=Deborah+McSmith+Work+S%2Caps%2C380&sr=8-1. Now I'm looking for a good place to live out my best years.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a good listener, genuinely interested in others. Happy to chat about things of mutual interest. Always keen to learn.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, Cambodia, Thailand, United States