Hey there! My name is Omar Torres. I was born in the Mexican state of Veracruz, but have lived in Mexico City since I was very young. I love to travel and to meet new people around the world. I'm both a Medical Doctor and a Historian, having graduated from Mexico's top universities ITESM and UNAM. I’m also finishing my last year of the BSc in International Relations at the University of London. I speak English, Portuguese and French, besides Spanish, and my German is good enough to maintain a fluent conversation. I have begun learning Mandarin Chinese. I love art, science, and culture. I’m a foodie; therefore, I know some of the best culinary secrets in my country. I like amateur photography, and I love to tell stories and tour foreigners in my city so they can learn about the amazing culture of Mexico.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing because I strongly believe humans are the same all over the world. We may speak different languages, and have different cultures, but essentially we are all the same. For that reason, I am very interested in getting to know different cultures and ways of thinking. I am also eager to show the world that Mexico, and Mexico City is an amazing place, and that Mexicans; in spite of all the difficulties we have had to live with, are some of the most friendly, and hospitable people around the globe.

Interests

Medicine, Travelling, Art, Science, Culture, Food, Politics, Philosophy, History, Literature, and Languages.

• arts
• culture
• literature
• photography
• dining
• politics
• traveling
• art history
• history
• languages
• medicine
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Latin American and Spanish music. I am also a huge fan of old music, but I do like pop hits and contemporary music. I like European films, and enjoy the new hits of Mexican cinema too. I like also Hollywood blockbusters.

I am an avid reader. Magical realism (which originated in Latin American) is one of my favourite genres. I love Gabriel García Márquez. I read different things in different languages all the time.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wrote my first scientific abstract at Yale University in 2014. I was an intern at the NDM Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford in 2015 where I researched new vaccine technologies. I got accepted to study the MSc in Global Health and Social Justice at King’s College London, and I will be starting my course this September 2021.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach people about Mexico's History, but since I’m a Historian I do know a lot of things of World History, and History by regions. I love Art History and know many things about it. I am passionate about science too. I would love to learn about new cultures and the history of the countries I visit. I would also love to practise the languages I have learnt so far, and learn new ones.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My knowledge of this marvellous city and country, as well as my daily routine and show them how life is for the average middle-upper class Mexico City Mexican. I would also love to show them how my life is, my friends, and my family.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, England, France, Mexico, Spain