I recently moved to England to start a PhD and my research focuses on nuclear disarmament activism.

Before coming to the UK, I spent two years in San Diego, California, studying a Master's degree in Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego (August 2021 - May 2023). I now live in West Sussex with my partner, Alice, who works as a creative writer/editor.

I love reading daily, and am particularly prone to nonfiction works in style of Steven Pinker, bell hooks, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Sam Harris, etc. I also love reading Philosophy and ethics. I drink coffee daily, play my guitar, dance (swing-salsa-bachata), cook at home, and I recently have a garden at home (currently: onions, chard, mint, tomatoes and marigolds).

I also like going out for long walks and I try to run daily in the mornings (let me know if you'd like to share a run). I particularly enjoy biking too. I consider myself friendly and passionate, and constantly find myself looking for new skills or things to learn. Most of all, I enjoy meeting new people and feeling able to help others.

Note: I am a Covid-19 double-vaccinated + booster.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In 2016, I studied abroad at the University of New Mexico. There I met someone who introduced me to this beautiful community. I fell in love with the idea of sharing your house and city with fellow travelers, strangers and people from all over the world. I have made very good friends in CS and can't wait to go back to Mexico and host more people. It's important to give back and I have only been able to host for a tiny bit.

I am in Couchsurfing to share, learn, teach, enjoy and belong to a global community of kind and friendly people. Thanks to all the beautiful souls who have hosted me in United States, Canada, South Korea, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. I was drawn to CS because of people like you!

Interests

• books
• coffee
• walking
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• dance
• conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Calacas Jazz Band, Karen Souza, Frank Sinatra, Juanes, Juan Gabriel, Amigos Invisibles, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Debussy, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Arctic Monkeys, Daft Punk, Eminem, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Carlos Santana, Adolescentes, Post Modern Jukebox, ACDC, Amigos Invisibles, Benny Goodman, Caifanes, Elefante, Foo Fighters, Dalshabet, Hozier, The Killers, Maroon 5, Michael Buble, Michael Jackson, Muse, Tame Impala, Telefunka, Zaz, etc...

Movies:
Mr. Nobody, Cloud Atlas, Crazy Stupid Love, Her, Ex-machina, Gravity, Birdman, Interstellar, The hateful eight, Inglorious bastards, The revenant, Spirited Away, Inception, Predestination, Fight club, Batman Trilogy, Madmax,

Books:
The art of loving, Ishmael, Outliers, Man's search for meaning, The Rosie Project, All about love, The stranger, The myth of sisyphus, Blink, The epic of Gilgamesh, 1984, Animal Farm, Why nations fail, Siddhartha, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Clash of civilizations, Rayuela, The art of war, Rationality, Talking to Strangers, Dracula, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The body in pain, The Knight in Rusty Armor, The girl with the Dragon Tattooetc...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I rode over half of South Korea on a bicycle from Daegu to Busan.
I volunteered in Thailand.
I published an article in a UN magazine
I co-founded a podcast in Spotify! ("Is the world on fire?")
I just wrote a book (2019-2020, but have not published it).
And I have traveled to at least 30 US cities.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know a lot of local, Mexican and Latino history, politics and society. I studied music, so I can teach how to play guitar. I have also learned how to finger spell in American Sign Language, I can teach Spanish. I can teach you how to read in Korean alphabet. I would be very happy to teach you to dance (salsa/swing/bachata). There is so much to teach, learn or share that it wouldn't fit here!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am more than happy to share a good time, whatever that looks like for the needs of my host. In past travels I have shared a meal on a restaurant, cooking together, walking in the city, biking, helping out with a repair/project at home, playing music together, watching a movie, or simply being there to give some company. I am sure there is lots of things we could share!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Indonesia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States