HI!
I am Gabriela, I am Ecuadorian-Canadian and (for now!) I currently live in Toronto with my husband Matt, who is a talented musician - but we are relocating to Barcelona for the next little while!.I work for an eco friendly, socially responsible apparel company that donates 50% of its profits to charity. My husband and I both love to travel. We have been to 10 countries and counting! I have a passion for languages, travel, art, food and just sharing a nice bottle of wine with fellow travellers in any small random local place.

SALUT!
Mon nom est Gabriela, je suis ecuadorienne/canadienne et j’habite à Toronto (au moment) mais on part pour Barcelona avec mon mari Matt qui est un musicien talentueux. Je travail pour une entreprise sociale qui vend des habillements faits avec des tissus écologiques et 50% de leurs profits sont reversés vers un organisme de charitè. Avec mon mari on aiment voyager. Ensemble nous sommes étés dans plus de 10 pays! Je suis passionnée des langues, voyager, l’art, la bouffe et simplement partager une bonne bouteille de vin dans un coin local avec d’autres voyageurs.

HOLA!
Me llamo Gabriela, soy ecuatoriana/canadiense y vivo en Toronto (por el momento!), pero nos estamos trasladando a Barcelona con mi esposo Matt que es un músico talentoso. Trabajo para una compañía social que vende ropa ecológica y dona 50% de sus ganancias a una organización de beneficencia. Tanto a mi esposo como a mi nos gusta viajar. Hemos estado en más de 10 países y seguimos la cuenta! Soy apasionada de los idiomas, viajar, el arte, la comida y simplemente el compartir una buena botella de vino en algún rincón local con otros viajeros.

CIAO!
mi chiamo Gabriela, sono ecuadoregna/canadese e abito a Toronto con Matt, il mio marito, che è un musico talentoso - ma adesso ci trasferiamo a Barcellona . Lavoro per una ditta sociale che fa gli abbigliamenti ecologiche e dona 50% di suoi profitti a una organizzazione benefica. Con il mio marito ci piacciono viaggiare. Siamo stati in più di 10 paesi. Sono appassionata delle lingue, viaggiare, l’arte, il cibo e semplicemente dividere una bella bottiglia di vino in un piccolo luogo locale con altri viaggiatori.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My favourite part about travelling is meeting people, sharing stories and experiences. Building true connections and getting insights into other worlds, is what makes a spectacular life!

Interests

Languages! I like walking cities, art and architecture, trying new foods, biking and yoga, dancing until I have to take my shoes off and generally meeting people that I can learn from :)

• arts
• architecture
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• walking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cycling
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Yikes... that is a hard one

Music - My husband is a musician so he has broden my horizons per say. From the Beatles to the Top Fours including Amy Winehouse and David Bowie, Latin American folklore music, I am also a bit obsessed with Italian and French music from the 60s/70s.

Movies - Almodovar and Wes Anderson movies are hard to beat

Books - This fluctuates.. but Mi Pais Inventado de Isabel Allende, and as a kid I loved Cuore from Edmondo D'Amicis.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been blessed and able to do a lot of really cool things, but the most recent one is that I decided that I had enough of my stressful life and in 4 months I decided to change my job, uproot cities, move continents and start a new, healthier life style. See you soon Toronto and hola Barcelona!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Other than my sparkling personality and wonderful insights? ;)
I am a fairly good cook! Do you want a traditional Ecuadorian dish? I can do that for you.
Want to learn Spanish, French or English? I will be happy to help!
Need help with Excel or Google Apps? I am pretty savvy on that end :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Italy, Russian Federation, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Ecuador, England, France, Russian Federation