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Overview

  • 3 references
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning Italian
  • 30, Unspecified gender
  • Member since 2015
  • Bartender/student
  • City College of New York
  • No hometown listed
  • Profile 95% complete

About Me

I just finished my study abroad in Vicenza, Italy and am ready to take on a new traveling adventure. Please feel free to message me if you are in NYC so we can chill!

During my study abroad, I went about 6 different countries and really got to experience the couchsurfing community and I can't wait to get back to it. Traveling is the best addiction possible and I love meeting new people.

I plan to defer law school for a year and teach English in Spain, but that is not certain because I applied late to a few programs. However, if I am able to do so, I WILL HOST MY ASS OFF!!!!!!!

Other than teaching English in Spain, I believe my next big trip will be traveling around the USA, Canada, and Mexico. I realize that I have been to more countries than states at this point, which is quite pathetic. Also, I have never been to Mexico or Canada, but I am dying to go.

I am down for anything a local can throw at me!!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To switch up the style of my travels. Hostel-hopping can get repetitive and couchsurfing is the best and easiest way to meet locals.

I am really looking hang out with locals and go places that the average tourist won't be able to find.

Interests

Guitar, Soccer, Surfing, Debating.

I'll try any food or alcohol you put in front of me.

Music, Movies, and Books

Dave Matthews Band, Cream, Led Zeppelin,

Apocalypse Now, The Departed, Comedian (willing to rewatch with host:)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to a Boca vs River Plate match in Argentina. Probably the toughest sports rivalry I've ever seen. I won't tell you the team I supported because you may not host me if you prefer the other haha. The atmosphere was insane and there were times when I honestly feared for my life!

I also went to the top of the Vatican during a mass by Pope Francis. Unbelievable view of Rome, but I suggest paying the extra 2 euro to take the elevator.

Teach, Learn, Share

I play blues guitar and would love to jam with some Europeans.

I'm a bartender and am always looking to find new, cool drinks to make.

Also I'm very politically active and can talk about what the hell is going on with the 2016 American elections.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can definitely share my political views, without getting too heated lol. After traveling in Europe, I noticed that there is a certain stigma about Americans, especially New Yorkers, and I try to be as careful as I can when discussing my points of view.

Also I have a ton of stories about my travel, which are absolutely insane.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bermuda, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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