I’m a half Honduran half Dominican that grew up between the U.S., Asia, and Latin America. I’ve been traveling, hiking, backpacking and seeking out all kinds of adventures for most of my life. I value relationships over anything in life and I believe in the existence of positivity and beauty in any person or situation! :)

I live for others and am a very open, energetic, easy-going person who loves to have a great time anywhere!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Although I love traveling and absorbing the energy and beauty of what I see around me, people and relationships are what immortalize my experiences. I love meeting new people, sharing in their reality and hopefully adding to their life in a positive. I want to leave wherever I go with new friends, great experiences, and hopefully leave my hosts and guests with a wonderful memory!

Interests

• architecture
• photography
• cooking
• drawing
• music
• jazz
• latin music
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• tennis
• nature
• salsa
• latin dances
• dancing salsa

Music, Movies, and Books

Artists: Khruangbin, Mercedes Sosa, Charles Mingus, Bill Evans, Coleman Hawkins, Buena Vista Social Club, Parliament, Funkadelic, Sly and the family Stone, Tim Maia, Richard Galliano, Paco de Lucia, Cymande, Amanaz, Silvio Rodriguez, Polo Montanez, The Internet, Kali Uchis, BADBADNOTGOOD, Jorge Ben Jor, Gilberto Gil, Forro in the Dark, Hector Lavoe, Idris Muhammad, Curtis Mayfield, Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Joe Cuba, Juanes, Vicente Garcia, Opa Tsupa, The Weather Report, Cala Vento, Mariza

Songs: Ay Mariposa (Pedro Luis Ferrer), La Maza (Silvio Roedriguez), Ojala (Silvio Rodriguez), Forrowest (Forro in the dark), Gracias a La Vida (Mercedes Sosa), Magnolia (Jorge Ben Jor), It's not Easy (Ofege), A Colloquial Dream (Charles Mingus), Do Fundo do Nosso Quintal (Grupo Fundo De Quintal)

Books: Dune series, Name of the Wind, More than Just Race, Born in Blood and Fire, Love in time of Cholera, Conn Igulden

Film: I enjoy film and am looking to learn more about it!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve started a volunteer group where college students work with middle school latinx students as mentors to introduce them to higher education and the power of good decisions!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, kind words, cooking, time, good vibes, stories, experiences, photos

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Honduras, Italy, Malaysia, Monaco, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Dominican Republic, Honduras, Thailand, United States