Hello there!

My name is Kevin Castro. I am from Cali, Colombia. I grew up in the U.S. (California and Florida) and, after about 12 years, I moved back to Colombia. Finished up my studies, became an English teacher (Since 2012), and got married! I am a Christian, now living in Takayama, Japan and working as an English teacher to kids and adults. Teaching English is definitely a passion of mine. I like to describe myself as an extroverted introvert, meaning that I am more of a listener than a talker, but I do like to hang out and do fun things!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think Couchsurfing is a great way to connect with people and get a first-hand look at the culture of the country you're in. Cultural exchange is a big thing that people tend to take for granted. People tend to think that when you're traveling to another country, you should just walk around and take in the sights and probably party it up, but there's much more to it than that. Being able to stay with someone in their home and have nice and open conversations about the country, the culture and the language is truly a unique experience and one that you will always remember!

Interests

• running
• walking
• reading
• drawing
• hiking
• making friends
• trying new food
• listening to music
• teaching spanish
• teaching english
• drinking coffee
• visiting museums

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite music:
-Worship music
-Rock
-Hip Hop
-Jazz

Favorite movies:
-Too many to chose from to be honest! It'd go better if you ask me about favorite movies that I've seen recently!

Favorite books:
-The Hobbit
-The Lord of the Rings
-A Song of Ice and Fire
-Most Michael Crichton books
-Ready Player One

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just traveling in general is an amazing thing! Going to Mexico City and visiting Teotihuacan, moving to Japan, crossing the equatorial line in Ecuador, taking a questionable motorcycle ride on railroad tracks through the jungle in San Cipriano; All of these things are a result of traveling and going on adventures with friends and loved ones!

Teach, Learn, Share

Things that I can teach:
-English
-Spanish
-How to cook some traditional dishes from Colombia and the US.

Things I can learn:
-How to speak the language of the country I'm in
-How to cook some traditional dishes

What I Can Share with Hosts

When it comes to sharing things with host, I can definitely share some of the skills I've listed above like: English, Spanish and how to cook some meals/recipes I've learned along the way. I can also share information on Colombian, American and Japanese culture since I've lived in these countries before. I would also be able to share some of my travel experiences in different countries!

Countries I’ve Visited

Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Japan, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Japan, United States