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San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, Colombia
@bylauraprada
Member since 2016
Hi! I’m Laura, a traveler and audiovisual creative. I love connecting with people, discovering cultures, wandering through new cities, and sharing stories. For me, Couchsurfing is about more than a place to stay it’s about exchanging perspectives and creating meaningful memories. Happy to share my culture, practice languages (Spanish + English, Portuguese) , or simply enjoy good conversation.
Interested in Bars
Interested in Board games
Fluent in English
Learning Portuguese
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I love meeting open-minded people from different cultures, exchanging stories, music, ideas, and life experiences. Some of my favorite travel memories have come from spontaneous conversations and the generosity of strangers who quickly became friends.
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Black Coffee, Keinemusik, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Bonobo, Khruangbin, FKJ, Kaytranada, Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr. Movies: Interestelar, Lady Bird, The Farewell, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Paterson, Waves, Blue Jay, Nightcrawler, A Ghost Story, The Green Knight, Pieces of a Woman Books: Siddhartha, The Alchemist, On the Road, Shantaram, The Power of Now, Man’s Search for Meaning
One Amazing Thing I've Done
- I participated in the production of a documentary series for Prime Video - I’m a constant learner, I love traveling around the world and enjoy simple moments. - I love photography related with culture, people, capturing simple quality moments. - I like living my life with purpose and passion. As a filmmaker, I love documenting moments, cultures, and the little details that make each place unique. Along the way we’ve shared meals with locals, stayed in small towns, worked remotely, and followed curiosity more than plans. It’s a constant reminder that the world is full of generosity, beauty, and unexpected friendships.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can share my knowledge about filmmaking, video editing, storytelling, and content creation. I’m also happy to teach some Colombian dance moves (I’ve been told I dance pretty well!) and how to cook a few traditional Colombian dishes. I enjoy good conversations, travel stories, music, cooking together, dancing, and simple moments like walking around a city, watching a great film, or discovering a beautiful sunset.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Some of my favorite travel memories have come from spontaneous conversations and the generosity of strangers who quickly became friends.