I am currently living and working in Quintana Roo, Mexico at a small non-profit language school. Before arriving in Mexico I spent 3 months in Colombia traveling around and trying to learn Spanish and salsa (I have had more success with salsa than Spanish!) I am also really interested in history and social affairs. I have worked for charities for the past 6 years and I am always really interested to hear about social challenges and solutions in places I visit, I enjoyed learning more about the civil war when I was in Colombia. I also like to party, I'm British so I like to have a few drinks, and I love the beach!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to improve my Spanish (and salsa) and I want to meet new people. My best travel experiences have always come from speaking with locals and I hope that will continue through couchsurfing.

Quiero practiar mi espanol contigo!

Interests

• arts
• culture
• music festivals
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• partying
• social science
• beaches
• social justice

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love Hip-hop, particularly 90s rap. I also like salsa, reaggaeton and dancehall. Occasionally I enjoy a bit of rock too!

Films: Raising Arizona, Bugsy Malone, Romeo & Juliet, Big Lebowski

Books: I mostly enjoy memoirs

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 7 days on an Indian train.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to do language exchange - English/ Spanish.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach European and Asian cooking.
I am happy to talk about social affairs, if anyone wants to listen :)
I have worked advising start-ups for many years so I am happy to help with business plans and marketing strategies!
I make good cocktails.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, France, Mexico