CURRENT MISSION
I am currently traveling with my boyfriend Oliver Bonie throughout Asia! We are in Japan for about two more weeks and then move onto Thailand and South Korea :) We are taking our time through each area to get a good grasp on the culture and life in each area. So Far we have been in Japan for about a month biking around and eating as much as we can, the food here is amazing!
You can check out pictures of my current travel on instagram @lesliegamboni

ABOUT ME

I am a very social person. I love to meet new people, hear their stories, and of course travel. I currently work as a photographer and designer as well as help operate a small art collective in New Orleans

PHILOSOPHY

I love making new friends and hearing the stories and experiences of others. It serves as great inspiration!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

A few summers ago, my roommate and I meet three travelers that could not find a host. After spending time with them we invited them to stay with yes and we had a great experience! This experience encouraged us to join couchsurfing and since then I have hosted and been hosted in various countries. Its been a great way to travel and explore places with other travelers.

Interests

My main interests revolve around storytelling. I have worked in various mediums but mostly concentrate on photography and design currently.

• arts
• design
• photography
• cocktails
• traveling
• billiards
• scuba diving
• journalism
• religion

Music, Movies, and Books

So many to list. My favorite author is Garcia Lorca. My list of favorite music is extensive. Born in raised in New Orleans my exposure to great music is constant but something I enjoy very much.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of my favorite memories was scuba-diving under the Eiffel tower. By coincidence my sister and I went to visit the tower a day that there was a "reef awareness" event. The event coordinators placed a above ground pool under the Eiffel tower and with a ticket to the tower, offered guest a free scuba diving experience. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of the endangerment of coral reefs. It was great! I got to see the Eiffel tower from underwater. It was really awesome. I will make sure to include a picture of the event because I feel as if it is difficult to experience. Make sure to check it out!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have worked as a bartender for many years. I have extensive knowledge on the craft of creating cocktails. I can teach you how to make classic and historical New Orleanian cocktails that you can entertain guest with or just enjoy yourself. I am also very good at copy editing so if you are in school or need some help revising written works, I would be happy to help! I speak both Spanish and English and would love to help anyone that wants to practice their language skills in either language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cocktails :)
I bartend in New Orleans on top of everything else and have been doing so for the past 4 years. Oliver would love to make you some southern styled shrimp and grits and I'll accompany the meal with New Orleans native cocktails. Also I can give short tutorials on some photography skill or adobe design programs. Oliver is a musician that plays saxophone, piano and drums, and is also available for sharing on that end.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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