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Hello! My name is Leslie. I was born and raised in New York City (Queens) and love living there. I spent 4 years of college living in Boston, Massachusetts. I'm eager to meet new people during my travels and would love to show visitors around NYC. Visiting Couchsurfers say I’m a great tour guide. I describe myself as funny, friendly, sassy, caring, and down to earth. Life needs some adventure so I love trying new things when possible. I am a foodie and always down for drinks, karaoke, dancing, or a board game night. I’m obsessed with RuPaul’s Drag Race and watch all the international drag race shows. ***If you are homophobic or racist, we will NOT get along.*** When the weather is nice, I enjoy hanging out at the park, outdoor beer garden, or the beach. I am definitely a city girl but I like escaping from the urban craziness to go camping or do other outdoor activities. Honestly, I have fun doing just about anything as long as I'm with good people!

I'm a special education high school teacher (I teach earth science). That means I am busy Monday-Friday and cannot stay up late Sunday-Thursday during the school year (September-June) However, during July and August I have a nice long break from work which allows me to be more social and travel. If you're curious to know more about me, follow me on Instagram (@msljflores).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing attracts certain types of people who are friendly, open-minded, trusting, cultured, and fun. I enjoy surrounding myself with people like that as often as I can. CS gatherings (especially here in NYC) are always a great time because the people you meet are very welcoming and have great stories. I've made some wonderful friends with both locals and travelers thanks to CS. When I have the time, I enjoy going to the NYC CS events and always try to go to one in each city when I'm traveling to meet fellow travelers and locals.

I love showing CSers around because it gives me a good excuse to visit parts of NYC that I may not usually go to as a local. I host when I can. I might be able to meet up and show you around during the weekend if I’m free. I enjoy helping others so if you have any questions about NYC, send me a message and I'll try to assist you. :)

Interests

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• culture
• dancing
• dining
• drinking
• movies
• board games
• traveling
• music
• live music
• karaoke
• outdoor activities
• camping
• earth science
• history
• road trips
• beaches
• travel
• food
• museums
• comedy
• drag queens
• drag race

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to a little bit of everything but mainly 90s/00s rock, pop, EDM, Latin/Spanish, and indie.

Some of my favorite movies include: Garden State, Amelie, Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Fight Club, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Guardians of the Galaxy, and L'Auberge Espagnole

I don't read as much as I used to but some of my favorite books include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Great Gatsby, and the Harry Potter series

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My last year of college (2010) I went on an Alternative Spring Break trip. A group of 9 students and 1 staff member took a road trip in a van from Boston, MA down south to New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA). It took 20+ hours to drive there and we only stopped a few times to eat and use a restroom. While in New Orleans, we volunteered at a local animal shelter for a week. In our free time, we explored the city and took in the culture of NOLA. It was my second visit there and I hope to go again. I miss the food!

In Summer 2018, I took my first, long solo trip to Europe. During my 3 weeks of solo traveling, I visited Iceland (Reykjavik), Spain (Barcelona), France (Paris and Versailles), Netherlands (Amsterdam), and the UK (London). I met some wonderful people at the hostels and Couchsurfing events.

Teach, Learn, Share

- learn about the culture of the places I visit and people I meet
- practice my Spanish while in a Spanish-speaking country or with whoever speaks Spanish
- teach you how to do basic Spanish dances like salsa, cha cha, merengue, and bachata.
- share my knowledge of NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, or other places I've traveled to before
- encourage you to sing a karaoke song, have another drink, or try exotic/unfamiliar food

What I Can Share with Hosts

- I'm full of stories (mostly funny ones)
- Want a buddy to check out that new restaurant or bar? Let's go!
- Contact me up if you're in NYC so I can show you around
- Happy to share any travel tips about places I’ve lived in or visited

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Iceland, Japan, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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