I´m Lina Maldonado, I currently live in Paris, my lovely city and very eager to eat the world, I love to travel, I am passionate - excited to know new places, cultures, languages, gastronomy, see the landscapes, walk, discover curiosities of their culture, I find it so interesting, I like to talk to people and enjoy each new place for its landscapes, I love nature gives me tranquility and peace, of course to know new cultures, customs, I am also very sociable, detail-oriented. I love teaching and above all learning is an interesting exchange, I meet people from many parts of the world, which makes my meetings interesting, because there is always an exchange of different ideas. I´ve moved many times, for job opportunities, and because I find it an interesting way to grow and learn. This 2022, I plan in traveling and getting to know beautiful places with their people and culture. .

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I find it a very interesting way to meet people who share the same interests, and who can give you advice and this kind of help for travelers in their countries, because they are the best guides and with whom you can talk about things in common and teach about your culture, country, interests, share various things. I am eager to be part of the community.

Interests

• viajar
• idiomas
• fotografía
• arte
• videos
• gastronomia
• leer
• cantar
• museos
• aire libre
• montar caballo

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music, I love to listen to different songs, I love English pop style music, Spanish, French and Italian music are the most I have listened to in my playlist. I love to read, some of my good books are "The Queen's Bedchamber", John Katzenbach the Psychoanalyst, A Life with Purpose, and currently reading Magica Fe by J.J Benitez. My favorite movies I can include, Me before you, titanic, I Love Rosie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I love teaching, one of the most interesting things has been being a volunteer for the United Nations for children and youth, I loved that and working on different projects with the office in favor of the 2030 agenda in relation to the development and sustainability goals. On the other hand, I was fashion and tourism coordinator for several years with the purpose of supporting the industry sector, promote tourism and also raise funds to help other foundations.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love teaching languages (Spanish and English), I would also like to learn languages, local cuisine, photography, art, readings, learn about the spiritual side and go to places that allow me to connect with the essential God.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to exchange about our culture.
Meaningful experiences in the language, cooking typical things of each country.
On the other hand I would also love to visit the emblematic places, recommended from your experience.
I consider myself collaborative and helpful. If I can help from my knowledge, help to organize, and / or any activity with pleasure.
I consider myself a good conversationalist, so we can talk about traveling experiences as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Colombia, France, Italy, Spain, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Venezuela