My name is Marta Mensa. I was born in Catalonia (Spain), but I have lived in Peru, Mexico, Chile and Brussels. What I like most about this world is learning, that's why I love traveling, like everyone who has a Couchsurfing account. I believe that nationalities are labels of control, I hate borders and I know it is difficult to be an immigrant. Séneca's prayer is the best way to know who I am: "I was not born to live in a corner, my homeland is the world".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started my new job on March in Valdivia. I am starting again in a new place, new city and new country. For that reason, at the moment I can not offer a couch because I don’t have any. I live in a small place with a single bed. However, I can offer good company, wonderful experiences, enriching tours and a good friendship.

Interests

• cats
• surfing
• adventure travel
• travel
• art
• nature
• advertising
• improv comedy
• alternative lifestyles
• adventure sports
• clown
• alternative living
• animals lover
• animals and nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Stereophonics
The National
James
La Union
Mecano
Alaska

Movies:
Call by your name
Napoleon Dinamita
Låt den rätte komma in
Slava (Glory)

Books:
Con el corazón en la mano de Chris Cleave
El capitán salió a comer y los marineros tomaron el barco de Charles Bukowski
El canalla sentimental de Jaime Bayly.
El susurro de la mujer ballena de Alonso Cueto

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- To swing in Amazonas River with jungle men.

- To dive with sharks in Galapagos (Ecuador) and México (Islas Mujeres)

- To surf in Peru, México and Chile

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a university professor, I work at Austral University in Valdivia (Chile). I have two degrees: Humanities and Journalism. I have a Phd about art and advertising. I have a post doctorate in gender and advertising. I have published several articles in Academic Journals. If you want to know more about me, you can see my CV in:

https://humanidades.uach.cl/academicos/19919/

What I Can Share with Hosts

At the moment I can share my time. I only have one bed. If you travel with your sleeping bag I can offer a pad.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Spain