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Hola a todxs! Si bien mi nombre es Melanie, mis amigxs me conocen como Popi. Nací en Argentina y soy residente permanente australiana, tramitando la ciudadanía.

Viajo desde el 2016 , mayoritariamente junto a mi pareja, Bonnie. Hace mucho que no tengo evaluaciones aquí porque estuvimos usando su cuenta.

Ahora mismo, nos encontramos recorriendo Mexico, pensando en cruzar la frontera hacia Guatemala pronto.

Soy periodista y acompañante terapéutica de personas con discapacidad.

Me gusta charlar, hacer preguntas, conocer la historia de los lugares que visito y, sobre todo, escuchar sobre esta historia de la boca de los mismos residentes. Soy sociable, aunque también disfruto -y necesito- de mi propio tiempo para recargar energía.

Me encanta debatir con un buen mate argentino de por medio, compartir una rica comida, ver una película e intercambiar música y futuros destinos de viaje!

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Hello everyone! Even though my name is Melanie, everyone knows me as Popi. I was born in Argentina and I am an australian permanent resident, on the way to apply for the citizenship.

Ive been traveling since 2016, mainly with my partner, Bonnie. I dont have many reviews here because weve been using her account, unfortunately.

At the moment, we are in Mexico, preparing our itinerary for the next couple of weeks. I thinkGuatemala will be our next destination.

I am a journalist and a disability support worker. I love talking to people, making questions, learning about the history of the places I visit and, specially, learning about it from the locals perspective. I am very sociable but I also enjoy having time for myself.

I am always ready to share a little debate drinking some yummy mate, to share a nice meal together, watch a movie. exchange music and future travel destinations!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

No hay mejor forma de conocer un lugar realmente, que charlando y compartiendo tiempo con una persona local. He tenido experiencias que cambiaron mi vida gracias a Couchsurfing. Creo que es una excelente forma de viajar.

There is no better way to really get to know a place than talking and sharing time with a local. Ive had life changing experiences thanks to Couchsurfing. I think it is an excellent way of traveling.

Interests

Veo películas de Julia Roberts cuando tuve un mal día, su sonrisa me calma.

I watch Julia Roberts movies when I had a bad day because her smile calms me down.

• dogs
• literature
• human rights
• womens rights
• news
• movies
• traveling
• hockey
• journalism
• languages
• beaches
• food
• sexuality
• pasta
• women empowerment
• social movements
• lgtb
• loud music

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite movie> Inglourious Basterds and Erin Brockovich

Favourite book> Tokio Blues by Murakami, Soy una tonta por quererte by Camila Lopez Villalba, Cuando me muera quiero que me toquen cumbia by Cristian Alarcon or anything from Leila Guerriero

Favourite music > Alabama Shakes, Fat Freddys Drop, Etta James and Billie Holliday

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Going from Manaos, Brasil to Leticia, Colombia on a cargo ship with other 250 peple, for 7 days across the Amazon river, sleeping on a hammock with no reception.

Diving into a El Meco Cascade in Mexico.

Being far away from my family and friends during COVID, with no chance to go back to Argentina due to flight restrictions.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my love for writing and I can teach you all my weird argentinian customs. Teach me anything you are passionate about I would love to learn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Buena onda, mates, orden de la casa, cuidado de las mascotas, charlas sobre las historias locas de viaje y una riquisima comida cocinada por Bonnie, porque yo soy muy mala.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Spain