I am currently backpacking in central America for 6 months. I started in Mexico City in April 2019 and plan to make my way down through Central America, with a very loose plan. I like to live places rather than visiting in a whirlwind. During this trip I want to explore how communities are organized, what makes people stay together or leave. I am also a horseback riding instructors for people with special needs and want to see what the practices are in Central America.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am all about the sharing economy, building meaningful relationships with real people. And seeing a place through the eyes of a local. I like living places rather than travelling through them.

Interests

Sports, nature, dance, cooking, travels.
I'm a big fan of horseback riding and I absolutely love horse trekking in the countries I visit.
Hiking also, for the stunning scenaries when you get to the top...

• horses
• dancing
• cooking
• running
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• equestrian
• hiking
• sports
• science
• breadmaking
• philosophical conversations

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Melody Gardot, Jack Johnson, Chopin...
Movies: The Secret in their Eyes - Juan Jose Campanella, Million dollar baby - Clint Eastwood.
Books: L'insoutenable légereté de l'être - Milan Kundera, Les mains du Miracle - Joseph Kessel.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing things happen on a daily basis, they can be very small and sometimes big. It’s all about the perspective! For example I sat on a professional level dressage horse. I only walked, but just feeling the power and the connection with the horse was amazing and made my day.
I did a horse trek on New Zealand's South Island. The sceneries were stunning, the guests lovely and the horses super friendly.
I watched 3h straight of Northern lights, lying on a rock, with an ideal temperature of negative few degrees.
I left on a 6-month backspacing trip in Central America.

Teach, Learn, Share

I discovered that I love teaching horseback riding to kids and youth with special needs. I have never tried typical students but I don't see why I wouldn't like it! Sharing my knowledge and sparking somebody's interest is extremely rewarding, and I find it very humbling to have somebody trust me to teach them. I probably learnt as much in my lessons as my students did. They taught me about communication, a lot.
I’d love to teach you how to make homemade sourdough bread. Or crepes. Learn about your cultural habits. Share a meal, travel tips, or the experience of going to the market.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My love for cooking and baking ! Cooking and baking for others is one of my ways to express love and gratitude.
I am interested in people and I want to share my curiosity.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Ireland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Netherlands, New Zealand