CURRENT MISSION

To be.

ABOUT ME

Thinker, feeler, lover, artesan, dancer, music lover, naturist, life-lover...
I love exploring cultures, people, the world and mostly myself by all means. I love people and all their creative endeavors, and I love nature. I am direct and straightforward, but polite. Speak your mind out to me please!

If I could have one super power, it would be flying. Diving was the closest I got so far.

PHILOSOPHY

Never be too shy to make a connection. I think people should learn to communicate in as many ways possible. I look for stuff to enjoy in life, because life is meant to be enjoyed! :
Bpe open and acceptive and things will happen for the best.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I organize and participate in CS gatherings, trips, Free Hugs and whatever. =) I love surfing and hosting as much as I can, showing them my country and learning about theirs.

I love to meet people and know the similarities and the differences of our cultures. I'm always in awe about the wonderful opportunities this world gives us.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Sorry for having stopped updating this list. I cherish all my hosts and guests, you were all awesome. :D

Surfed:
> 08-2007 - Nathan Andren and Sergio (Detroit, USA).
> 02-2008 - Adam and Yaara (Jerusalem, Israel).
> 10-2008 - Kostis and Kostantinos Malliotikis (Iraklio, Crete).
> 10-2008 - Erkki Vaisanen (Xania, Crete).
> 10-2008 - Danae Antoniadi and Jamie (Iraklio, Crete).
> 12-2008 - Ghassab (Petra, Jordan).
> 02-2009 - Rowan Salim (Amman, Jordan).
> 08-2009 - Naama and Alex Sobol (Haifa, Israel).
> 09-2009 - Ram Ozeri (Jerusalem, Israel).
> 09-2009 - Tim Cruz and Weston Wilson (Estado de Mexico, Mexico).
> 10-2009 - David De La Para (Mexico City, Mexico).
> 10-2009 - Carlos Gama (Mexico City, Mexico).
> 10-2009 - Diaz Benitez (Cuernavaca, Mexico).
> 10-2009 - Yaron and Astrid Nir (Tepoztlan, Mexico).
> 10-2009 - Luis Vasquez (Guadalajara, Mexico).
> 10-2009 - Rut Simja (DF, Mexico).
> 10-2009 - Liz Fishwick (Mexico City, Mexico).
> 11-2009 - Erika Mendoza (Morelia, Mexico).
> 11-2009 - Jorge De Haro Sautto (Guanajuato, Mexico).
> 11-2009 - Anapaula Luna (Guadalajara, Mexico).
> 11-2009 - Alisa and Hector (Mezunte, Mexico).
> 11-2009 - Attila Mac Bata (San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico).
> 11-2009 - Edicson Yasmani Aparicio, Mérida, Mexico.
> 11-2009 - Daian and Ireyca (Mexico City, Mexico).
> 12-2009 - Hector the photographer (Mexico City, Mexico).
> 12-2009 - Bronson and Ahmed (Mexico City, Mexico).
> 12-2009 - Rudy Robles (San Cristobal, Mexico).
> 12-2009 - Saul Salazar (Rio Verde, Mexico).
> 01-2010 - Salvador Moreno (San Luis Potosi, Mexoco).
> 01-2010 - Georgina Rojas Zambrano (San Luis Potosi, Mexoco).
> 01-2010 - Carolina Cobos (Poza Rica, Mexico).
> 02-2010 - Geli Zetina González (Xalapa, Mexico).
> 03-2010 - Ryan Dali (Xela, Guatemala).
> 04-2010 - Roberto Santiago (Antigua, Guatemala).
> 05-2010 - Nestor Cubas (Tegucigalpa, Honduras).
> 06-2010 - Allen Jones (San Salvador, El Salvador).
> 06-2010 - Ivan Jose Gonzalez (La Fortuna, Costa Rica).
> 06-2010 - Mario Loup Vidal (San Jose, Costa Rica).
> 08-2011 - Tifzi Art Group, Jerusalem, Israel.

Hosted:
> 02-2008 - Laurent (France).
> 04-2008 - Tomas (Czech Republic).
> 04-2008 - George Zsiga (Hungary).
> 04-2008 - Florent (France).
> 04-2008 - Jared Amyakar(USA).
> 06-2008 - Selvin family (USA).
> 07-2008 - Lisa Meixner (Germany).
> 09-2008 - Guillaume, Rebecca, Alex, David and Marlise (USA/France).
> 09-2008 - Olly Kemp (England), Derreck McClay (Scotland) and Bridget Smith (Australia).
> 12-2008 - Raphael Viseman (Brazil).
> 12-2008 - Louna Looyea (Germany).
> 02-2009 - Tim Fudge (England).
> 03-2009 - Simone Krechel (Germany).
> 04-2009 - James Dee (England).
> 04-2009 - Aubrie Hornung (USA).
> 06-2009 - Hayley McLeod and Shaun (Canada).
> 09-2009 - Celeste Bertotto (Argentina).
> 07-2011 - Adrian BenAtar (Germany).
> 08-2011 - Adam (China).

Interests

I make macrame jewelry. It is fun! Check out my gallery: http://www.flickr.com/photos/noasknots/ or Noa's Knots on Facebook.

• books
• literature
• poetry
• singing
• theater
• dancing
• cooking
• crafts
• gardening
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• scuba diving
• etymology
• history
• languages
• graphic novels

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Bob Marley, Janis Joplin, Bobby McFerrin, Led Zeppelin, Maroon 5, The Eagles, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Mika, Leonard Cohen, Manu Chao, Lauryn Hill, Balkan Beat Box, The Monkees, Noa, Mira Awad, Herman's Hermits, The Zombies, MUSICALS!! Yehudit Ravitz, Ehud Banai, Izhar Ashdot, Shotey HaNevua, Yonni Rechter, Shalom Chanokh, Gazoz... Reggae, country, balkan, funk, opera, anything goes. =)

Books: I read some non-fiction, mostly history, science, psychology and spirituality. I love sci-fi and especially historic fiction novels from authors like Connie Willies, Tim Powers, Robert Harris and Audry Niffenger, and also Michael Anda, CS Lewis, Lewis Carrol, Ernest Hamingway, Jack Kerouac, A A Milne (prose and poetry!), Erich Kastner, Mark Twain, Neil Gaiman, and drama like Cyrano De Bergerac. Israeli poetry: Nathan Altermann, Tirza Atar, Leah Goldberg, Yehonatan Geffen.

Movies: The Big Lebowski, To Kill a Mockingbird, Singing in the Rain, American Beauty, Pay It Forward, Mary Poppins, Big Fish, The Usual Suspects, Gangs of NY, The Princess Bride, Disney films (old ones!), Howl's Moving Castle, Chasing Amy, Clerks, Rent, West Side Story, Hair, Waking Life, Amelie, The Shawshank Redemption, Adam Sandler, anything with Robin Williams or Meryl Streep.

TV: hardy ever... Angels in America, House MD, Black Edder, the Muppets.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Flew a hot air baloon in Kenya. Had been charged at by a bull at me at the bull run in Tlacotalpan, Mexico. Scuba-diving in bay islands in Honduras.Stayed up singing all night and then watched the the sun rise. Danced naked in the desert. Ate fresh corn right off the stalk. Lived in this world and can't get enough. :D

Teach, Learn, Share

Me gustaria mejorar mi español por favor!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach Hebrew, macrame, and cooking, and tell traveling stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Poland, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel

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