I'm a high school Spanish teacher. I've lived in Spain, Ecuador and Argentina and used couch surfing in Europe and South America. I also hosted a few people while living in Argentina. I'm now settled back in the USA and would like to stay connected with the couch surfing community by meeting up with those traveling in Milwaukee.

I can't stay in one place for more than a few weeks without itching to travel. I constantly seek new adventures, push myself to learn new things, love learning languages, and am fascinated by other cultures. I think that traveling and getting to know the world is the one thing everyone needs to do, and the best way to do so is by meeting people from countries around the world.

PHILOSOPHY

When traveling, don't just visit the big chuch and famous museum. Get to know the people, music, food, and culture. Capture the beautiful moments with photos and journal entries and never be afraid to try something new. Be mindful of other people, cultures, and languages, and when you realize a big inequality is out there, do everything in your power to work to fix it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Right now, for the month of July 2018 I am in Costa Rica and want to connect with ticos while I am here.
I'm living in Waukesha and would be willing to show people visiting Milwaukee around.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed in Europe when I was studying abroad in Madrid, Spain three years ago. I also have couchsurfed a bit in Argentina and Chile.

Interests

I'm inspired by photography and always seek to find new angles, clever lighting, and beautiful things to capture. Music keeps me going when I'm stressed or tired and I love learning about music from all different countries. Music from Andalucía is my favorite in Spain, and listening to Fado in Lisbon, Portugal is a memory I'll carry with me forever.
Although I love photography and music, I think I love food the most. How foods are prepared and what ingredients are used tells so much about a country, and enjoying the flavors of new dishes is something I look forward to everywhere I go.

• culture
• photography
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• surfing
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Abel Pintos, Los Tekis, Los Nocheros, Carlos Vives, Maná, Jesse y Joy, Reik, Bacilos, Juanes, Juan Luís Guerra, O.A.R., Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Regina Spektor, Needtobreathe, Imogen Heap
Movies: National Treasure, The Bucket List, Legally Blonde, Bridesmaids
Books: Globalization, Education, and Social Justice; Action for social justice in education: fairly different; The end of poverty: economic possibilities for our time; The Alchemist/El Alquimista, The Lincoln Lawyer, Bossypants, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went to Iceland a few years ago and was blown away at the unique culture and landscapes. I also LOVED the Uyuni region of Bolivia -- the salt flats, volcanos, geysers, hot springs, rock formations, etc. are absolutely incredible.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have a lot of knowledge of photography I can share. I've been teaching both English and Spanish as a second language for about 7 years now, so if you want to pick up a little of either I can help! I also am 50% Sicilian and can cook a mean italian meal -- my family makes our own italian sausage and there's nothing like a well-done pizza.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Ecuador, Spain, United States

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