Hello! hola! konnichiwa! Oi, tudo bem! I'm Richie. Nice to meet you! Thank you for dropping by my profile. I'm Peruvian & Japanese mixed. I'm very passionate about the arts, music and soccer! And of course making many new friends from every corner of the world!

When I travel, I try to always find an awesome hostel or find surfers who host. It makes part of the travel also very enjoyable.

Born in South America and raised most of my life in LA. I recently lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 4.5 years. Music is my main passion. I've played various instruments since I was 12 years old. Baritone, and drums (marching band bass, congas and taiko!) I’m very athletic and love playing sports.

I enjoy hosting guests who are considerate, respectful and nice. As a guest, I always pick up after myself and organized.

Looking forward to meet great people, get know them, learn and make a connection.

I can be available for last-minute hosting, but it would depend on my schedule and availability. Thank you.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I look forward to attend CS meet ups and host of course! Are you hosting an event? I'd love to come and I'll bring something!

If you need a host, please have a well-written profile, with current photos, and references from other hosts. Maybe be open to have a video call before. It would be easier to host you :)

Interests

• arts
• culture
• concerts
• dining
• drinking
• music
• piano
• sports
• soccer
• tennis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got to drive an Indy-car to 145 mph by myself and a spotter on the radio in a raceway in Pomona, California.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've been working in talent acquisition in the entertainment and video game industry for a few years now. I'm happy to share tips and hints on how to write a resume, cover letter and how to get ready for interviews.

Also happy to share about how it is to visit or live in Los Angeles and San Francisco! Las Vegas, too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to share my experience growing up in many different countries, perhaps cook together, share stories about life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Peru, United States