I am a microbiology scientist from Mexico. I work as a Ph.D. Candidate at the Institute of Biology at Leiden University. I will be living here in the Netherlands for 3 years. This is an exciting opportunity for my career, traveling and meeting friendly people from all over the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hope to make many friends and have incredible experiences with people all over the world. I want to share many funny experiences with people who visit me and have some of them with interesting guests.

Interests

I like cooking, hiking, mountaineering, camping, sightseeing and traveling, and any other extreme activity that I could try.

• cooking
• beer
• coffee
• food
• museums
• walking around
• leiden

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite Music is Metal. Rammstein is my top band, but I like some others. I also listen to rock and pop music. I prefer classics like Guns´n Rouses, Queen, Oasis, and more.

I don´t have a favorite movie. I enjoy any kind of movie. Horror, drama, action, western, and independent films. Of course, there are some movies that I like more than others.

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. I like crime novels (Gone Baby Gone). Psychological thriller (The analyst) and any novel related. I like also Dan Brown´s novels (Deception point is my favorite at the moment).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once I and some friends went to Campeche which is one state of Mexico. There we got to a community that is close to a Mayan archeological site, but the only way to get to the pyramids was by biking. The experience itself of riding a bike through an 8km-jungle way was amazing because I could feel the warm weather, hear the sounds of nature and smell the combination of vegetation and wetland. And if it wasn´t enough I can see an Ocelote (It is a kind of little Jaguar) crossing the road in front of me. Finally, we got the appreciated reward. The majestic sight of the imposing pyramids surrounded by beautiful jungle.

Teach, Learn, Share

That is easy. I want to learn about the people and places where I go as much as I can share about myself and my experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Excellent travel tips, recommendations for Mexican food, and cooking tips. Funny time, some food and drinks (beer Jaja). Actually, anything hosts need and I can offer or help.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, Guatemala, Netherlands, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Netherlands