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Overview

  • 4 references
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning French, Japanese
  • 30, Female
  • Member since 2015
  • COO
  • Undergraduate
  • From Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico
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About Me

A kind introvert with a strong sense of adventure and a quirky sense of humour.

When I travel, I enjoy learning about the country's gastronomy, language, history, art, music and seeing the world through new perspectives while interacting with locals. I am an organized traveller and usually plan an itinerary beforehand to make the most out of the experience. Some of my hobbies are creating personalized maps of the cities I visit using MyMaps, and creating pin lists on Maps for recommendations. I constantly ask for recommendations from locals! Whether I'm just chilling on a beach or walking around the city visiting landmarks, I aim to remain mindfully open to new experiences. I also love taking photos to capture the memories created with friends. Let's explore!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to connect and create meaningful connections with like-minded people around the world! I love exchanging travel experiences and recommending places. I want to show you around my city. 😄

Interests

One of my hobbies is reviewing places on Google Maps! I love reading, singing, traveling, cooking, and kickboxing. I am quiet and shy at first but once you get to know me, I tend to be more outgoing. I am also a big fan of anime, my favourite being One Piece.

  • culture
  • singing
  • dancing
  • education
  • dining
  • meditation
  • reading
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • business
  • teaching
  • languages
  • philosophy
  • mindfulness
  • museums
  • ai

Music, Movies, and Books

I have a playlist that changes with my mood. I would add or remove songs depending on my life experiences, varying from Latin music, jazz, soul, opera, mariachi, and hip hop! My taste is quite diverse and that translates into pretty much every area of my life. I connect deeply with the melody and lyrics so sometimes it is hard to find new music that interests me. I don't usually watch movies but when I do, it's probably a Disney movie, a psychological thriller or an independent artsy movie. I enjoy psychology books, Latin American literature, poetry, historical revisionism, and I'm always open to exploring new recommendations! Hit me up with your favorite book. 🌸

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Vietnam for 7 years and it's forever changed the way I see and interact with the world. Unlearning is as important as learning! Attempting to deconstruct one's conditioning is eye-opening.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a life-long learner and I would love to share what that means to me. I am an enthusiastic learner and a teacher. I also love dancing, show me your best salsa moves! 💃🏻💃🏻

What I Can Share with Hosts

A smile, a story, and kindness.

I will sincerely show you my authentic self and create the right environment for connections and meaningful conversations. I will listen to anything you have to share about your culture or life and will enthusiastically share experiences I've had around the world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Viet Nam

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