I am from Ventura, CA, a quiet beach town 100km North of Los Angeles. I have worked as a Brewer at a Craft Brewery, built houses, managed a restaurant and sometimes play in a 3 piece band with two of my best friends. I am always looking to learn something new and help someone in need.

Currently traveling for the first time in my life and loving it! I am passionate about surfing and always striving to be more creative.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hope to make new friends on Couchsurfing that I would not have met otherwise. I am new to Couchsurfing but I am not looking just for a free place to stay, rather to participate in an exchange. I also am hoping it will provide the chance for me to show my town to more travelers in the future as a host! I continue to see so many wonderful experiences from this platform and I want to contribute what I have to it!

Interests

• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• music
• camping
• surfing
• craft beer

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is a big part of my family culture. I was raised listening to classic rock with my dad, who also showed me bands like The Strokes and Kings of Leon when they emerged. Coming into my own musically I have found my sweet spot to be in the Surf Rock/Psych Rock genre. I also am down to dance to some Cumbia anytime though:)

I have always loved reading George Orwell and Kurt Vonnegut. I am always looking for a good biography though.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My Great Grandfather immigrated from the Basque Country a century ago. My Basque family in California lost contact with our family living in the French region of Basque Country 40 years ago. While traveling, I had the amazing oppurtunity to meet and reconnect with our family living near Bayonne, France thanks to my cousin finding me on Facebook! We were able to construct a family tree that went back 4 generations.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a lover of language exchange, currently in working in my Spanish. My dream is to be fluent in 4 languages like my grandfather was.

I love music and am always seeking new bands and keen to show others who are interested my favorite bands.

I am always up for cooking a good meal, particularly spicy or with curry. Mexican food is a staple where I live, I love cooking tacos and burritos for people. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories from home and the road, cooking meals and providing good and happy company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States