CURRENT MISSION

living in spain for a year, want to travel to as many countries as possible.

ABOUT ME

Hola, my name is Octavio, friends call me Tavo. I am mexican-american, living in Spain for the school year where I teach english. My friend told me about the opportunity to teach english abroad so I jumped on board. Now her and I are planning travels to as many countries/couches possible.. I am an easy going, respectful, fun-loving guy, love to make fun of myself.. i enjoy dancing, running, and cooking good food.. I am down to meet for a drink, sight see, learn new languages and phrases and eat hella food! My couch is available in Spain and in CA!

PHILOSOPHY

it happens for a reason.
listen without defending, and speak without offending.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

How i participate...? i am new to the CS world but would love to meet people from al over the world whether here in Europe or back in the USA.. here in spain my roommate and I have several beds for guests and in CA my family house has beds available as well.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

none offically, but plenty of practice during my college years. :)

Interests

cooking, dancing, hiking, running, trying new foods customs, cultures and traditions..

• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• mexican food
• running
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

requiem for a dream, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, blood in blood out, pans labyrinth, amores perros

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

being an uncle to my niece is awesome.. I'm not a parent, nor plan on being one but being an uncle puts my life into perspective.. this is true love.

Teach, Learn, Share

i cook mean mexican dishes.. if you like spicy mexican food, put me in the kitchen.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Ireland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Spain, United States