Hola!! Voy a escribir una mezcla de español y inglés :)

Me llamo Tess, acabo de volver de Madrid donde estuve aprendiendo español, y me gustaría conocer a gente hispanohablante aquí también. Pero una cosa importante: no uso Couchsurfing para ligar! Así que por favor no me envíes mensajes si eso es tu intención. No tengo intenciones ocultas: me gusta hablar español, me gusta hablar con gente maja, y me gusta conocer a la cultura.

My travelling philosophy:
Like everyone on this site, I am passionate about travelling, but I'm not about covering the most ground or ticking off the most sights in my guidebook. Not that I think this is a bad way to travel, but personally, my most touristy experiences were also my most forgettable. I feel really strongly about immersing myself as much as possible into new cultures, and getting to know places and people I would never usually have encountered. I really cherish the connections and memories I make with the people I meet while travelling, and could reminisce about them for hours!

Interests

La cultura española, la lingüística, la guitarra clásica, el piano, cocinar, la naturaleza, andar en bici, el senderismo, la salsa cubana, la comida...

De vez en cuando escribo en un blog (en inglés) sobre mis experiencias de vivir aquí en Madrid y aprender español. http://atravesdellenguaje.blogspot.com.es/

• culture
• dancing
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• piano
• volunteering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived and travelled in India for 6 months in 2012, volunteering in a small school for disabled children near Varanasi, and teaching 25 adorable 9-year-olds in Kerala. Whilst I know there is a lot to be said about voluntourism, it was hands down the most life-changing experience of my (admittedly short, so far) existence, and taught me not only how magical and diverse India is, but how exciting it is to become totally immersed in a culture. This is where my travelling philosophy really began, and I'm dreaming for when I'll get to return and continue travelling through the many diverse regions!

Teach, Learn, Share

Eager to learn almost ANYTHING (especially, but not limited to, anything which involves dancing, eating, and playing musical instruments)! And equally happy to return the favour, whether that be by answering grammar questions, forwarding on some links to great Aussie music, or sharing a good travel story!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Mi amor por las lenguas, la música, la cultura, y la comida... y también soy muy friki por la lingüística si eso te interesa.

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, England, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, India, Spain