Just a gal with a colorful imagination and an obnoxious mission to make people smile.

My name is Gloria, but people call me "Glo" and I like to think it has a little to do with the positivity and light I try to radiate!

10 days after I finished university, I booked a one-way ticket to Europe. Couchsurfing has always been a huge part of my travels, but now 5 years and 60+ countries later, I travel now mainly for work (I'm a full-time travel writer/photographer).

So now I try to take a few weeks off to explore cities and countries strictly for pleasure and not my Instagram (https://instagram.com/glographics) or blog.

I've been on Couchsurfing since 2012, and though there's no doubt it's definitely changed over the years, I still hope there are people on here who find beauty in the new friendships, cultural exchanges, and expanded perspectives.

Just so you can check that I'm not crazy, my blog is: http://TheBlogAbroad.com.

Favorite Quote:
"If someone doesn't have a smile, give them yours."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To keep connecting with free-spirited and dynamic souls who make this world such a beautiful place.

Interests

Learning.
Loving.
Living.

• writing
• photography
• dancing
• traveling
• blogging
• basketball

Music, Movies, and Books

Anything I can dance to!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode a hot air balloon over Luxor, Egypt and managed not to piss my pants in fear!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love taking photos, and I'm always happy to share my photography skills with my hosts or guests.

Always happy to learn a few funny words of your language too!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anything about [Black] American culture, music, dance, and of course, some fun new pictures for your social media.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United Kingdom, United States