CURRENT MISSION

I recently quit my job in London to travel and meet people around the world. I'm creating an online learning platform called Start Loaded, it teaches and promotes the lifestyle of a digital nomad.

ABOUT ME

I've always enjoyed meeting new people, hearing about their experiences and embracing their cultures. Drumming has been a part of my life for 15 years and have always kept music close to me. I've recently been playing with a band called Our man in the field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaDZqaHrESM

I'm a digital graphic designer, I create intelligent brands and developing digital platforms. I love having a job that challenges my creativity and enables me to work anywhere. You can find my design work on my personal website:http://thomastalavera.com/

Being close to nature has always been important for me. I love longboarding, snowboarding and cycling. They all give me a taste of what real freedom means.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is too important to be taken seriously. I believe happiness comes from being aware and embracing every moment for what it is. I'm always up to trying something new and seeking adventures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Your house is my house or as you would say it in Mexico “Mi casa es tu casa”. I enjoy the thrill of hosting for people and making sure they have a great time. Since I've been living in London I've kept my door open and have hosted a variety of people. It's an exciting way of meeting someone new and showing them things around the city.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I was close to the couchsurfing community in Hamburg. This enabled me to enjoy the company of like minded people from different cultures. I experienced a party in a large unused bunker and great barbecues in Hamburg's parks.

London also got me close to the couchsurfing community. I attended a few language exchange sessions and partied with some amazing people.

Interests

Graphic design
Music
Drumming
Teaching
Cicling
Music production
Longboarding
Traveling
Cooking
Film
Photography
Street art

• dogs
• arts
• design
• graphic design
• street art
• photography
• cooking
• recipes
• walking
• partying
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• music
• cycling
• snowboarding
• language exchange
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
I love anything with complex drums, funky electronic beats and clever lyrics. I love listening to live music and seeing musicians perform on stage. TM Juke, Boozoo bajau, Tame Impala, Incubus, Thievery corporation, xxx, Betoko, Zhu and The taylors are just a few the artists I love. I love to find new artists that create new and challenging music, you can find some of my playlists here: https://soundcloud.com/thomas_talavera

Movies
I love documentaries, challenging and arty movies and snowboarding films. Amelie, The original jungle book, High rise, Hail Caesar, Fear and loathing in las vegas, Into the wild, The antichrist, Dogtooth, Enter the void, Irreversible, Taxidermia, The fight club, Lock stock and two smoking barrels, Rock'n rolla, Waltz with bashir, Beasts of the southern wild are just a few of the movies I love.

Books
I love to read under a tree after a good longboarding session, one of my dreams is to create a children's book with wacky illustrations. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 100 años de soledad, Gypsy kid, The cat in the hat, The very hungry caterpillar, Stig of the dump, Catcher in the rye and many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked as a chalet host in the French Alps

I swam in a lake full of crocodiles

I moved continent for love

I worked at a firework company in an ex military bomb site

I've been to a birthday party in a palace

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach: Drumming, Design, painting, Spanish, English, photography, 3d rendering and composing, Web design, Cooking, Longboarding, snowboarding, etc

What I Can Share with Hosts

I used to be a chalet host in the Alps, I enjoy cooking a good meal and sharing new recipes with people.

I'm very easygoing and always up for a good chat about life. whether it's walking the dog, cooking, cleaning, fixing the shower, looking after the kids or teaching a new skill I always try to offer something with my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Mexico, United Kingdom