Soy una persona alegre y divertida, viajera por placer, artista innata y escritora de aventuras y desventuras de la vida.
Estudié turismo apenas terminé el secundario y desde el 2015 estoy viajando de manera nomada para conocer distintas culturas, lugares y el calor de su gente, sus costumbres y compartir gratos momentos.
Me encanta fotografiar, escribir y pintar. Soy una persona sociable y adaptable, que está admirada por el mundo nuevo que comenzó a descubrir.

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Hello everyone!!
My name is Agostina and I'm from Argentina.
I was born in a small, charming town in the center of my country, in Cordoba State.
I grew up there. My grandparents raised me because my parents worked all day. Why do I tell you this? Because I'm super happy to have shared 17 years of my life with this two incredible persons. They were an excellent example for my life. I'm still spending so much time with them when I'm at home.
I moved to another city when almost 18 years old. I did this by myself. I had chosen to study Tourism at the University. So, I went out of my comfort zone for a first time in my life. It was exciting, and at the same time, scary. I didn't know anything. I had never met anyone new. However, little by little I made really good friends. I had amazing teachers and I was in love with my career. Also, I met my first love during my first month at the University. In addition, I had my first job in a restaurant. During the third year of University, I found a really good job in a travel agency. I learned a lot. That first year I was picking up people in terminals and airports and dropping them off at their hotels. I used to do booking for them and for another clients.
During the following two years I started to work as a Tourist Guide. I loved to do this, and I was very friendly. I taught people about geography, history, important landmarks, etc. I was so happy to hear their stories too. Unfortunately, in 2014 my ex-boss needed a person to do booking, so I went back to the desk. I was not really happy. I spent about 10 hours every day with a computer, working in an office, sitting in my chair... To much stress. Finally, after thinking and thinking, I decided to quit. Coincidently, it was the same period when my first boyfriend and I broke up after almost seven years. So I went back to my parents' house and six months later I decided to start an incredible trip around South America. It took me 15 months, more than 10 countries, some islands, a lot of new people and amazing landscapes. It was the most adventurous trip of my whole life. I learned Portuguese in Brazil, some basic French in French Guiana, and then I moved to US to work as an Au Pair for 18 months. I took care of four wonderful children. In the meanwhile I learned English and improved my skills.
“People have all kinds of dreams. To study at university. To live and work in another country. To improve their lives for themselves, and their families. If you're pursuing your dream and that dream requires English language skills, you may need to live in an English speaking country.”

Why do I tell you this? Because in 2015 I was really depressed, crying and lying in bed every single day for more than four months. I did not recognize myself, I was sad, I was mad, I felt without a goal. I didn't want to wake up in the morning, brush my hair or use makeup. But even then I knew that life has a purpose, a major purpose, and I directed myself to find it!!!
And yeah... My dream is to travel the world... It always was since I can remember... Then I started to be focused on other things like studying, or having a job, or finding a love...Yeah.... travel the World. That's why for the first time I'll go across the Pacific Ocean to Europe!!! Now, I feel ready.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Porque me interesa conocer lugares a través de su gente, y mostrarle los lugares a la gente que nos visita a través de lo que hago. Pienso que los intercambios en donde no hay lucro de por medio son los mejores porque es donde más se aprende.

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I really believe in CS as an excellent option to meet new people, share experiences, visit the city, eat together and talk about everything. CS opened my mind. I don't have stereotypes or judgements. Not anymore. I believe that the Universe put in front of you the correct people and the right experiences to learn and grow. Even if it is not happy, always it will be positive when you learn something new.

Interests

Me interesa pintar, utilizo técnicas al óleo, con pincel y espátula, aprendí hace poco puntillismo y decoro macetas que coloco en mi jardín de cactus.
Me interesa conocer gente de otros lugares, conocer anécdotas, costumbres, culturas, enseñarles a "tomar mate" y aprender nuevos idiomas para poder comunicarme.
También me gusta viajar, amo Argentina porque es un país bellísimo, pero también me gusta salir fuera de él y ver con qué me encuentro a la vuelta de la esquina.

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I am interested in painting, I use oil techniques, with brush and spatula, I learned pointillism recently and decorate pots that I place in my cactus garden.
I am interested in meeting people from other places, learning anecdotes, customs, cultures, teaching them to "drink mate" and learning new languages for communication.
I love Argentina because it is a beautiful country. You are welcome to see it and enjoy it by my hand.

• arts
• walking
• art history
• art
• food
• friends
• sustainability
• friendship
• sushi
• arte
• sustainable development
• walk
• friendships
• art museums
• walking around
• sustainable living
• walking tours
• walks
• friends and family
• food and drinks
• walking in nature
• sustainable agriculture
• walking barefoot
• food lover
• motorhome

Music, Movies, and Books

Ultimamente se me amplió mucho el oido a música de toda latinoamérica, India, África, Francia, algo de Israel e música en inglés británico y americano.
Into the Wild miré hace poco y me marcó el alma: "But when you forgive, you love. And when you love, God's light shines on you."

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Lately my listening was extended to music from all of Latin America, India, Africa, France, some of Israel and music in British and American English.
I watched “Into the Wild” recently and it marked my soul: "But when you forgive, you love And when you love, God's light shines on you."

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A través de la construcción natural, junto a mi pareja, pudimos hacernos nuestra propia casa de barro, con adobes, estiércol de caballo y materiales propios de la zona donde vivíamos, que era Mendoza, en Argentina!
Estar con las manos en el barro, levantando paredes, aprender a rebocar, a hacer conexiones eléctricas, clavar maderas para tener un techo! Fue realmente una de las mejores cosas que he hecho en mi vida!
Una experiencia grandiosa en la que aprendí que todo es posible cuando uno quiere de verdad!

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Through natural construction, together with my partner, we were able to make our own mud house, with adobe, horse dung and materials from the area where we lived, which was Mendoza, in Argentina!
To be with hands in the mud, raising walls, learn to rebocar, to make electrical connections, to nail wood to have a roof! It was really one of the best things I've done in my life!
A great experience in which I learned that everything is possible when you really want it!

Teach, Learn, Share

"La vida es un continuo aprendizaje, sólo hay que abrirse, porque lo que tenga que ser: Será"
Puedo enseñar a hablar español, a pintar, a beber mate y hacer "Dulce de Leche casero".
Aprender: todo lo que la vida a través de sus bellas personas estén dispuestas a enseñarme.
Compartir: Sonrisas, abrazos, largas charlas, anécdotas, mates, alfajores con dulce de leche, tartas de coco y ricas comidas del mundo entero! :)

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"Life is continuous learning, you just have to open up, because what has to be will be"
I can teach Spanish, painting, drinking “yerba mate” and making "Dulce de Leche casero".
Learn: everything that life through its beautiful people is willing to teach me.
Share: Smiles, hugs, long talks, anecdotes, mates, alfajores with dulce de leche, coconut tarts and delicious foods from around the world! :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Lo primero y principal que puedo ofrecer es mi respeto y mi buen humor!
Cuando uno viaja se cubre de una magia inexplicable, todo se predispone para que las cosas sucedan y se pueda seguir avanzando en el camino, siempre con buena energía y excelentes momentos compartidos!

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The first and foremost thing I can offer is my respect and my good humor!
When you travel, you cover yourself with an inexplicable magic, everything is predisposed so that things happen, and you can continue advancing along the way, always with good energy and excellent shared moments!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, France, French Guiana, Germany, Guyana, Italy, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Italy, United States