Hi there! My name is Val and I love social and environmental activism. I am a very friendly and positive person who loves meeting new people from different cultures.

I also really love animals and nature, which is why I have been vegetarian for quite a while and right now I'm vegan. So if you're are too, great! If not, that's okay too :)

Sometimes when I think about my life so far, I realize that the most meaningful memories come from the places I have visited and the people I've met during travels, which is why traveling is something that I'd love to do all my life and welcoming guests seems like a lot of fun as well. If you come to Guadalajara and I have a bit of free time, I would love to show you around the city! I really enjoy taking long walks, taking pictures, riding bikes, and exploring new places and routes using public transportation.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe traveling is a really amazing thing and everybody should get a chance to do it even if they don't have much money, which is why I love the idea of hosting people at my home and getting hosted in other countries. I think your travel experience is a thousand times better when you get to live it like a local and make new friends!

Interests

I love to read, specially historical novels and coming-of-age stories. I also like books about philosophy, buddhism, ecology, and all sorts of adventures. I also really enjoy being outdoors, camping, and mountain-climbing.

• books
• education
• vegetarian
• vegan
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• camping
• ecology
• languages
• philosophy
• volunteering
• road trips
• nature
• spirituality
• buddhism
• feminism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Birdy, Nahko and Medicine for the People, AnnenMayKantereit, Coldplay.

Books: Life of Pi, Into the Wild, White Oleander, and The Book Thief.

Movies: I love foreign films, such as Marie Heurtin, La famille Bélier (The Belier Family), Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho (The Way He Looks), La Vie d'Adèle (Blue is the Warmest Color).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I climbed to the peak of the Nevado de Colima mountain when I was 17 years old. It was one of the greatest experiences I've had in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help you learn Spanish, English, ou un petit peu de français :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Mexico, United States