Hola, soy Verónica de Manta, Ecuador. Soy viajera de largo plazo: ya hice 111 días por México, 4 meses en África como voluntaria y ahora estoy preparando nuevas rutas por Europa y Asia. Me encanta conocer gente local, compartir historias y disfrutar cosas sencillas: caminar, tomar un café o una copa de vino y conversar con calma.

Ahora paso temporadas entre Estados Unidos y otros países. Hace poco estuve en Hawái, donde me llamó mucho la atención la influencia japonesa en la isla y la cantidad de canchas de golf. Estoy aprendiendo a jugar golf poco a poco, rodeada de palmeras y atardeceres 🌺⛳️

Soy una mujer positiva, respetuosa e independiente. Me gustan los espacios limpios y organizados, y siempre cuido las casas donde me hospedan como si fueran mías. A veces puedo recibir viajeras en mi casa en Manta, cerca de la playa, cuando estoy en Ecuador.

Hi! I’m Veronica from Manta, Ecuador. I’m a slow traveler who loves long journeys and deep connections with local people. I’ve done a 111-day trip around all 32 states of Mexico and a 4-month volunteer trip in Africa. Now I’m planning new adventures in Europe and Asia.

I spend part of my time in the US and in other countries. Recently I stayed in Hawaii and loved discovering its Japanese influence and all the golf courses. I’m slowly learning to play golf, enjoying palm trees, sunsets and simple moments.

I’m a positive, respectful and independent wo

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I love slow travel, real human connections and sharing cultures. I don’t just want to visit places, I want to meet the people who live there, listen to their stories and see their city through their eyes.
As a guest, I am respectful, clean and independent. As a host, I love opening my home in Manta, Ecuador when I’m there, and making people feel welcome. For me, Couchsurfing is not free accommodation, it’s a beautiful way to build friendships around the world.

Intereses

travel, slow travel, road trips, beaches, oceans, sunsets, golf, jewelry making, handmade crafts, photography, social media, storytelling, writing a travel book, learning and practicing languages (English, Portuguese, etc.), local food, coffee, wine, cultural exchange, meeting local people, women travelers, cruises, nature, walking by the sea, live music, laughing a lot, spiritual experiences, personal growth, volunteering, tennis, skating, hosting travelers in Manta Ecuador

• photography
• wine
• traveling
• music
• sports
• golf
• languages
• volunteering
• beaches
• nature
• personal growth

Música, películas y libros

Books: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez.
Music: I love music from the 60s – The Beatles, Motown, soul and romantic ballads.
Movies: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Life is Beautiful and other emotional, inspiring movies.

Algo increíble que he hecho

Something amazing I’ve done
I did a 111-day trip across all 32 states of Mexico, staying with local women and families and collecting stories for a future book.
I also volunteered in Uganda, Africa, teaching children with disabilities how to make jewelry so they can have an income in the future.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

Teach: I can teach basic jewelry making, share about Ecuadorian and Latin American culture, and help with simple Spanish phrases. I also love sharing travel tips from my long journeys.
Learn: I’d love to improve my English, learn some Italian and other languages, and discover local recipes, traditions and everyday life in each place I visit.
Share: I can share stories, good conversation, a positive attitude, help in the house, and sometimes a home-cooked Ecuadorian meal or some little jewelry pieces made by me.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

a guest I am respectful, tidy and independent. I always try to leave spaces cleaner than I found them and I’m happy to help with small things at home (dishes, cooking, organizing, etc.). I usually buy my own food and I don’t expect luxury, just a safe and friendly place.
I can share stories from my travels in Mexico, Africa and many other places, teach a bit of jewelry making and simple Spanish, and sometimes cook an Ecuadorian meal or bring a small handmade jewelry gift. Most of all, I offer good conversation, a positive attitude and real interest in the people who open their home to me.

Países que he visitado

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Venezuela

Países en los que he vivido

Australia, Ecuador, Spain, United States