CURRENT MISSION

Travel the world, enjoy every day and help ones in need !

ABOUT ME

Soy un viajero!

"Un VIAJERO, es una persona adicta a viajar, que lo ha hecho y lo sabe hacer, que en cada viaje aprende de la vida, del mundo y de sí­ mismo, una persona abierta que cree en la buena fe de las personas y la posibilidad de un mundo mejor, es hospitalario, aventurero, con conciencia social y ambiental, un altruista y un soñador." - W. Salaz

I'm a TRAVELER!

A TRAVELER is a person addicted to traveling, that has done it, and know how to do it, on every trip he learns from life, the world and about himself, an open person that believes in people's good faith and the possibility of a better world, hospitable, adventurer, with a social and human conscience, an altruist and a dreamer.

If you need any info or help in Cartagena feel free to write me, if you want a faster reply do it directly to my email: wsalaz@hotmail.com.

My recommendations for accommodation in Cartagena:
- Nice and clean hostel: El Viajero
- Party Hostel: Media Luna
- For hotels, apartment rentals and tours you can write me to: thecartagenian@gmail.com

NEW WILLY (Updated July 1st 2011)

Well, what can I say, people change based on experiences lived, before I said I was a "City kind of guy" but now I can happy say that I am not that kind anymore... After living 10 years on a "big city" and traveling the world I can say that big cities are ok, but not for me, honks, traffic jams, everyone running... not my ideal place to live...
So one day I quit my job, packed my bags and moved to Cartagena! Life near the beach is soo much better!!

I'm currently working with a Nautical Sports Center, Mokaná (www.mokanaclub.com) where I'm the Administrative Director... I also work with tourism, aparments rental, tours, trips and we also have a great project called "Mokaná Ventura", where we offer ecotourism, adventure tourism and sports tourism, basically trips to islands, sunken ships, Cabo de la Vela, Tayrona and other cool destinations…
Check out our website: http://mokanaventura.blogspot.com/

We offer every week trips to Playa Blanca with snorkeling included, message me if interested!
http://youtu.be/_EUA55eKrsk
http://youtu.be/Z7rID_wYSEk

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OLD WILLY:

Well... I'm a really outgoing person, love to travel and meet ppl from different places and culture...

I'm more of a "city kind of guy" I do enjoy outdoors but ain't really camping/backpacker material... although I'm open to new experiences!... I'm usually more interested in big, cosmopolitan cities... love the sea, love the beach!!

I don't smoke or do drugs.. drink, not much, few beers, love wine, maybe some coctails... Organized, neat, polite...

I would say I do have something to talk about.. read and listen to news all the time... respect and admire different ways of thinking...

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COLOMBIA INFO

ABOUT COLOMBIA: Well, first, let me say is not as you see or hear in the news, we do have some "issues" but with our current goverment things are much better now!!
You won't get kidnapped or shot or robed here, unsafe places exist ALL OVER THE WORLD, our main cities and turistic places, are TOTALLY SAFE!!

IN COLOMBIA WE HAVE: Incredible mountains, valleys, forest, rainforests, snowpeaks, volcanoes, rivers, jungle... 14.000 types of butterflies, 3.500 types of orchids, 456 types of mammals, over 500 types of fruits... NUMBER 1 in... flowers, birds and frogs species, emeralds, COFFE... 3rd country in biodiversty, 3rd in babana production... we got pink dolphins in the Amazonas, whales in the pacific...

If you are interested in COLOMBIA, or just curious, PLEASE, PLEASE!! take the time to see these amazing videos, that summ up what's COLOMBIA REALLY ABOUT!!

MISCELANEOUS INFO ABOUT COLOMBIA

COLOMBIA: WOULD YOU TAKE THE RISK?

COLOMBIA, the only risk is wanting to stay

COLOMBIA IS PASSION

ABOUT OUR CITIES

CARTAGENA (beautiful beaches, lot of history, the walled city)

SAN ANDRES (The sea of 7 colors, Jhonny Cai)

BOGOTA (The capital)

PARQUE TAYRONA (Natural reserve, jungle and beach next to each other)
Video 1
Video 2

PHILOSOPHY

"This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often. If you don’t like something, change it. If you don’t like your job, quit. If you don’t have enough time, stop watching TV. If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing, life is simple. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once; seize them. Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating. Live your dream, and wear your passion. Life is short."

Cristhian, love GOD over all things, try to live and act accordingly to His laws... still I'm not a "radical" cristhian, I respect and understand "open minds" and different cultures...

Por que estou no Couchsurfing?

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I used to be an ambassador for CS Cali, I organized the 1st CS meeting there and helped the local group to grow.

Now I live in Cartagena, try to help here visitors as much as I can, point them in the right direction and enjoy coffe/drink/food with them every chance I have.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfed, Hosted, Coffee drinked a lot and on lots of places. I love CS.

Interesses

Cocinar, comer, viajar, ayudar a los demás, aprender, leer y el mar.

Cooking, eating, traveling, helping others, learning, reading and the ocean.

• birds
• culture
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• running
• partying
• drinking
• flowers
• news
• reading
• tv
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• camping
• adventure races
• snorkeling
• sports
• communications
• history
• tourism
• tours
• ecotourism
• beaches
• rivers
• mountains

Músicas, Filmes e Livros

Libros/Books:
1. La Sombra del Viento (Carlos Ruiz Zafón)
2. 100 Años de Soledad (García Márquez)
3. Kafka en la Orilla (Murakami)
4. Amor en los Tiempos del Cólera (García Márquez)
5. El Principito (Saint-Exúpery)

Algunos otros que me gustaron mucho: El Tiempo Entre Costuras, La Pasión Turca, Bella y Oscura, La Vorágine)

Movies: (these are some of the movies that first come to my head when I think of my favorites) "Running Scared", "The Notebook", "The Godfather" (all 3), "A Walk in the Clouds", "The Last Samurai", "La Vida es Bella"...

Music: Reggae, soft english rock/pop (Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Gwen Stefani), Rap and R&B (Alicia Keys, Akon, Lauryn Hill, Chris Brown), and SALSA!!!

Uma Coisa Incrível que Eu Fiz

- The GREAT WALL
- Hong Kong's symphony of lights
- A sun eclipse
- Sunrise in Villa Gesell
- Sunset in the Caribbean Sea
- Sunset from the Sugar Loaf
- Siberian Mountains (from the plane)

Ensine, Aprenda, Compartilhe

Whatever the opportunity is... I can teach and share about a lot of things, traveling, Colombian stuff, economy, history, etc... also can always learn (I LOVE TO LEARN) about anything, interested in anything the other person may share with me, I'm always thirsty for knowledge....

Países que Visitei

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Japan, United States

Países em que Morei

Colombia

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