Born and raised in Guayama, Puerto Rico, most of my family are still there. I've always been pretty active, love basketball, ping-pong and just staying active in general. I've lived in Maryland, California (Los Angeles), Mexico (Rosarito) and Florida.

Instagram: Jongalife

I like spending time with nature and learning about cultures. I haven't travel as much as I want but I've watched all type of documentaries and travel tv shows.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here to discover amazing people who are traveling the world, the fearless ones who understand that we have to live life to the fullest!

Interests

Nature, traveling, martial arts, cultures, photography, skateboarding, yoga, craft beer, all types of movies and music.

• yoga
• traveling
• nature
• healthy food
• health and fitness

Music, Movies, and Books

TV shows:
Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Dexter, Parks and Recreation, 30 Rock, Weeds.

Music:
Mostly Indie Rock, 90s rock, Spanish stuff, etc.

Books:
Scar Tissues, Lord of the Rings, The Alchemist, A Hundred Years of Solitude, Harry Potter

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Learning Tango
- Traveled through Peru in 2016, visited Lima, Miraflores, Cusco, Spent 4 days in the "jungle", Aguas Calientes (Machu Pichu), Puno (Taquile, Uros), Arequipa and Ica.
- Visited a couple of the Northwest Florida Springs and swam with manatees.
- Went to the Dominican Republic to represent Puerto Rico in some Judo tournaments.
- Studied Physical Therapy but didn't finish, I studied to become yoga instructor but my teacher passed away and didn't finish, I practiced capoeira, I've taught myself photography through youtube and did a couple of weddings, I used to surf around Puerto Rico but never became great at it, I bought musical instruments but never became good at them either, although I'm pretty decent and dancing around.
- The the best acting school I've been in, Performers Workshop Studios. I graduated from theater school in Puerto Rico (Centro de Adiestramiento y Bellas Artes), I was in theater group at the University of Puerto Rico (1999-00), I joined an improv comedy troupe in Los Angeles, California (2001-02).

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach about Latin Dances, Photography, Yoga, Massage, Spanish, English, Horse Back riding, History, Cultures

I want to learn about everything!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Latin Dances, Photography, Yoga, Massage, Spanish, English, Horse Back riding, History, Cultures

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Dominican Republic, Iceland, Peru

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States