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Overview

  • 1 reference
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish; learning Danish, French
  • 33, Female
  • Member since 2015
  • Architect working in Environmental Conservation
  • Smith College
  • From Athens, GA, USA & Quito, Ecuador
  • Profile 90% complete

About Me

I'm Ecuadorian, though I grew up in the United States. I studied architecture for my undergrad and plan on doing a masters in sustainable design. I currently work for an ecotourism and rainforest conservation nonprofit in the cloud forests of Ecuador. I love art and culture and learning more about both through my travels. I'm passionate about living in tune with nature and making green designs along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm a very fun and adventurous person who loves meeting and making new friends. I've always wanted to explore the world plus I like hosting when I'm home.

Interests

Nature, good food, music, art, cultures, interesting people, adventures, sports, and more...

  • arts
  • culture
  • architecture
  • design
  • dancing
  • environment
  • dining
  • yoga
  • running
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • languages
  • tourism
  • ecotourism
  • sustainability
  • healthy food
  • green energy
  • sustainable living
  • acro yoga

Music, Movies, and Books

Almost all kinds of music, funny movies, and thought provoking books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visiting the Galápagos Islands. It’s the most magical place I’ve ever been to, aside from the cloud forest reserve where I work (called Maquipucuna).

Teach, Learn, Share

I love learning languages and teaching those I'm fluent in.

My specialty is architecture and design so I’m happy to give input or get more experience from those with more experience in the field.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Delicious Ecuadorian food including award winning Ecuadorian chocolate and coffee, architecture and design ideas, and great company!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Ecuador, United States

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