ig: gustavosantamaria89

Hi, my name is Gustavo. I’m a lifelong learner with a strong curiosity about people, cultures, and ideas. I enjoy exploring new topics and experiences, especially those that involve being outdoors.

I love hiking, traveling, and spending time in nature, partly because they are ways of exploring the world and constantly learning something new. I also enjoy photography, and I’m currently learning videography and video editing as creative ways to document places, stories, and everyday life.

I value thoughtful conversations, cultural exchange, and meaningful connections while traveling.😊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve traveled and stayed in hotels and hostels before, but I’ve found that they don’t always allow you to fully immerse yourself in a place. Couchsurfing offers something different: the opportunity to connect with locals, understand their daily lives, and experience a destination beyond the tourist perspective.

For me, Couchsurfing is about cultural exchange, shared stories, and learning from one another. It’s a way to travel with intention and curiosity rather than just passing through.

Interests

• photography
• running
• drones
• hiking
• scuba diving
• history
• eating
• nature
• videography
• museum
• naturaleza
• fotografía
• climbing
• trailrunning
• correr
• caminar
• videoediting
• scuba-diving
• escalar
• museos
• vlogger

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy sharing conversations, travel stories, and cultural perspectives. I can help with English or Spanish conversation practice, exchange ideas about education, travel, photography, or history, and I’m always happy to explore nature, go for a walk, or share a meal.

I value respect, openness, and good communication, and I try to be a considerate and curious guest.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Peru, Qatar, Sweden, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, Turkey, United States