I am 23 years old and currently living in Madrid. I was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala but moved to the US when I was 2 years old. I grew up in Southern California but moved when my family got sick of the traffic some years later. We decided to pack up again and headed towards the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. I would grow up and catch the travel bug in this wonderful state which I will always consider my home base. Then, in December of 2014 I graduated from the University of Colorado. Unsure of what to do next, I figured why not travel for a bit. I ended up living in Chile for 4 months and had an absolutely amazing experience. After that, I was certain that I needed to travel a lot more since I only saw a sliver (literally) of the world. I made Europe my next destination and have absolutely loved it and don't plan on leaving any time soon!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people, eat interesting food, share experiences with strangers, have complete strangers become friends, and see beautiful places all over the world.

Interests

I absolutely love playing basketball (my skills say otherwise), listening to music, reading, watching films, eating al fresco, talking and getting to know people, international development, philosophy, dancing, wandering around cities, and experiencing a city's nightlife.

• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• nightlife
• drinking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• scuba diving
• basketball
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Motown/Soul (Greatest genre of music in my opinion), Indie Rock, 90s Hip Hop, Early 2000s Hip Hop, Electronic/Dance (when in the mood)
Movies: Y Tu Mama También, Drive, City of God, Goodfellas, Motorcycle Diaries, Amores Perros, (500) Days of Summer, This Is England
Books: Essays in Love by Alain by Alain de Botton, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Diaz, and A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Scuba diving off the coast of Playa del Carmen, Mexico with over 15 family members. An unforgettable experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: English and Spanish
Learn: how to cook, speak French
Share: experiences, food, a good drink

What I Can Share with Hosts

I really enjoy helping people practice their English or Spanish and would be more than willing to share my couch whenever/wherever I am living!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Chile, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Guatemala, Spain, United States