I'm a Mexican-American living in Phoenix. It gives me great satisfaction to share about my people, culture and cuisine.

I've been to a few places across this beautiful diverse globe. I would love to see more, through my eyes and yours.

[We travel because it's there and I want to taste every bite of it. There are a million ways to eat, a million ways to dress and speak and view the world. "Our way" isn't the right way, but just one way. Different is exciting and wonderful and worth taking the time to understand. I want to taste and smell and experience the biggest possible world, because every bite of it, every taste and texture and flavor, is delicious.] revised text from 'Bread and Wine' by Shauna Niequist

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet fellow world travelers and exchange experiences.

Interests

Traveling, reading, cooking, movies, musicals, people. Food. Tacos. Dessert. Music.

• culture
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• vegetarian
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music

Music, Movies, and Books

Latin rock and alternative; Juanes, Soda Stereo, Ibeyi, Caifanes, Jaguares, Duncan Dhu, Zoe, Aterciopelados, La Ley, Café Tacvba, Héroes Del Silencio, Jarabe de Palo, Cultura Profética
Hip-Hop; Lecrae, The Legendary Roots Crew, Common, A Tribe Called Quest, Lauryn Hill, Mos Def, 2Pac, Nas, Oddisee, Kendrick Lamar, J.Cole
R&B, soul, jazz; D'Angelo, John Legend, Leon Bridges, Nina Simone, Gallant, Anderson Paak

Movies: Twice Born. The Way. Mary Poppins. The Godfather Trilogy. Beyond Borders. Sing Street.

Authors: Junot Díaz, Isabel Allende, Gabriel Garcia Márquez, Shauna Niequist, Te-Nehisi Coates

Books: The Pilgrimage. Wild. The Kite Runner. Between The World and Me. The Giver. Where The Wild Things Are. Le Petit Prince. Así Es Como La Pierdes. No Hay Silencio Que No Termine.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went on a safari in Botswana. The Lion King is real. :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Spanish. I will share a delicious vegetarian meal. I want to learn to play the cello.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Wine/beer and a meal, help around the house, good conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States