I'm a dreamer, a traveller, a free spirit. I love having new challenges and goals all the time. It's essential for me to step out of the comfort zone as much as possible, meet new people and discover new places. If I had to choose just one adjective to describe myself, that would be "curious" since I'm really interested in knowing about other cultures and ways of life. I'm passionate about history, geography, nature and art.
I was born and grew up in a town near Buenos Aires, but I've been living in Bariloche (Patagonia) for the last two years. I decided to move here because I really need to be in contact with nature and go hiking in the mountains. I've travelled a lot around the south of Argentina and Chile. I enjoy a simple way of life. I don't need material things to be happy. I consider myself sensitive, kind, friendly, cheerful, open-minded and outgoing. I'm against racism, discrimination and prejudices and stereotypes- I'm always trying to encourage and help people. I think I'm a really good friend.
I believe in positive and negative vibes and in the idea that everything happens for a reason. We can accomplish whatever we want if we are focused and have positive thoughts.

"What goes around, comes around"

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here to learn, share and interact with people from around the world. I love socializing and everything related to cultural and language exchanges.

Interests

• culture
• literature
• performing arts
• education
• reading
• socializing
• music
• hiking
• communications
• history
• languages
• tourism
• language exchange
• ecotourism
• adventure travel
• parks
• mountains
• travel
• nature
• cultural exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to all kinds of music, but I prefer rock, reggae, and latinamerican trova and folk.
Some bands/singers I like: Charly Garcia, Gustavo Cerati, Zaz, Mercedes Sosa, Bob Marley, Pedro Aznar, The strokes, Ska-p, Joan Manuel Serrat, Joaquín Sabina, Manu Chao, Eddie Vedder, Sting, Paul Mc Cartney, The Beatles, Amy Winehouse, Bob Dylan, Edith Piaf, Buena vista social club, Janis Joplin.

Movies: Into the wild, Forrest Gump, The motorcycle diaries, Freedom writers. Horror movies. British and French movies.

Books: Todos los fuegos el fuego by Cortazar. Short stories and novels by Garcia Márquez. Songs of innocence and of experience by Blake. Plays by Oscar Wilde. Animal Farm by Orwell. Las venas abiertas de América Latina by Galeano. Pedagogía del oprimido by Paulo Freire.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

White water rafting. Moving to Patagonia. Trekking in Aconcagua, Lanin and Nahuel Huapi National Parks. Being a guide in Quebrada de Humahuaca in the northwest of Argentina (World heritage)

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm qualified to teach English as a foreign language. I got my degree after finishing studying at the teacher training college, so I have not only the necessary skills and methodology but also the language knowledge (grammar, phonetics, linguistics).
Spanish is my mother tongue and I'm also able to teach it. I don't have a degree, though.
I'm learning French. I can understand and speak a little bit. I really like this language and I'm interested in improving my skills.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach English and Spanish and I can share my knowledge about my country (Argentina). I know a lot of places, so I can provide information and offer some advice. I've worked as a professional guide in Buenos Aires and Patagonia, so it's not just a hobbie for me. It's a passion and a calling.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina