I am originally from Colombia I have been leaving in the states for the past 6 years. And currently, my husband and I are experiencing , enjoying and living the island life in Okinawa, Japan.

Nelson Mandela said, "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." Well, I not only love exploring and traveling but I am passionate about getting to know the culture and their roots. That's why, I will be do my best to learn the language from where I am and to connect with them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As I mentioned, I am passionate about languages, cultures, history and people. I like tourism, but I honestly prefer to go to those unique places, restaurants etc. that only locals will know and will show you.

Interests

Creating long lasting friendships and memories with others.

Getting to enjoy and understand the beauty of different cultures.

• culture
• cooking
• working out
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• history
• languages
• food
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Reggae, Jazz, Salsa, Indie

Movies: Into The Wild, 500 days of summer,

Books: Antifragile, The Alchemist, One Hundred Years Of Solitude

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I don't think I can pick one thing that I like it he most. I love skydiving as well as scuba diving next to a shark whale.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Love and respect for others
Learn: Cultures, and their languages, from all over the world
Share: Hospitality, kindness and smile

What I Can Share with Hosts

My husband and I have a private bedroom, a shared bathroom, a laundry room and a kitchen that our guests are always welcome to use. If we are available, we will explore and take our guest around.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Colombia, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Japan, United States