Hi there 🙂

I am Juan Carlos Medina, a 29 years old mechanical engineer and enthusiastic traveler that loves meeting new people and exploring new places around the 🌍. I am originally from Venezuela but I grew up in the Canary Islands, Spain- specifically in the island of Tenerife 🏝. I moved to New York, United States in 2011 where I completed my bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and started my career in the aerospace industry in 2016, also in New York.

Traveling has become my identity ✈
Being able to immerse myself in different cultures, exploring new places, trying different food and connecting with others around the world has been without a doubt the most rewarding and fulfilling experience. 

When I am not traveling or working I enjoy practicing yoga and meditation, salsa dancing, playing tennis or volleyball, cooking, hiking, reading or simply spending time with family.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am terrible surfing on waves, so I thought couches might be a bit easier 😅 Looking to meet new adventures people while traveling solo- I would love to share stories, ideas, and hobbies. I am a very open minded person that is always willing to learn new things.

Interests

• dancing
• cooking
• fitness
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Marc Anthony, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, The Lumineers, Rebolution.
Books: 10 years a Nomad, Broken Road, You Are A Badass, Perfectly Imperfect
Movies: The Pursuit of Happiness, Avatar, A beautiful mind, The Man that knew infinity

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Things I have done:

• Hiked the Mount Teide (in Canary Islands) during midnight with flashlights- what an adventure!

Things I have seen:

• Crocodiles in Everglades National Park.
• Wild sheep in Southern Iceland
• Elephants in Thailand
• Camel in Qatar

Teach, Learn, Share

"Your life is a sacred journey. It is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path... exactly where you are meant to be right now... And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing, of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love." ~ by Caroline Adams

What I Can Share with Hosts

Salsa and bachata dancing lesson
Practice Spanish
Cook a delicious meal
Cleaning
Share interesting traveling stories
You will always be welcome in New York

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Qatar, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States, Venezuela