I'm Raquel, an experienced educator and technology advisor currently based in Florence, Italy.
With a background of nearly a decade teaching in the public sector and leading technology integration projects, I am passionate about sharing knowledge, fostering meaningful connections, and contributing positively to any space I join.

I love traveling. I believe that travel is about genuine connections, learning from others, and giving back to the communities I visit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people and travel.
Find people to live with during my experiences when traveling.

Interests

• music festivals
• technology
• traveling
• spirituality
• astrology
• languages and cultures

Music, Movies, and Books

Electronic music.
Pop-rock.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Living in The Netherlands and Italy.
Travel alone to Indonesia.
Paragliding.
Teaching kids and help them for the future.

Teach, Learn, Share

Educational technologies.
AI.
Spanish, Italian, English and Catalan.
Concepts about spirituality.
Biodecoding.
Mindfulness.

What I Can Share with Hosts

What I can offer:

- Cultural exchange: As a Spanish native fluent in Italian and English, I can share stories, insights, and traditions from Spain and Italy, as well as my experiences working with international educators.

-Interactive workshops: I love hosting mini-sessions on topics like basic Spanish language learning, tech tips for everyday life, and creative uses of AI tools.

-Tech support: With my extensive background in educational technology, I’m happy to assist with setting up digital tools, giving tech advice, or sharing tips on responsible tech use.

-Good company: I’m known for being empathetic, curious, and a great listener, perfect for engaging conversations and shared meals :)

-Travel tales: I have travelled extensively and hope to continue to do so.

Looking forward to the chance of connecting and exchanging wonderful moments together!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Netherlands, Spain