๐ Hi, I'm Berta! 28 ยท Travel Enthusiast ยท Adaptable Explorer Curious about cultures, languages, and people who bring places to life. โจ Who I Am I thrive on authentic connections and learning through travel. My essentials: - Cultural curiosity: Passionate about Spanish, linguistics, and how languages shape our world - Nature & animals: Love slow hikes, wildlife spotting, and ocean swims - Swimming addict: A daily dip keeps me energized (pools, lakes, or seas โ I'm in!) ๐ฆฏ My Story At 16, I rewrote my story: trauma taught me to walk again. Today, I roam the world with resilience and an elegant cane โ my chic sidekick and reminder that limits are just invitations to innovate ๐๐ป๐ฉผ sometimes I can use a wheelchair if the distance between some places is big. I am adventure adapted. โ ๏ธ Quick Notes - Waking up early โ my friend โ (I function best post-brunch!) - Politics-free zone ๐ซ (Let's debate tapas and flamenco instead!) ๐ Seeking Hosts Who: - Appreciate cane-friendly routes - Know local nature gems (forests/lakes/cafes) - Value real talk over small talk - Want to share quality time A linguist, swimmer, and resilient traveler ready to swap stories and savor the moment.
Interested in Afro
Interested in Archery
Fluent in English
Learning Portuguese
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I want to travel and to make friends! I believe the best way to understand a place is through its people. Hotels give you a bed, but hosts give you stories, local secrets, and genuine connections. As someone who values cultural exchange over tourist checklists, I love how Couchsurfing turns strangers into friends and cities into homes. Creating those unplanned, unforgettable memories that only happen when you travel with an open heart I'm here for the kind of travel that leaves you richer in friends than miles logged - the type where you arrive as a guest but leave as part of someone's story
Music, Movies, and Books
Indie, jazz, folk, rock Instrumental music & Hans Zimmer;
Teach, Learn, Share
Spanish, English, Russian, healthy lifestyle, AI tools.
What I Can Share With Hosts
- Classes of Spanish and Russian. - Making food together. - Meaningful conversations: Discussing cultures, books, or life's little wonders, cooking food of different cultures ๐ฌ - Nature exploration: Slow walks to hidden trails or scenic swim spots - Networking magic: Connecting kindred spirits is my superpower - Balanced company: great chats + comfortable silence ๐ค - AI & Tech Sharing: I love exploring AI tools and can teach you practical ones to make life and travel easier, from ChatGPT to helpful apps. - Iโm passionate about personal growth and creating meaningful life and connections.
