I'm a young professional (27 y/o), Mexican American, and San Francisco Bay Area born and raised! Back on the platform after a long hiatus. To see a bit more of me, check out my IG: gingrandres

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’d rather not drop tons of money on hostels/airbnbs if I can avoid that. It's also a great opportunity to meet cool people in the places I go, and get to understand what the culture and feel of the place is like from somebody who knows it better.

Interests

• dancing
• yoga
• drinking
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• economics
• public policy
• gay
• food
• tea
• cooperative living
• nudist
• sustainability
• cities
• sushi
• mushrooms
• trains
• acroyoga
• hot springs
• public transportation
• mosh pits

Music, Movies, and Books

Check out my Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/user/pofig

Genres of Music: Rythm and Blues, Electronica, House, Techno, Disco, Ambient, Rap/Hip Hop, Alternative/Indie, Soul, Jazz, Pop, Brazilian Funk

Love listening to live music/going to music festivals :) Rolling Loud 2018, EDC Las Vegas 2019, Outside Lands 2021, Coachella 2022, Primavera Sound Madrid 2023, Outside Lands 2025, Axe Ceremonia 2025, Portola 2025, Whole Festival 2025, Coca Cola Flow Fest 2025

Favorite Movies: All About My Mother (Pedro Almodovar), The Menu (HBO), Pink Flamingos (John Waters)
Favorite Books: Mother Night and Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked 7 countries by myself

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m happy to share all that San Francisco has to offer.

I can also talk about California urban planning, real estate, transportation, and housing policy. I studied Economics and Urban Studies in college.

Happy to tell you about my favorite hot springs, hikes, and backpacking trips in California and elsewhere

I’m a big cook! Happy to share/exchange recipes/food. Mexican, Mediterranean, Japanese, Indian, Chinese~ and more!

I play ultimate frisbee and make ceramics.

What I Can Share with Hosts

All the essentials!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Guatemala, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Mexico, Spain, United States