Hi! I'm Chema, a laid back graphic designer born in Spain and raised in the Dominican Republic. I'm respectful and calm, love a smart conversation and meeting people from different cultures than mine. I try to stay positive and try to surround myself with positive-oriented people. In short, I'm all about making the best out of this short time we have to live in this planet. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I recently decided to travel for 1 month every year, so couchsurfing was an obvious choice for meeting locals, experience the real version of the cities I visit, and keeping my travels within my budget.

Interests

Surfing.
Art.
Music (anything from jazz to reggae to techno).
Craft beer.
Longboarding.
Music production.
Gardening.
Dancing.

• arts
• design
• graphic design
• dancing
• beer
• gardening
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• jazz
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
Reggae (Roots, Dub, Dancehall)
Jazz
Funk
Old school Hip-Hop (90's and undergorund like Madlib and MF Doom)
Electronic (tech-house / techno / future house)

Movies:
Top 3: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Her, Synecdoche New York
Genres: Utopian/Dystopian, Sci-Fi, Mind-melting plots, Silly comedies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Saved a sea turtle from dying in captivity.
Saved a river turtle from dying in a voodoo ritual/sacrifice.
Surfed under the moon-light.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've taught myself graphic design, music production, surfing and pretty much everything I do.

I like teaching the knowledge I've acquired, as it helps me understanding it better.

I share smiles 24/7

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experiences living in the Caribbean and my positivity!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Dominican Republic, Spain, United States