—I’m currently traveling between Argentina and Chile and would love to meet up. 🇦🇷🇨🇱

—Actualmente estoy viajando entre Argentina y Chile y me encantaría encontrarnos. 🇦🇷🇨🇱

Hey! I’m Elay, a 22-year-old traveler who loves meeting new people, hiking, learning about local culture and enjoying the simple and little moments in life. I grew up in Israel, spent time abroad with my family, and just finished a summer camp job in the U.S. Now I’m exploring South America !

2025-2026 Travel:

It’s my first backpacking trip, and I’m loving it and learning a ton.

* Traveled in United States 🇺🇸, Peru 🇵🇪, Bolivia 🇧🇴
* Currently traveling between Argentina 🇦🇷 and Chile 🇨🇱

PHILOSOPHY I FOLLOW

“I know that I know nothing” (Socrates)

🚭I’m not smoking or drinking

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

You know why, right?
I’m on CS because I enjoy meeting open-minded people, sharing stories, and learning from one another. I believe meaningful human connections are what make travel truly special.

Interests

• cooking
• partying
• reading
• minimalism
• hiking
• surfing
• sports
• philosophy
• nature
• learning
• hanging out

Music, Movies, and Books

Music – I love listening to lots of music genres. Depends on my current mood. Lately I’ve been really into Frank Sinatra. I can listen to My Way and That’s Life for hours.

Books – The Godfather, biographies—Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein, Man’s Search for Meaning, Lord of the rings, The little prince,

Movies – The Matrix, all of the Dark Knight Batman movies, The Shawshank Redemption (I still need to read the book), and The Lord of the Rings—the book is amazing too, The six sense.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

* Running half a marathon under 2 hours
* Working with kids with special needs
* Climbing mountain Huayna Potosí 6080M

Teach, Learn, Share

I believe meaningful conversations teach us more than we expect. I’m here to share my experiences and perspectives, and to learn from yours too.

I’d be happy to teach some Hebrew, whether it’s basic phrases or just fun expressions, and I can also make a good shakshuka — always up for cooking together and sharing a meal.

I’d love to learn Spanish or Portuguese, practice through conversations, and especially learn how to cook local dishes from the places I visit. I really enjoy cultural exchange through food, stories, and everyday life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’d love to share a meal, enjoy meaningful conversations, take walks, go for a hike, or simply watch a movie together.

I’m more than happy to help with household tasks or anything else you might need - washing dishes, doing laundry, gardening, watering plants, and giving them lots of care and love. 🌱

I’m clean, calm, independent, and flexible, and I adapt easily to new environments. I can be active, relaxed, or quietly blend in whatever feels right. I respect people and spaces deeply, and I truly believe in meaningful human connection. 😊

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, France, Greece, Italy, Peru, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Israel, Turkey