Hii! I'm Gerard and i'm 23 years old and, i'm currently living in Barcelona where i'm originally from, and graduating from my master's last year in Law. I've also lived in Copenhagen and Orléans, France.

As a queer person, I enjoy meeting other people from the lbtq community as well as advocating for queer underrepresented voices.

I'm passionate about music, synthesizers and art in general, and i like making music and oil-painting myself. Overall i love connecting with others over shared tastes and having creative conversations.

Of course i love travelling when i can, with my friends or partner especially by train, and interrailing.

I have a passion for social justice and human rights, and have organized several events/ fundraisings with my friends for causes we consider important.

You can find my instagram at: @gerard.ortiga

Ps: I lost my old couchsurfing account therefore all my past references (that i'm trying to get back) i have couchsurfed before in cities like Stockholm, Reykjavík, Iceland, Vevey (Switzerland), and London and I’ve also hosted travelers in Copenhagen while sharing a flat, which was an amazing experience.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I love connecting with people from different places and cities, sharing experiences, and learning about their perspectives. As a queer person, I also seek to meet like-minded individuals who share similar interests and values, and with whom I can feel safe and understood.

Couchsurfing offers an opportunity to travel in a more authentic way, beyond tourist attractions, and to create genuine human connections.

Hosting or staying with locals allows me to immerse myself in the community, try new things, and exchange stories.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Arca, Björk, Lana del rey, Aphex Twin, and Nina Simone, and find inspiration in many other genres like singer songwriter, ambient music and spiritual jazz.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling from Switzerland to Bergen by train. Raising over a thousand eur with my friends, for Palestine!

Teach, Learn, Share

I worked for half a year in an acupuncture clinic, and I'm happy to offer an ear acupuncture treatment, and tell you about the benefits and history behind this medicine!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm happy to bring food and make meals for hosts, as i have found in the past experiences that allows for an opportunity to get to know eachother more, over dinner or lunch.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, France, Spain