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Tunja, Departamento de Boyacá, Colombia
@gusmantrumpet
Member since 2018
📸 Instagram: @trumpetgustavo 👣 Who Am I & My Couchsurfing Spirit 🌍✨ Hello there! Before you read about my professions or titles, I want you to know that above all, I am a human being just like you, eager to connect, learn, and share. I firmly believe that the true essence of Couchsurfing lies in this deep, human, and multicultural exchange. We are all humans first, and that is the most valuable thing we can share. Right now, I am exploring Europe completely solo! I am embarking on this adventure carrying my country in my heart with a lot of pride and love. Music is my absolute passion, and it is the beautiful force that has allowed me to travel, cross borders, and discover the world. Thanks to music, my world has expanded, and I'm here to keep growing. I actually come from the cold, high mountains of Boyacá, Colombia. I live 3,000 meters above sea level, in the coldest city in my country (where we don't have weather seasons like here!). Arriving in Europe and running straight into the summer has been an amazing experience, but wow, it is incredibly hot for someone from the high mountains! 🥵☀️ I am a kind, outgoing, and open-minded person, always curious to learn. Back home, I have hosted many travelers from all over the world because I love learning from what people can bring into my life. I’m not much of a party person, but I deeply value meaningful conversations and connections that leave a lasting mark. 🌿 Nature & Adventure I come with total respect and love for nature. I find deep inspiration in hiking through mountains and exploring waterfalls, lakes, rivers, and beaches. Camping, gathering around a campfire, and gazing at the night sky bring me absolute peace. 🌌🏕️ I adore sunrises and sunsets, whether catching them from a mountain peak or by the seaside. I also cherish quiet moments, like savoring a good cup of coffee and experimenting with healthy recipes. ☕🍳 🎶 My Creative Soul: Musician, Actor & Dreamer 🎭🎻 Music and art are how I express my soul, and yes—my trumpet and recorder are traveling with me on this adventure! For me, music is the most precious gift the cosmos gave us, and it has been my passport to meeting incredible people and experiencing different cultures. I am a licensed Music graduate and a Symphony Orchestra Conductor. I pour my heart into teaching trumpet, singing, piano, guitar, and music theory. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to conduct symphonic bands and orchestras, and currently, I also play in a mariachi group, sharing the richness of Mexican music. 🎺🎼 Alongside music, I’m an actor. I’ve starred in short films and appeared in music videos—experiences that have greatly enriched my artistic perspective. I also love dancing, as I believe movement expresses what words cannot. 🕺✨ 🏋️♂️ Sports & Wellness I stay active by practicing swimming, yoga, calisthenics, volleyball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, and tennis (both table and lawn tennis). I’m knowledgeable about nutrition, practice meditation, and actively maintain a healthy lifestyle by avoiding sugar. 🍏🧘♂️ 🎥 Cultural Interests I love reading, enjoying good cinema (especially sci-fi, drama, and movies based on true stories), and watching science documentaries. I listen to all kinds of music and am constantly looking for new sounds and stories that inspire me. ✨ My Philosophy I am deeply convinced that Couchsurfing is much more than just a place to stay; it’s an opportunity to build transcendental, lifelong friendships. If you appreciate honest conversations, live music sessions, or exploring magical spots, I’d be thrilled to share the path and share a bit of my Colombian essence with you. 🎵 Let’s teach, learn, and create unforgettable memories together!
Interested in Art
Interested in Basketball
Fluent in English
Learning Catalan, Valencian
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Estoy cada vez más convencido de que quienes formamos parte de Couchsurfing compartimos una pasión por viajar, descubrir nuevas personas y sumergirnos en sus culturas. Valoramos las experiencias significativas, construimos amistades alrededor del mundo y disfrutamos la oportunidad de compartir nuestra propia cultura con los demás. Además de ofrecer la posibilidad de hospedarse sin costo, Couchsurfing nos brinda la oportunidad de crear amistades trascendentales a través de un intercambio cultural profundo y enriquecedor. Es mucho más que un simple viaje; es una conexión genuina con personas y experiencias que dejan huella en nuestra vida.
Music, Movies, and Books
Pink Floyd, Música ranchera, baladas, salsa, merengue, metal, rock, 🎺 Jazz, Vallenato, carranga, clásica... De todo!!!Me encanta cualquier tipo de música. Libros: el Arte de amar, Papillon, Kafka en la Orilla, Crónicas de una muerte anunciada, el diario de Ana frank, Rayuela, Satanas, El diario del fin del mundo, Siddartha…
One Amazing Thing I've Done
La primera vez que vi el mar quedé completamente fascinado por su inmensa belleza. Fue durante un viaje con mi grupo musical a Santa Marta, Magdalena, un lugar lleno de encanto. Allí, compartimos nuestra música en plazas, cantinas, bares y restaurantes, llevando nuestras notas a cada rincón. Conocimos personas increíblemente amables y agradables que hicieron de la experiencia algo inolvidable. Fue una aventura maravillosa, llena de magia y aprendizajes que siempre recordaré con cariño.
Teach, Learn, Share
Soy profesor de música, especializado en la enseñanza de trompeta, canto, piano, guitarra y teoría musical. Además, trabajo con música mexicana y actualmente formo parte de un mariachi, llevando nuestra cultura a diferentes escenarios. También tengo experiencia en turismo en mi ciudad y estaré encantado de dar consejos o recomendaciones sobre los mejores lugares que los viajeros puedan explorar. Practico la meditación y tengo conocimientos básicos de nutrición, cuidando mi alimentación al evitar el azúcar. Además, disfruto mantenerme activo y hacer ejercicio como parte de mi bienestar integral.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Respeto, confianza, música, un rato muy agradable.