¡Hola, amigos! It's me, la Gringa Costeña. My travels include Colombia, Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador. I lived in Mexico for one year and in Colombia for four years. Now based in California, find me online at https://katedana.com or my travel website https://cocameca.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To find local events and to connect with others when I travel.

Interests

Cultural events, food festivals, web development, riding vintage Vespas and Lambrettas, and solo travel.

• culture
• writing
• vegetarian
• traveling
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• teaching
• history
• beaches
• vespa

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Colombian Salsa, Reggaeton, Vallenato, Scottish rock, Brit pop
Books: Big Magic, The Four Agreements
Movies: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Love in a Time of Cholera, The Science of Sleep

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed 700 steps to the top of La Piedra de Peñol in Guatape, Antioquia, in my favorite country, Colombia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am familiar with life on the coasts of Colombia, California, Mexico, and Carolina, and things to do there. I enjoy trying new vegetarian recipes and love Colombian food. I am always up for a nerdy talk about time travel, Sci-Fi movies, or Vespa/Lambretta.

What I Can Share with Hosts

OG Couchsurfing and traveling. Connections to amazing friends in several cities throughout Colombia including Barranquilla and Cartagena de Indias.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Antigua and Barbuda, Colombia, Mexico, United States