CURRENT MISSION

"See the world" - Moving to the opposite side is a pretty good start.

ABOUT ME

Hey there! I'm 29, Ecuadorian and Canadian, speak Spanish and English, and am currently travelling through Spain.

I live in Toronto, Canada, where I was born and raised, and am a journalist by profession. I also love dancing, especially salsa, and I go out at least once a week.

PHILOSOPHY

Hay soluciones por todo menos la muerte.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

So far I've met up with a few travelers in Toronto and it's been great!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I lived away from home for three years. Each time I've gone to a new place it gets easier to plant roots and build a community. But the secret to doing this is the people. Meeting new people that create a sense of community and help a new country to become your home. I haven´t had the chance to host a couchsurfer or stay with anyone from the community yet, but I hope to connect with the community in the near future as I only have more plans for travelling.

Interests

Love dancing salsa, exploring new cities on foot, travelling low maintenance, studying languages, discussing the news, writing, vegetarian food, meeting people and hearing their stories.

• writing
• dancing
• dining
• vegetarian
• news
• traveling
• socializing
• journalism
• languages
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

News junkie.
Classical piano.
Salsa.
Bossa nova.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was rescued by the Ecuadorian coast guard when our gorgeous sandy beach disappeared due to a rapidly rising high tide. http://melindamaldonado.com/2011/03/08/rescate/

Teach, Learn, Share

Sometimes I think people are more open when they are travelling. I have had some amazing conversations with people I have just met when we are both in transit.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Ecuador, Guatemala, South Korea

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