I was born in Quito-Ecuador. I studied astrophysics at the University of Santa Cruz in California , U.S.A. I also studied Cinematography in France-Grenoble at the University of Sthendel III in 2006. Having had The opportunity to travel around europe, North/ South America, and Asia has awaken my passion to photograph and document the struggle as well as the magic of tradition throughout the hues of cultures i have discovered in the world.The concept of my science background and my indigenous heritage(Inca) gives me the motivation to travel and document cultural conflict in the world, i travel a lot. I try to find more touching stories throughout the world, for now i am in south america photographing communities and beautiful views, share and create conscious to the world as a growth world seeker. At the same time i like to climb mountains and meet wonderful people around the world.
to see my work you can check out : www.ayantai.org/tonathiu

or facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redrovan

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I feel couch-surfing creates a sense closer to the community, more close to the place since the host has been there for sometime i like to learn their traditions and local places. I have travel a lot in Hostals but it is not as deep as a local home.

Interests

Rockclimbing, guitar, travel, indigenous cultures, photography.
Astronomy, art...

• arts
• culture
• folklore
• photography
• coloring
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• traveling
• magic
• guitar
• surfing
• astronomy
• science
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

As a Filmmaker i watch Cine-Arte, Independent Films..Patricio Guzman (chile), Eliseo Subiela (argentina) are one of my favorite directors. In music ..Silvio Rodriguez, Mercedes Sosa, musica de la nueva Trova..mainly protest music..Bob Dylan, John Lenon..para bailar bachata and salsa choque.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Two years ago I traveled clandestine to Tibet it is impossible to travel without a paid tour because the Chinese are oppressing such culture. I experienced closely the struggle of the tibetans, dressed like one, since my color skin and my hear facilitated me to see Tibet as one of them, and with the naked eye see their struggle as disappearing community.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can provide workshops in Film and Photography, French , English or Spanish, Stars! :) . Of course share the food i will cook, and wine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ecuador, France, United States