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Overview

  • 3 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French, Spanish
  • 34, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • Anthropology graduate. Sporadic actress. Passionate Tour ...
  • University of London
  • From Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
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About Me

I am 27, born and raised in Chile, but also lived in Spain, Mexico and the UK. I studied Anthropology and acting in London, where I lived for 7 years.

My life experiences and constant movement have made me very open minded, tolerant, and a real cultural diversity lover. I thrive in multicultural environments. I highly value listening to and learning from other people, their different lives and thoughts. When I listen to someone, I do it with intent. I adore laughing!

My current mission is to explore our planet, its people and places. Learn from others, get inspired, grow. Sing with the soul, unleash my creativity, eat delicious meals from around the world.
As far as we know it, we only live once!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Mainly because I am an avid believer and practicer of sharing economies like Freecycle, Woofing, Blablacar, CS.
I particularly like Couchsurfing because meeting like-minded people from all walks of life lifts my spirit and gives me hope.
I have only Couchsurfed once so far. Have not had the chance to have my own place to share it with fellow couchsurfers, but I most definitely intend to do it as soon as I can.

Interests

Travel documentaries, theatre, arts in general, anthropology, indigenous cultures and rights. Dancing!
I am very musical - I sing and play the guitar.
I adore the ocean.

  • singing
  • photography
  • documentaries
  • dancing
  • music
  • guitar
  • outdoor activities
  • anthropology

Music, Movies, and Books

Latin american traditional music or folklore - Chabela Vargas, Victor Jara, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Mercedes Sosa.
Paul Simon's Graceland is my favorite song. I love his work with Garfunkel too, of course.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reaching the Salkantay mountain in Peru, at 4,600 meters above the sea level. Overwhelmingly beautiful, and I really did get why the Incas saw mountains as deities. Getting to the top felt glorious. It gave me an amazing feeling of achievement.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My music and my outlook and tips on the countries I have lived on. Endless conversation on a myriad of topics, from politics to anthropology, from the London Druids to UFOs.
If you're ever in Santiago, a free guided tour!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WibmcsEGLKo

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom

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