Hola, soy Verónica de Manta, Ecuador. Soy viajera de largo plazo, ya hice 111 días por México 4 meses en África como voluntaria y ahora estoy preparando Europa y Asia. Me encanta conocer gente local, compartir historias , tomar un café o vino ..o algo sencillo en casa✨. Hi! I’m Veronica from Manta, Ecuador. I’m a slow traveler and jewelry designer who loves long journeys and deep connections with people.
I’ve done a 111-day trip around all 32 states of Mexico and a volunteer trip in Africa teaching children how to make jewelry. Now I’m planning new adventures in Europe and Asia.
I’m a positive, respectful and independent woman. I enjoy simple moments: walking by the sea, sharing stories, good coffee, a glass of wine and lots of laughter. I like organized, clean spaces and I always take care of the places where I stay as if they were my own home.
On Couchsurfing I want to meet locals, exchange cultures and maybe host travelers in my home in Manta when I’m not on the road.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I love slow travel, real human connections and sharing cultures. I don’t just want to visit places, I want to meet the people who live there, listen to their stories and see their city through their eyes.
As a guest, I am respectful, clean and independent. As a host, I love opening my home in Manta, Ecuador when I’m there, and making people feel welcome. For me, Couchsurfing is not free accommodation, it’s a beautiful way to build friendships around the world.

Interests

travel, slow travel, road trips, beaches, oceans, sunsets, golf, jewelry making, handmade crafts, photography, social media, storytelling, writing a travel book, learning and practicing languages (English, Portuguese, etc.), local food, coffee, wine, cultural exchange, meeting local people, women travelers, cruises, nature, walking by the sea, live music, laughing a lot, spiritual experiences, personal growth, volunteering, tennis, skating, hosting travelers in Manta Ecuador

• photography
• wine
• traveling
• music
• sports
• golf
• languages
• volunteering
• beaches
• nature
• personal growth

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez.
Music: I love music from the 60s – The Beatles, Motown, soul and romantic ballads.
Movies: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Life is Beautiful and other emotional, inspiring movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Something amazing I’ve done
I did a 111-day trip across all 32 states of Mexico, staying with local women and families and collecting stories for a future book.
I also volunteered in Uganda, Africa, teaching children with disabilities how to make jewelry so they can have an income in the future.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can teach basic jewelry making, share about Ecuadorian and Latin American culture, and help with simple Spanish phrases. I also love sharing travel tips from my long journeys.
Learn: I’d love to improve my English, learn some Italian and other languages, and discover local recipes, traditions and everyday life in each place I visit.
Share: I can share stories, good conversation, a positive attitude, help in the house, and sometimes a home-cooked Ecuadorian meal or some little jewelry pieces made by me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

a guest I am respectful, tidy and independent. I always try to leave spaces cleaner than I found them and I’m happy to help with small things at home (dishes, cooking, organizing, etc.). I usually buy my own food and I don’t expect luxury, just a safe and friendly place.
I can share stories from my travels in Mexico, Africa and many other places, teach a bit of jewelry making and simple Spanish, and sometimes cook an Ecuadorian meal or bring a small handmade jewelry gift. Most of all, I offer good conversation, a positive attitude and real interest in the people who open their home to me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Ecuador, Spain, United States