Hola, hello, hallo, olá!!

My name is Raquel and I'm from the North of Spain, exactly from Cantabria, a cozy place to live surrounded by mountain and sea.

NOW... settled again in Amsterdam! Travelling when possible...

I live in Amsterdam since 2014. Why Amsterdam? Well, the last year of my studies I was Erasmus in Czech Republic and... let's say... it changed my life and I couldn't come back home although I'll never forget where I come from! I've been Au Pair there while learning languages, studying, teaching Spanish, working in a nice coffee bar... 2017 started with a new adventure in South America and then continued in Amsterdam, place where I have my residence.

I'm very enthusiastic and positive girl who loves talking. I'm very quiet too and respectful. I like helping people and I really love the small details which show the difference and I always try to be patient and grateful.

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COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE:

-》Ballstad - Lofoten Islands, Bodø, Oslo (Norway)
-》Sintra, Nazaré, Aveiro, Porto (Portugal)
-》La Paloma, Punta del Diablo (Uruguay)
-》Ilha de Santa Catarina - Floripa, Porto Belo, Itajaí (Brazil)
-》Puerto Iguazú (Argentina)
-》Ericeira (Portugal) - Hosted again by my Brazilian host and good friend!
-》Baleal (Portugal)

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If you want to see a little bit more about me and my steps around the beautiful lands I've had the chance to travel... here it's my Polarsteps account: www.polarsteps.com/raquelpceb

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I think is a new age for travelers! Couchsurfing is one of the best things! An opportunity if you're an open-minded person and you want to meet new people, local people, and share moments!

All places I've been were special by people with whom I shared them.

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- "How to travel the world with almost no money" by Tomislav Perko.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7vmHGAshi8

- "Educar es confiar en un desconocido (Educate is to trust a stranger)" by Esto no es una escuela.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrFVzvIIHfU

兴趣

I really appreciate the small details as I've said and I try to find the things I like and enjoy, if it's possible with people who make me happy.

I've found traveling and living in other places are the best ways to grow up and learn about life.

• yoga
• surfing
• teaching
• solo travel
• food
• nature
• beach
• lifestyle
• ocean
• ski
• cultural exchange
• slow life

音乐、电影和书籍

I have to confess: I'm not really into movies... Besides that, since I shared a long ride in blablacar with two cinephile guys (so funny by the way!), I really like when other people share their opinions and advice me nice movies to watch.

The Beach, Before sunrise, Eat Pray Love, Y tu mamá también, Midnight in Paris, The Darjeeling, Wild, Diarios de motocicleta, Into the wild, Amélie Poulain, Under Tuscan Sun, The Impossible, Little Miss Sunshine, The Way... The Pianist, The Schindlers list, The Book Thief, Life is beautiful, The boy in the striped pyjamas... Dead Poets Society... The Church of the Open Sky...

Some great books I've recently read: The Sutble Art of not Giving a Fuck & The 4-hour Work Week

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

One of the most amazing and unforgettable thing I've done... my year as Erasmus in Czech Republic...!

13 days road trip from Ostrava (Czech Republic) to Dubrovnik (Croatia).

Backpacking and hitchhiking for 10 days in Norway to discover the real nature of the Arctic Circle areas like Lofoten Islands.

Pitching my tent in Berlengas Islands (Peniche) while travelling solo from Lisbon to Porto before heading back home for summer holidays!

4 months living by the ocean in South America, learning how to surf, taking time for myself and travelling alone in Uruguay, Brazil and Argentine.

教，学，和分享

I believe we all have something to teach and share and there is always something to learn.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I would like to share time with hosts, if it's possible, sharing a meal together with typical dishes while talking about our experiences, for example. I can also teach you Spanish if you like or share tips of places I've visited. I'm very talkative and I like learning from others, so then... I'd love to meet my hosts!

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Gibraltar, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican City State

我居住过的国家

Czech Republic, Netherlands, Spain, Uruguay