Hello! My name is Tamarinda. My husband, Miguel, and I are traveling Italy for 3 weeks in celebration of our wedding. 3 days after our marriage, Miguel's mother passed away from cancer. It was her sincere wish that we stay positive, travel, meet new people, and explore- she loved Italy, and we know we will too (it is our first time visiting)!

Both Miguel and I are hard workers who have a passion for adventure, new friendships, and meaningful connections. We love to get lost in cities, play guitar, sing, dance, hike, and learn from others. We have a deep appreciation for coffee and wine and would love to share some in getting to know you!

I am a pediatric (kids) dentist. My career goals lie in global outreach to remote areas of the world lacking access to health care, and so traveling is central to my sense of joy both in work and in life. Miguel and I both work helping underserved populations in the United States.

Our favorite travel destinations so far have included Argentina, the BVI, Finland, France and Spain. We are each fluent in both Spanish and English, with aspirations of learning French and conversational Italian.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We want to experience Italy through the eyes of a local; want to try your favorite trattorias, want to help cook your favorite recipes. We would love to see where you spend your time, what you love about your home, your favorite quiet spots, your favorite dancing lairs!

We believe that the most valuable experiences in life are those spent getting to know extraordinary human beings. Getting to do so in a beautiful new country is a lifestyle we can support!

Interests

• singing
• guitar
• hiking
• travel
• biking
• ocean
• deep conversations
• dentistry
• imbibing

Music, Movies, and Books

The Staves
Chris Cornell
Dirty Projectors
TV on the Radio

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Hook

Psalm Sunday
The Life of Pi
The Book of Sand

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked the Andes (Argentina)
Chased the Northern Lights (Finland)
Dog sledding (Finland)

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to help with English, Latin dancing (salsa, merengue), singing!

Would love to learn French, Italian!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Would love to share stories, laughter, coffee, wine, and cooked meals!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Uruguay, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina