My name is Luis Sandoval and I am a 31-years-old native of Los Angeles, CA where I taught high school English for 4 years before I decided to start my dream of traveling the world, teaching English internationally to earn money, and filming different aspects of my adventures to share on Youtube. I will be filming a lot while traveling so my hosts may expect me to ask if they’d like to make an appearance in some of my content. traveling journey. I hope to visit more than 30 countries and 3 continents (Asia, South America, and Europe), and from there see what else is possible! I am so excited to make my dream a reality every day, which will surely bring new experiences, exciting places, and great people. I hope to use Couchsurfing as a wonderful tool to help me connect with other people, cultures, and countries. I know I will be a great addition to any host’s generous accommodation, and am certain that in the future I will make Los Angeles a temporary home for future couch surfers as I host them when I return home. I look forward to sharing with my hosts everything from language, laughter, culture, experiences, gifts, outings, ratings, and special memories. Thanks for reading about me. I look forward to connecting soon!

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

In a few words, I’m on couch surfing to grow, learn, and develop. I believe couch surfing can help us explore one another’s cultures, languages, and selves in ways that enrich our experiences and lives. I want to explore new countries and travel as much as I can. In this process, I want to make lifelong friends that I can help enlighten, share with, grow with, teach, or just have a good time. I believe we can learn and benefit from each other. Couchsurfing can facilitate this process, which is why I’m using this app and excited about the opportunities it will bring.

Intereses

Movies, books, music, cultures, food, history, literature, poetry, live music, social life, cooking, sports, basketball, outdoor sports, nature, writing, climbing, hiking, camping, gardening, education, languages, relationships, and human connection.

• animals
• pets
• arts
• culture
• writing
• books
• literature
• poetry
• performing arts
• festivals
• education
• dining
• cooking
• vegetarian
• vegan
• organic food
• working out
• meditation
• nightlife
• movies
• video games
• board games
• traveling
• billiards
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• sports
• basketball
• rock climbing
• volleyball
• teaching
• geography
• history
• volunteering
• beaches
• urban exploration
• food
• nature
• watching movies
• learning languages
• knowledge
• ocean
• gym
• exploring new places
• journeys

Música, películas y libros

I love watching live music. I love rock & roll, hip-hop, classical, and jazz music. I also love discovering new music and genres from different cultures and countries. I like:
1. Wu-Tang
2. Radiohead
3. John Coltrane
4. The Doors
5. Beethoven

I grew up in L.A. watching movies and watching them has been a big part of my life. I love movies of all genres. Some of my favorites are:
1. Joker
2. The Matrix
3. Fight Club
4. Interstellar
5. Hereditary

I majored in English and earned a B.A. in English literature, which means I’m familiar with a lot of literature in English and from around the world. I love reading. Right now I’m finishing Moby Dick. Some of my favorite books are:
1. The Brothers Karamazov
2. East of Eden
3. The Sound and the Fury
4. The Alchemist
5. Anything by Nietzsche

Algo increíble que he hecho

I earned my M. A. Degree from the University of California and taught English for 3 years at Compton High School in Los Angeles!

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I can teach English language, literature, and conversation, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. I taught professionally in a California high school setting for 3 years. I have degrees in English and EducAtion, so I am well qualified to help anyone learn.

I’d love to learn about new cultures, history and languages. I’d love to learn about new foods, people, and places. Basically everything about a new country I visit is what I would love to learn.

I can share my time, attention, and gifts. I can share stories, experiences, and special moments. Anything that I’m able to share, I am open to sharing. Sharing is very important to me and enriches me as a person.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

Language learning, Mexican & American culture, knowledge on a variety of topics including literature, fitness, and cinema; I can also assist, serve, and help with everything from cooking, errands, and gardening. Lastly I can help with writing, reading, interpreting, and analyzing texts and documents in English.

Países que he visitado

China, Dominican Republic, Laos, Mexico, Thailand, United States

Países en los que he vivido

Mexico, United States