📍SEPTEMBER 2024, LIVING IN HOUSTON, TX. 🛑

Hi, It’s me, iliana spells i-l-i-a-n-a; a Mexican surfer living in Houston, TX, USA.

I am outdoorsy, but I haven't done much since moving to Houston, Texas, unlike Mexico City, where I used to go hiking almost every weekend. I have good tips for hiking adventures. 🗻

“Day of the Dead” is my favorite Mexican celebration. I hope to go to Mitlan when I die. 💀🌼

I am open to trying out new flavors, but let's be real, everyone loves having Mexican food when dealing with a hangover or just for getting together. Pozole and Garnachas always make my tummy happy. 🇲🇽

I am curious to explore around. Thus, I can be a good companion. I consider myself a good listener and a reliable person. I have a fun laugh and find value in learning from small experiences with big meaning 🌎

Be a point of reference and impact positively" ✨👒 Surrounding myself with people who inspire me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In 2017, I created my profile, but I didn't know how to use the app. It took me months to find out the events feature, and it was during a camping trip near Mexico City that I met more surfers who explained to me and introduced me to this fantastic community.🎒

The values of Couchsurfing align perfectly with my own:
Share Your Life + Create Connection + Offer Kindness + Stay Curious + Leave It Better Than You Found It. That’s why to see me around 🕊

Some highlights of my experience using Couchsurfing include:
- Making good friendships, might be lifelong friends.
-Embark myself on exciting and successful trips
- Meeting and connecting with incredible and inspiring individuals
- Participating and engaging exciting events
- Organizing events like the Houston Couchcrash 2024 🤓

Interests

• mountains
• world
• traditional food
• trekking
• cultural exchange
• local history
• speleology
• arqueology
• outdoorsy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During the initial camping/meeting cs, I uncovered my innate ability for hiking. I successfully have done the top ten highest mountains in Mexico, all of which range from 4,000-5,000 meters (13,000-14,000 feet) in height.

Looking forward to developing new skills. ✨️

What I Can Share with Hosts

Mexico City and greater Houston share the similarity of being huge cities. I always relied on public transportation living in Mexico city, which, while slow, is reliable. In contrast, in Houston, it's essential to have a car.
Growing up, I have the fortune to always have a hot home meal so I don't have many dining recommendations for Mexico City, but I have an extensive list of restaurants to suggest in Houston based on your preferences.

Although I can not host in Houston, I will show you around if I am available. I genuinely enjoy helping visitors discover specific places of interest. I am more than happy to host you in Mexico.
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Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Guatemala, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico