Hello there! My name is Mika and I'm from Argentina.
A veterinarian, traveller and now full-time petsitter.
I'm 38 years old and in 2020, I made the decision to quit my job and pursue my dreams.
Now, four years later, I'm planning my next adventure. During May, June, and July, I will be travelling, pet sitting, and exploring street art in Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland.

I'm a friendly, easygoing person who is curious about different cultures, food, and languages. I'm also a cat, coffee, murals, and sunsets lover. My interests include photography, trekking, visiting coffee shops, museums, and cultural events.

I've been pet-sitting around Europe since November 2022 and currently, I'm in the UK.

For more info, you can visit my blog https://mika123almundo.com/
or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mika_123almundo?igsh=NnFtZDZpbnF0ODFm

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love sharing my travels with others, as everything is better with good company. It's amazing how much I've learned from connecting with locals and listening to their stories. During my time living in Thailand, I made some of my closest friends while travelling. Now, I'm thrilled to have had a similar experience in Europe and am looking forward to meeting new people in my next destination!

Interests

• arts
• street art
• photography
• nature
• trekking
• learning languages
• museums
• arte
• museums and exhibitions
• journaling
• coffee lover
• animal lover
• mbti
• cultural experiences
• murals
• animal watching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: anything but heavy metal or hardcore music, for the rest, I enjoy a huge variety of genders.

MOVIES: Any of Wes Anderson, Tarantino or Spielberg, Hayao Miyazaki o Makoto Shinkai (anime).
From my last watch list: Saltburn, Poor Things, Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers.
Star Wars fan, love Rebels and Asoka series. LOTR and Harry Potter

Books: any by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Saramago o Isabel Allende.
One of my favourites from my childhood; is Jules Verne, his books make me want to travel so here im.
As a street art lover, I can't recommend enough Wall and Piece by Banksy.
My new niche is Japanese authors with a cat in the book hehe such as: If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura, The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide, and The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami( currently reading this one).

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Visited Easter Island
Four years ago I quit my job to follow my dreams https://youtu.be/LtfR7EJX7lI
Experienced the Pandemic in Thailand
A month's trip around Japan
Plant rice with my Thai friend in Kanchanaburi https://youtu.be/jRXTcK32WC4
Worked as a vet in an animal sanctuary in Sangkhlaburi-Thailand
Volunteered in a dog shelter in Koh Chang -Thailand for 8 months during the pandemic
Chasing murals and sunsets since 2016. My next project is to document street art in Germany and Poland during my trip to Europe in May-June-July 2024
Pet sitting in Thailand, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and the UK.
I launched my blog this year to help other pet sitters and travellers https://mika123almundo.com/
Whale and penguin watching in Argentina

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some useful Spanish phrases, photography tips, and pet-sitting tips.
I can share with you where to eat the best food in Thailand and my fav dishes.
I'm always keen to learn some phrases in your language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

1000 0f pics of cats, dogs and street art
My fav French playlist on Spotify
Some Argentinian, Asian and British recipes. I can cook for you if you want!
Incredibles stories around the world.
A cuppa, coffee or beer with a good conversation
My curated list of animes

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, England, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Scotland, Thailand, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Mexico, Thailand, United Kingdom