Hello! My name is Amy and I am currently staying in Brazil for an unknown amount of time. I started my time here by working on a WWOOF farm for two months, followed by some traveling, a helpX stay, and now I have to decide what to do after that! I hope to find a job teaching English (I am TEFL certified) and be able to stay in Brazil for an extended amount of time. I love the beauty and laid back culture here. I want to see it all, explore more of South America, and meet some more great people along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have never tried Couchsurfing but have heard great things about it from friends. I like that I am given the opportunity to meet a local and experience the place I am traveling to in an authentic way. It can be daunting to know what to spend your time on while visiting a city. And a personal connection is always better than a travel book. In my time in South America I may be traveling on my own, which seems terrifying, so I hope to meet some people that will make it more comfortable. When I return to the states I hope to start hosting people as a way to pay it forward.

Interests

Besides traveling, I am interested in gardening, hiking, reading, yoga, and studying Portuguese. In my free time I also like to attempt to cook (I want to learn more), drink beer, try new restaurants, and just relax outside with good friends. I am always open to new experiences too, I like camping and other outdoor activities.

• culture
• books
• beauty
• cooking
• beer
• yoga
• drinking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• wwoof

Music, Movies, and Books

My music taste varies a lot, I love the beats of samba, reggae, merengue, and forro. But I also love jazz, hip hop, soul, and blues.
I'm not a huge movie person, but I tend like funny movies or historical movies. I love the TV series "The Wire."
I read anything I can. The past couple books I have read are: Brazil On The Rise, Bahia Blues, and The Hundred Foot Journey. A very life changing book for me was "Assata."

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I can't say it's ONE amazing thing, but I have seen a lot of beautiful and interesting places in my young life! I am so grateful for the experiences I have had, and consider the memories the most amazing part of my life :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I really want to learn Portuguese! That is my number one goal for my time in Brazil!

I can teach people more about gardening if they want! I cannot claim to be an expert but I think I could lend a hand to a newbie :)

"Living should be giving in a way"

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will always share some beers with the hosts! But on a serious note, I will share stories, experiences, culture, and a positive attitude.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hungary