I'm originally from the North of England - a town called Middlesbrough.

I did my undergraduate degree at the University of York so I know York and Yorkshire very well (best place to visit in England in my opinion :D).

I spent 5 years in Glasgow doing a PhD and working as a research assistant at the University of Glasgow. Scotland is incredible and I'm ashamed that I didn't take full advantage of exploring it when I lived there.

I have been living in and exploring Rio de Janeiro since June 2016, so I think I know this city better than most cariocas :P

I've travelled a lot within Brazil, tell me where I should definitely visit in South America (and what I should definitely eat there)!

Instagram: dr.amyg

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting new people. I've been told that I am very easy to understand (in terms of speed and accent). Send me a message if you'd like to meet up for a drink and a chat, or if you have any questions about York, Glasgow, the UK, British awkwardness/weirdness.

I like to put public trips on Couchsurfing for each place I visit and I am overwhelmed with the response :) I try to reply to as many messages as I can.

Interests

I love Brazil (especially the food) and I'm currently learning Portuguese.

I love to help people out and give tours of the places/cities I love.

Instagramming beautiful places, of course haha.

Music, Movies, and Books

If I hear a song I know I have to sing along - power ballads are my favourite.

TV series I like at the moment: Game of Thrones, How To Get Away With Murder, Outlander, Supernatural, Black Mirror, Catfish and Catfish Brasil, true crime documentaries, and silly reality shows.

I love 80s and horror films.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A road trip around Washington State (and to Vancouver) in 2010 - lots of crazy encounters :)

San Diego Comic-Con in 2012

Carnival in Salvador in 2015

Hiking to Trolltunga, Norway in 2015

Jalapão, Tocantins, Brazil in 2018

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Gibraltar, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, England, Scotland