My name, Audrey Martini Chiang may confuse most people, but I'm without a doubt a proud brazilian, with the world in my DNA! My mother was born in Brazil, but she has an italian and portuguese heritage, hence the "Martini" (which I very much enjoy as a drink also) and my father was born in Taiwan and came to Brazil when he was just 4yo.

Born and raised in the chaotic São Paulo, I'm used to living in a big city lifestyle. At the same time that I love being in a city that can provide me anything at anytime of the day, I think that living in a calmer place and more close to nature is something that I really appreciate.

I love going to new cities and seeing how they live there. So usually the first thing that I do when in a new place is to go to a café, sit outside and just watch people come and go.

Currently I'm a Graphic Designer student in a 6-months exchange program in Portugal. I'm studying 3D Animation and Motion Design.

I'm also a scout since I was 7yo, so I truly enjoy camping, hiking trips and outdoor activities, just being in contact with nature really.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that here in Couchsurfing I have the unique opportunity to meet real locals and share thoughts and experiences with new people.

Interests

• arts
• graphic design
• photography
• japanese food
• technology
• food
• nature
• tea
• local history
• 3d animation

Music, Movies, and Books

I kinda listen to everything. I can be listening to to some very hard punk rock at on time and in another just be chilling and relaxing to Fleet Foxes or Bon Iver. I also love me some good samba.

As for movies, I like watching documentaries, but I also see some really stupid shit when I'm not in the mood of thinking a lot. I am also a lover of japanese animations. I'm more of a series watching person, which I think it is becoming a little bit of a problem, since I'm spending too much time seeing it.. hahaha. Some of my favorites: Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development, Saturday Night Live, Dexter, Mr. Robot, House of Cards, Cosmos, and the just found hidden gem on netflix, Midnight Dinner: Tokio Stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My personal experiences during a good meal!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Portugal