ABOUT ME

lifetime world traveler, open-minded, adventurous, social, independent

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For the last 30 years I'm leading an almost nomadic life out of my backpack. 'Old school'- traveling..going places out of curiousity, driven by fellow traveler's stories, picture books etc...The Couchsurfing philosophy relates to my ideas towards traveling and connecting equal spirited travelers.

Interests

Travel, unspoilt islands, good food, art, sustainable living..
I am kitchen chef and a martial art instructor, so when I'm not traveling, I spend most of my time in the restaurantkitchen or the gym.
I live in Brazil, so I spend most of my free time on the beach or in the countryside with friends

• arts
• books
• dining
• instructor
• walking
• traveling
• hiking
• backpacking
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Bon Iver, Stereophonics, Neil Young, Soundgarden, Tribalistas, Cassia Eller
Atonement, Usual Suspects, Perfume, Year of Living Dangerously
Stoner, The White Tiger, Biomimicry-Innovation Inspired by Nature, Brasil Brasil

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Motorcycle trip from western to the eastern tip of Sumatra & Java and then islandhopping from Bali all the way to Timor by traditional fishingboats.

Hiking through the Orinoco Bassin, 3 months Venezulea, Colombia of walking, riding dirtbikes canoos and finally crossing the border with Brazil where I decided to stay and make a living

Trekking through the Gavi Bio Reserve in India, a hidden gem..

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Cambodia, Chile, Guyana, India, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Namibia, Nicaragua, Norway, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, United States, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand