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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Portuguese; learning Spanish
  • 38, Female
  • Member since 2015
  • Recruiter
  • Psychology
  • From Recife, State of Pernambuco, Brazil
  • Profile 85% complete

About Me

Hi!!

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read a little bit about me :)
I'm a curious person by nature, I love learning about other cultures, being exposed to what is different and foreign to me and meeting people that can help me understand this crazy world little by little.
Being this curious person, I am always looking for new things to learn, new flavors and experiences. When traveling, you'll often find me wandering around museums, historical sites, public markets, learning about the city's history, its people and discovering tastes I have never tasted!

I am motivated by talking to people, getting to know their story, values, and dreams. We are all so different, yet we can find so much in common if we take the time to listen with an open mind and a kind heart. I'm also a firm believer in the power of community, social justice, equality and diversity!

While I have only one Couchsurfing experience and still no reviews, you can check out the reviews I got from my Airbnb's hosts here :) https://www.airbnb.com.br/users/show/42588278

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My partner and I first joined Couchsurfing a few years ago when we were still in Brazil as we wanted to host, meet interesting people and help them have a great experience in our hometown, Recife.
A lot has changed since then and we have became true nomads with no house to go back to! I spent the last 2 years working remotely, trying to follow Lara's band as they tour (they're super cool, look them up! --> LADAMA). Being a remote worker was great but spending that much time sitting in front of a computer by myself did leave me longing for connecting with people and nature. So I have decided to take a leap of faith, stop working and go on a backpacking trip around Asia, until the end of this year \o/
I don't have super strict plans, just an ideia of places I would like to go. Most important of all, on this trip I want to learn as much as possible wherever I go, to have meaningful conversations, to make friends that will help me be a better person!

Interests

  • animals
  • cats
  • culture
  • cooking
  • coffee
  • traveling
  • live music
  • anthropology
  • cultural studies
  • psychology
  • parks
  • beach
  • learning languages
  • sustainability
  • social justice
  • waterfalls
  • botanical gardens
  • equality
  • natural medicine
  • ancient cultures
  • urban farming
  • coffee shops
  • food lover
  • horticulture
  • cenotes

Music, Movies, and Books

Human (by Yann Arthus-Bertrand), Sal of the Earth, Into the Wild, Big Fish,
Series - The Handmaid's Tale, Game of Thrones,
Music from Latin America always finds a way into my heart, it feels like home

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'll never forget the unbelievably beautiful cenotes in México and scuba diving in Colombia :) I have traveled a lot and been to amazing places but swimming in clear blue waters never ceases to amaze me!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Traveling tips, ideas for travel destinations, life stories, and so much more!
I'll be happy to teach you some Portuguese, English and even Spanish (I'm getting pretty good at it!).
I also love cooking, sharing recipes and ways of using different spices and herbs.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, United States

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