I am from Porto, Portugal's second biggest city and the "2017 Best European Destination":
http://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/best-of-europe/european-best-destinations-2017/

I lived in Porto all my life with the exception of 7 years in Lisbon (2) and London (5). In London, besides the PhD and work, I really enjoyed to be surrounded of people from all zones of the Globe. In that sense, I felt that I was traveling without flying :)!! Learned so much about people, politics, culture and history.

I traveled quite a lot, but only started traveling by my own in January. I have been almost one month in Southeast Asia. I met incredible people through CS!! Thanks a lot CS for the opportunity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When I am travelling I do not feel satisfied by simply visiting he most popular places. I obviously like to tick some boxes, but what make me feel really happy and grateful is the opportunity to immerse myself in the culture and world of the place I am visiting :) !!

Interests

• arts
• zumba

Music, Movies, and Books

In terms of music, it really depends on my humor! Coldplay and radiohead are my favourite bands. I can however start the day listening Bossanova and fishing day in my Zumba class dancing reggaeton :).

I like all types of movies, with the exception of scientific fiction movies and musicals... But they need to be really good, at least 7.0 in IMDB.

I am not a novel fan, I prefer to read book that will me make learn something. I am currently reading Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Global Politics , written by Tim Marshall! It is a brilliant book to read while traveling ;)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trekking himalayas

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Portugal, United Kingdom