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I guess I am (still) a bit lost. I struggle between being an utopian optimist and a complete cynic. I want to save the world but, is this world really worth saving?

I studied engineering to learn how the world works and try to improve it a little bit, just to discover that there are too many things to change and too little hands willing to help. Right after finishing my studies I went to Africa a couple of times, one to work for and NGO in water and sanitation and another for a multinational company that built roads and destroyed countries. Not cool.

I quit, travelled and ended up in Scotland for a while. There I discovered that a huge part of me needs nature, (climbing especially) to be happy. The constant battering of the elements made that impossible so I decided to keep moving and now I'm in New Zealand!

My plans for New Zealand are exploring, rock climbing and learning as much as possible. I want to start surfing and paragliding. Also, there is something to discover about oneself when you move by yourself to somewhere so far away. A big part of my adult life has been volunteering, so it would be cool if could find people to do that with.

I also wanted to host a lot so you might be in luck, please read my couch description for more info!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Truth is, there is not so many people willing to open their house to a stranger. Its an uncommon act of kindness and some very great connections between people can come out of it.

Also, I deeply believe that if instead of buying our needs away (real or created) we shared a little bit more, the world would be a better place. We don´t have many chances to improve this world, but if we can improve the lives of those around us, we definitely should try.

So, compared to a hotel its cheaper, cooler, better for the world and improves the quality of your trip.

Interests

Climbing, yoga, travelling, nature, volunteering, meeting interesting people, reading, listening and playing music (I used to play the bass and I'm learning to play the drums, I am really really bad but I have fun!), making the world a little bit better for those who come after us.

• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• bouldering
• music
• camping
• rock climbing
• engineering
• volunteering
• nature
• trekking
• climbing
• civil engineering

Music, Movies, and Books

I love any kind of good music. I always loved rock, classic and metal too, but lately I have been exploring new types of music. Spotify is the next step in my musical evolution, but it takes me a while to evolve.

Also, so many film directors worth mentioning I don´t know where to start...

And if you have any good book recommendations I´ll take them! Here is one for you: George Orwell <3

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed a few mountains, recorded a music album and played in front of a lot of people, volunteered and worked in Africa, built a tree house, jumped out of a plane, dislocated a kneecap, drove 5000 km along the coast of Norway, slept under the stars, fell in love several times, tried to write a book and failed, won an egames championship. I was offered tea outside a Hindu Temple in Kathmandu and regained some of my lost faith in humanity.

Also lived in 5 different countries including NZ!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love rock climbing and everyone is welcome to join me if you want to try! I am an amazing teacher, and very good at modesty too =]

Also, music is like a lost love to me, I used to play but now I am really bad. Maybe we can jam together, I'll have fun and you can laugh at me.

I love cooking too (even though some times it ends in disaster) I'd love to share a kitchen and learn/teach some recipes. I am my own version of a vegetarian, sort of ethical consumer more than anything else, so my recipes won´t have any meat in them, but I can cook a tasty veggie stew.

Oh! and I'm very good at organizing closets.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Togo, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Equatorial Guinea, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, Togo