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Overview

  • 5 references
  • Fluent in English; learning Portuguese
  • 36, Female
  • Member since 2009
  • Art & Design
  • BFA Graphic Design @ School of Visual Arts, NYC, USA
  • From Richmond, VA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

I am currently traveling around the world in my 20's, a dream come true. I've lived in New York City, Berlin, Northern California, Australia, Brazil and India - all amazing places.

I'm very passionate about exploring different cultures and the ways people live. Seeing the different ways people think and do things liberates my mind. This is something only traveling can do, and is my favorite part about it. We expand in every direction.

ABOUT ME

They call me a free spirit, dreamer, high energy, a funny girl... The fact is that I love living, beauty, new people, dancing and enjoying my life. Not surviving... Living!!! <3

I paint, design, draw, and dance. I have a passion for vegetarian cooking, especially italian food, love yoga, and have started to study Ayurveda and different forms of meditation since living in India.

Making art, exercising, relaxing near the sea and swimming, cooking delicious healthy food, laughing as much as possible, sharing good vibes, and working hard so I can keep seeing the world pretty much sums me up!

PHILOSOPHY

My main life philosophy is to not judge others, or push personal ideas onto others, even if they are totally different in every way. I see everyone as a beautiful miracle and love to spend time with all types of people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hope to meet new, very special people and friends by using couchsurfing.

Interests

Beautiful sunsets, colorful landscapes, art, dance, music, italian people (they do it right!!), music festivals, nature walks, gardening, beach fun, eating pasta, healthy body and healthy mind :) I'm vegetarian, so finding nutritious foods is a main life focus.

  • arts
  • design
  • beauty
  • music festivals
  • festivals
  • dancing
  • dining
  • italian food
  • cooking
  • vegetarian
  • exercise
  • yoga
  • meditation
  • gardening
  • traveling
  • painting
  • drawing
  • music
  • backpacking
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • tourism
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music. Brazilian, funk, jazz, indian, percussion, electronic, trance ;) Anything with a danceable rhythm, relaxing melody, or invigorating bass line.

Movies and Books. Yes!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went canyon jumping in Switzerland. It was beautiful, mind blowing and the adrenaline rush of a lifetime.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am down to learn and try many things! Surfing, cooking new dishes, and to play music are the main things I want to learn now. I can share a lot about how to backpack and travel the world solo. Information about living in Brazil, New York City, Europe, India, Bali, and Thailand.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cook for you (its my favorite thing to do!), do some yoga, make some art, or we can just laugh all day long :) I am kind, laid back, and have a lot of fun stories and information to share.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, United States

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