Hello, I'm Leandro, and I'm excited to be a part of the Couchsurfing community! I have lived in New York for 8 and and 5 years in Paris before moving to Edinburgh, where I moved to pursue my post-graduate studies in Climate Change Finance.

As a host or guest, I'm looking forward to sharing my own cultural experiences with others and learning from theirs. In addition to offering a unique and authentic experience, I would also be happy to do a language exchange with native Italian speakers. I'm currently learning Italian and would love to practice while sharing my own language and culture.

If you're interested, I'm also open to apartment exchanges whenever there is mutual interest. Let's explore new places and connect 🙂

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As someone who loves traveling and immersing myself in new cultures, I was drawn to Couchsurfing as a way to connect with locals and experience destinations in a more authentic and meaningful way.

Interests

• writing
• literature
• photography
• music
• languages
• philosophy
• films
• dance
• social sciences
• salsa

Music, Movies, and Books

Top 10 Favorite Films:

1 - Metropolis
2 - Vertigo
3 - Star Wars
4 - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
5 - Dr. Strangelove
6 - Mulholland Drive
7 - The Dark Knight
8 - Get Out
9 - Le Mepris
10 - City of God

Top 10 Favorite Books:

1 - Catcher in the Rye
2 - The Portrait of Dorian Gray
3 - The Outsider
4 - Posthmous Memoirs of Bras Cubas
5 - The Great Gatsby
6 - The Myth of Sysyphus
7 - Animal Farm
8 - The Phantom of the Opera
9 - Candide
10 - The Just Assassins

Top 10 Favorite Musicians:

1 - Pink Floyd
2 - The Beatles
3 - Joao Gilberto
4 - David Bowie
5 - The Doors
6 - Led Zeppelin
7 - Maneskin
8 - Antonio Carlos Jobim
9 - Miles Davis
10 - Franz Ferdinand

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While exploring the Calanques National Park in Marseille, my phone had ran out of battery and I had no way to navigate my way back. As I wandered, feeling increasingly lost, I ran into a former Olympique de Marseille Manage, who kindly offered me a ride to the nearest metro station.

Teach, Learn, Share

Let's connect over our shared love for cultural exchange and adventure! As a Couchsurfing host/guest, I'm excited to offer a unique and authentic experience that goes beyond just finding a place to stay. Whether it's exploring the hidden gems of Paris or sharing stories over a meal, I believe that travel is all about creating meaningful connections with people from different backgrounds.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I believe that the best way to truly experience a new place is to connect with locals and learn from their unique perspectives. As a guest, I hope to do just that, and to leave my hosts with candid memories and a newfound appreciation for cultural exchange.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, France, Scotland, United States