I would say I am an easy going person , extremely curious about almost any topic (love traveling, reading, listening to music and having interesting conversations with friends). I don't dance samba, even though I was born in Rio de Janeiro. I can play some acoustic guitar and love to sing. As a stereotypical Brazilian, I love watching soccer (Corinthians is my team).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet nice people, learn about other cultures, help some "gringo's" around.

Interests

• culture
• singing
• dancing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• soccer
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I love music and some of the bands that I like are: Hootie and the Blowfish; Sonia Dada; Turin Brakes; Dave Matthews; Pink Floyd; Smashing Pumpkins; The Who; The Beatles; The Rolling Stones; Blues Travelers; Bob Dylan; Cat Stevens; chris Cornell; Counting Crows; Cranberries; The Cure; Chico Buarque; Caetano Veloso; Gilberto Gil; Geraldo Vandré; Tom Jobim; Baden Powell; Elis Regina; Aretha Franklin; Ella Fitzgerald; Etta James; Eric Clapton; Guns N' Roses; Janis Joplin; Joss Stone; The Killers; Los Piojos; Macy Gray; Tracy Chapman; Madeleine Peyroux; Maná; Marisa Monte; Mr. Big; Nina Simone; Queen; Rage Against the Machine; Megadeth; Soul Asylum; Zé da Velha.

As for books, I love to read also, but I rarely repeat authors, but my favorites would be: Jorge Amado (Subterrâneos da Liberdade); Ignácio Padilla (Amphytrion); José Ovejero (Las Vidas Allenas); Pablo Neruda (20 poemas de amor y una canción desesperada); Kim Edwards (The Memory Keeper's Daughter).

Teach, Learn, Share

I can try to teach a bit of Portuguese, but more important than that, I can share a bit of the brazilian culture and traditions, explain as much as possible our political, economical and social situation in the country and our history. I can give directions to some of the touristic sights and show some nice places to go (bars, restaurants, etc.).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I live in a small apartment (40m²) and there is a couch that converts into a single bed, with an extra single bed underneath it that I can share. There is only one bathroom in the house.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Chile, England, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States