Hi! I am a 🇧🇷 combined political science/international relations student at Australian National University. I am open to trying, chatting about or exploring anything; I am currently attempting to travel from Scotland to South Africa overland, review here for updates (https://www.polarsteps.com/MarcosPenteado).

Back home, I love exploring how history, culture, anthropology and politics combine in societies both past and present today. I also adore being in the outdoors- scuba diving, hiking, rugby and surfing are some of my favourite sports :) Natural history and zoology is other favourite topics of mine.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In my time travelling, the absolute best experiences I have had are when I share my time and energy with the local people, and Couchsurfing being an excellent way of connecting the culture of a place with its core humanity, and making new friends! I have been away for a long time, and I now realise what I have missed. My account seems to send me notifications/messages 2+ days later than they are sent, if at all, so for ease of communication, my WhatsApp is +61 449 602 458.

Interests

• culture
• hiking
• scuba diving
• swimming
• anthropology
• biology
• philosophy
• cultural immersion
• art
• films
• world history
• current affairs
• endurance sports
• international politics

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite films: The Grand Budapest Hotel, Heat, Interstellar, Birdman, Apocalypse Now, The Thin Red Line, Fargo, Prisoners, Bladerunner (I+II), Drive, Dances With Wolves, Pan's Labyrinth, Moonlight, The Band's Visit, Silence, The Lobster, A Separation, In Bruges, Of Gods and Men (there are 50 more where that came from)

TV Shows- The West Wing, Mindhunter, Frasier

General Reads: Atlantic, BBC, NYT, New Yorker, Politico, The Economist, Vox

Science Reads: Aeon, Cosmos, Nature, Nautilus, New Scientist, Science Magazine, Scientific American, The Royal Society

What I Can Share with Hosts

Relentless interest, an easy smile, and a curious/forgiving stomach.

I can certainly try to cook my favourite Brazilian foods, however I cannot guarantee I can do them to the standard they deserve haha. I really like participating in new activities and adventures, so whatever you enjoy doing, I’d love to take part! I think life works better being flexible, so if you’re happy to just relax and chat, I’m happy doing that too.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil, France, United Kingdom, United States