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Overview

  • 4 references 4 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish; learning Dutch, French
  • 30, Female
  • Member since 2012
  • Student
  • Kingston University
  • From Beja District, Portugal
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About Me

It's always so weird to actually take the time to think "about me".
I am journalist from Portugal and I used to be based in London until a few years ago. I quit my job and went traveling around South America. I've been a little nomadic since the age of 18, but I am currently settled in northern Poland, trying to explore as much of this side of Europe as possible. I've been on Couchsurfing since I was a teen and hosted + been a guest multiple times in different places.
I am easy to be around and quite talkative, but also enjoy my quite time. I do believe that if you are an interested person yourself, you automatically become interesting. Hence why I enjoy a good conversation, especially over a good beer.
Sunset is my absolute favourite part of the day, but I've been learning to appreciate sunrise almost as much.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because sharing is caring.

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

surfing & hosting, going to meetings

Interests

Writing, books, letters, music, the actual sound of music.. hiking, being surrounded by nature... to hear stories about other people's adventures.. drinking beer on the beach...
I like being active, so every plan that pops up, I will happily go for it :)

  • writing
  • books
  • music
  • swimming
  • beaches
  • food
  • life
  • love

Music, Movies, and Books

Choosing my favourite books is something I reallyyyyy don't want to do, it's just too hard!
My music taste is even harder to classify because it ranges from hardcore electro to brazilian bossa nova. It's just all over the place.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sunrise in the Sahara
Hiked + hitchhiked my way through Patagonia
Climbed a 6,000-metre mountain in Bolivia
Solo traveled for a few months in southeastern Africa

Teach, Learn, Share

Be as light as you can.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Experiences, emotions, tea.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, United Kingdom

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