I’m Mariana, a wanderer on a quest to discover exciting projects, bold ideas, and folks making the world a sunnier place. I’m fueled by good vibes, good souls, awesome conversations, random encounters, and the jaw-dropping beauty that surrounds us. A wise host once said, “Every mind is a new world to explore” and I wholeheartedly agree. There’s something magical about spending hours bouncing ideas around, diving deep into new perspectives and feeling in new ways. New stories keep the journey alive!

I believe in slow and meaningful travel (no, I’m not just “counting countries” to post it on socials), deep conversations, and the magic of connecting. I’ve spent the past years hopping between countries, volunteering, working, and occasionally wondering if I should just open a small veggie café on a remote beach (jury’s still out).

I’m passionate about sustainability, conservation, and social innovation—basically, anything that brings positive change and helps us be kinder to the planet and each other. In my down time, you’ll find me experimenting with veggie recipes, DIY-ing, dancing my heart out to Latin beats (and practically every other beat), practicing yoga, getting outdoors for some nature sports, or just soaking in the beauty of the world.

We’re lucky to be here, so why not share the joy?

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Is there a better way to connect with people, to meet new minds, to share and learn? CS encounters have been filling my heart and mind with the best memories and feelings. They've truly helped me evolve as a human being and taught me that the smallest moments can have the biggest impact.

Interests

Music - so many different beats; People; Nature; Outdoors; Alternative ways of living and consuming; Sustainability; Yoga; Mediation; Ocean; Culture and traditions; Dancing (Latin mostly); Hiking and Camping; Healthy lifestyle; Cooking; Veganism.

Music, Movies, and Books

World Music and pretty much every genre, especially the ones that make me wanna dance along.
A soft love for the eternal Nina Simone.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

🌟To encounter amazing humans along the way;
🌟Listening to whales singing underwater;
🌟 Experiencing the month-long mourning for Fidel Castro’s death while in Cuba;
🌟 Gazing at the dancing of the northern lights in Iceland;
🌟Swimming on the edge of Victoria Falls - and the WOW feeling of gazing down

Teach, Learn, Share

Veggie cooking, nutrition, basic online design tools, DIY and renovations, Portuguese and Spanish language.

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Anguilla, Austria, Bahamas, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cabo Verde, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Iceland, Italy, Lesotho, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands Antilles, Poland, Portugal, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin (French part), Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Portugal, Saint Barthélemy, Spain