Traveler | Engineer | Surfer

Easy-going, curious, wave-rider and respectful adventurer.

Grew up in +5 countries mainly in Diego Suarez / Madagascar then France where I studied in Paris and Bordeaux.

Exchange student in California in UC San Diego and now based in San Francisco. I'm usually between USA (SF), Portugal (Baleal surf town, Lisbon), France (Paris) and Madagascar.

https://alardo.io

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Discovering and exploring a new place through the locals' perspective has led to the most memorable experiences I've had in life. Getting a real feel of the place, the atmosphere and building up awesome memories. Looking forward to meeting awesome people around the world!

Interests

• arts
• culture
• design
• photography
• education
• technology
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• windsurfing
• surfing
• skateboarding
• engineering
• history
• science
• nature
• videography
• brainstorming
• outdoors
• hostels
• learning
• kitesurfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Oxbow The Watermen Experience

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Windsurfing waves with friends on the coral reefs in Madagascar

Teach, Learn, Share

- Story-telling: traveling experiences and living special moments around the world from the locals' perspective
- Watersports, surfing waves, windsurfing
- Education, improving the learning experience and accessibility
- Projects, building products

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversations, stories, a new extreme sport activity and adventures!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Réunion, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Madagascar, Mexico, United States, Venezuela