CURRENT MISSION

My goal in life is to reach other cultures and ways of life, discovering bits of me and others that make for a whole-man-kind

ABOUT ME

Friendly, open guy here (or so I'd like to think) with an interest for genuine human content, enjoying deep conversations. People watcher / piano / psychology / science / traveling

Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal. Love the country in many ways, but... "I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world." I did part of my studies in Canada, and have lived so far 9 years Amsterdam. I feel open for a new step in my life.
I'm social and shy, depending on circumstances. Most people will describe me as very communicative and social.
I've studied/worked in: Conservatory (recorder), Metropolitan Orchestra School (piano), Business Management, Volunteer with neglected populations, Humanitarian Development in Africa, Entrepreneur, ...

Friends are the most important thing in my life. And once I asked several to write what the reasons they like to be friends with me. Turns out they like me because they say I'm an oxymoron of strength and vulnerability, multi-layered and sensitive. Funny, and supportive. They like my frailties (shocked!) as much as they get inspired by my strengths :)

And like you, I'm so much more of light and shadow than a few lines care to describe ...I'm curious to get to know you, and hear your life story :)

PHILOSOPHY

Live and let live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am up for receiving people in my house, and vice-versa. I go to some CS meetings, and orientate/socialize with visitors.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've only had positive experiences with CS, and my experience has been 50% hosting, 50% being hosted.

Interests

Travelling; soul searching; being goofy and having fun; film/series binge watching; computer games (mmorpgs); politics; economy; psychology; public health; music (so grateful for Spotify and Shazam :P); webdev; ...

• cats
• exercise
• yoga
• running
• walking
• drinking
• traveling
• piano
• psychology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz, classical. alternative. oldies. tecno. psy/goa trance. commercial. 80's music.
Mostly non-fiction books
Romantic comedies; Sci-fi; Action; Drama; Thrillers

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Beeing in Malawi by chance during the outbreak of a civil protest that lasted a few days with cars burning and people furiously protesting, while having to plan and go to some meetings with local partners :D I did it!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Malawi, Malaysia, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Netherlands, Portugal