Hi! I'm Rafael!
I have a dream: that one day I will have travelled all around the world... But that's not possible, that's why it's just a dream! But, more than anything, dreams are what keep us motivated to carry on and that is why I keep visiting different places whenever I can. Afterall, "life is a journey not a destination". So the question is: what's the next stop on this trip?

I'm a kind and calm person and I'm addicted to knowing more, about everything, and trying new things!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have a passion for travelling and I am always willing to visit new places. And I believe that the experience of visiting a different country/city cannot be complete without meeting people from that city and letting yourself immerse in their culture and traditions.

Interests

Besides travelling, I love nature. One of my favourite activities in my free times is birdwatching. I also like taking photos of landscapes, butterflies, flowers, etc.

Something I also truly appreciate is eating, trying new and different flavours. And chocolate, of course!

I have recently found a great interest in arts, especially painting and architecture.

I also like going to the movies, partying with friends, visiting museums and exhibitions, etc.

• wildlife
• birds
• arts
• culture
• architecture
• chocolate
• flowers
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• snorkeling
• art history
• history
• medicine
• science
• historic sites
• food
• nature
• trekking
• health
• diving
• museums
• wild camping
• local history
• butterflies
• orchids
• nature walks
• birdwatching
• nature conservation
• dragonflies
• wildlife photography

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Queen, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Guns N' Roses, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, etc

Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, The Pianist, Schindler's List, Blood Diamond, Fight Club, Up, Ratatouille, etc

Books: Physics of the Impossible, Parallel Worlds, The Theory of Everything, A Brief History of Time, Collins Bird Guide, etc

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching the sunset in a cliff in Sagres while listening to classical music... And then just laying down and looking at a sky full of stars!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to speak Portuguese, how to "act like a local" (and surely also how to eat like a local!). Perhaps you may also want to go birdwatching around Porto?

I would be happy to learn your language and about your country. Also, if you have a special interest in a particular subject, I would love if you could tell me more about it!

We can share experiences of our travels, our work, life in our countries, funny situations... the list is endless!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Although I cannot host anybody right now, I hope that, as a local, I can help travellers coming to my city, Porto, by giving them information, such as where and what to eat, what monuments and museums to visit and other interesting places, nice walks in the city, events, etc.

What's more, I would be more than happy to take you on a tour around the city and show you some of my favourite places. And, who knows, maybe you can also show me something new in my own city, so I will get to know it better too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Portugal