Originally from Porto, Portugal. Currently living in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

I love to be challenged and defied. That's why I enjoy so much traveling and being out of my comfort zone.
I can be very thoughtful but I love to have fun. I'm spontaneous and enthusiastic. A bit hard to read sometimes. Curious and always eager to learn something new.

As for philosophy of living, I believe in living as if nothing has ever gone wrong. I aim to gain wisdom, not fears.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've started surfing in one of the most hectic cities in the world: Bangkok. And I absolutely loved it. Since then I've always had super cool hosts and met great people!

Couch surfing for me is one of the best ways to travel specially because I manage to meet locals, who end up being the soul of any place. After a while I just got a bit run out of the hostels' vibe.

Interests

The serious hours: science, sustainablity, psychology, mankind and its future. The fun ones: a good night out, enjoy a beer with friends. The relax hours: music, movies and doing stuff with my hands. The sporty hours: yoga and swimming. And of course, travelling as much as I can.

• cooking
• beer
• yoga
• running
• movies
• traveling
• music
• surfing
• swimming
• psychology
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book is "As Intermitências da Morte" by Saramago. I would say Saramago is my favorite author as well. I don't really have a favorite movie, but I prefer the ones that make you think or that teach you something. Music is a driving force for pretty much everything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the experiences that marked me the most was my interrail through Europe. I was quite afraid of traveling by myself at the time, but I manage to put myself on a train and go. I have the sweetest memories about that trip and a bunch of good lessons as well.

My last trip lasted 7+ months in Asia. I've been by myself in India , Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Macao and the Philippines. All that time on the road was absolutely incredible, made me put so much of my life in perspective.

Teach, Learn, Share

Well, I have a bunch of stories to tell about my trips, but you have to be curious enough to ask.
I can teach you some yoga if you like.
Cooking is something I enjoy so we should definitely make a mess in the kitchen together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Cambodia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Luxembourg, Macao, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Sao Tome and Principe, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Netherlands, Portugal