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  • 211 references 146 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish; learning French, German, Italian, Russian
  • 46, Male
  • Member since 2006
  • Voleibol player, Tourism Freelancer
  • Carpe Diem!
  • From Lisbon
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

tourism and sport is my life ...rocking in ´14

ABOUT ME

I live in Lisbon and currently im a freelancer in Tourism and rentals in Lisbon & Volleybal Player / Coach.

VIDEOS & MULTIMEDIA area:

My 6th year of CS hosting & partying - 2013 [NEW] comming soon ...

My 5th year of hosting - 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO6AsD-oHbM

In 2011/2012: Participated in CS Documentary FILM "One Couch at a time" produced by friend Alexandra Liss - see the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6KXs978mAM

My 4th Year of CS (until December 2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYNjqaXTXpc

CS report Video (October 2010)
http://videos.sapo.pt/stFBZjTkfMmyfjVGbMsJ

My 3rd Year of CS Hosting/ Traveling & Partying:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsYIF3OFnjs

My 2nd Year of CS Activity video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1BhAv3iY4A

My 1st Year of CS Activity video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7D1VtXpCG8

Travelers: DONT MISS LISBON VIDEO I MADE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6pMEcwFmis

PHILOSOPHY

I love to live, to travel and just enjoy life and make the moments speccial.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

About me: Im a simple person! CARPE DIEM!!!!!!

Hosting: i host people whenever i have some free time! I like to go out with CS, and share some moments...so if im very busy i dont host that period.

Surfing: i ve traveled with couchsurfing to more than 7 countries now. i enjoy so much to be welcomed in someone´s place.

Partying: Well since 2006 i have been participating in CS meetings such as Weekly meeting, CHorinho dance meeting, Monthly dinner, Weekends out of Lisbon, Free Hugs in Lisbon, BEach volei in Carcavelos (organizing)...and etc...

ADVICES related to LISBON:
TOP 10 (ten) places to VISIT:
----->Belem (catch a train or bus in Cais do Sodre)
---->Bairro Alto & Chiado
--->Castelo Sao Jorge
-->Alfama
->Sintra (outside Lisbon, 30min from Rossio or Sete Rios train station)
----->Oriente/ Parque das Nacoes (visit the Oceanario and esplanades)
---->Cascais village (outside of Lisbon, an amazing place near the beach)
--->Carcavelos (BEACH - & voleibol place in summer)
-->ROSSIO and Terreiro do Paco (the old TOwn center, where u can buy souvenirs as well)
->AV. Liberdade (main street in the city)

TOP 5 (five) portuguese speccialties to eat:
----->Bacalhau com Natas
---->Arroz de Pato
--->Francesinha (in Porto)
-->Caracois, Conquilhas & Ameijoas
->Tuna Steak (in Algarve)

TOP 10 (five) portuguese DRINKS:
----->Red Wine
---->Vinho do Porto
--->CAIPIRINHA
-->GINGINHA
->Amendoa Amarga
----->White Wine
---->Vinho Verde (green wine)
--->SANGRIA
-->PONCHA (tipical from Madeira island)
->TANGO (Super bock & Groselha)

TOP 5 (five) portuguese SWEETS to eat:
----->Pastel de Belem (in Belem)
----> Caracol ; Mil-folhas ; Bolo de Arroz (every place)
--->Travesseiro ; Queijada (in Sintra)
-->Pastel de Tentugal (tradition of Coimbra)
->D.Rodrigo ; Folhado de Tavira (in Algarve)

TOP 5 (five) places to listen do FADO:
----->Bela dos Petiscos (Alfama - Rua dos Remedios)
---->Mesa de Frades (Alfama - Rua dos Remedios)
--->FAIA (Rua da Barroca in Bairro Alto)
-->Tasca do Chico "fado vadio"(in Bairro Alto and Alfama)
->Baiuca (Alfama - Rua de São Miguel)

TOP 5 (five) BARS & DISCOS:
----->TEJO BAR (Alfama/ near St. Estevao)- Artists Bar!
---->CAPELA (Bairro Alto) - DJ!
--->LUX (Sta. Apolonia) - House / DJ.
--> Pensão do Amor; Viking and Jamaica (Cais do Sodre) - Dance rock music.
->Plateau (Av. 24 Julho) - Old Rock!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted so far 359 people until 20/09/2014(work-in-progress):46 German; 44 Polish; 39 Brazilian; 35 American; 22 French.19 Russian; 10 Lituanian; 9 Spanish; 8 Italian; 8 Turkish; 7 Canadian; 6 Hungarian; 7 Netherlands; 7 Belgian; 5 Mexican; 5 Colombian; 5 Australian ; 4 Estonian; 4 Portuguese; 4 English; 4 Check Republic. 3 Venezuelan; 3 Austrian; 5 Denish; 3 Uruguay; 3 Cambodjan; 3 Latvian; 3 Greek; 3 Peruvian; 3 Slovenian; 3 Croacia; 2 Slovakian; 2 Finish; 2 Swiss; 2 Moldavian; 2 Swedish; 2 Chinese; 2 Japanese; 2 Romenian; 2 Puerto Rico; 2 Korean.1 Liberian; 1 Argentinian; 1 Chile; 1 Norueguese; 1 Finish; 1 Azerbeijan; 1 Equatorian; 1 Peruvian; 1 Bulgaria; 1 New-Zealand; 1 Georgian.1 Cat (american); 1 Dog (spanish).

I have surfed 10 times (my host) in:Kiel - Germany (Stephanie)Zurich - Suisszerland (Rafaela)Salamanca - Spain (Elizabeth)Porto - Portugal (Fernando)Kaunas - Lituania (Evita) Barcelona - Spain (Alex)London - UK (John) Saint Petersburg - Russia (Maria) Ivangorod - Russia (Olga) Tallin - Estonia (Kart) Barcelona - Spain (Marika)

Interests

Sports: Voleibol and Beachvolley, Martial Arts, Tenis;
Poetry, Design, Traveling, Photos and my dog-daughter Alpha!

  • cats
  • dogs
  • arts
  • writing
  • books
  • poetry
  • folklore
  • design
  • documentaries
  • dancing
  • tango
  • wine
  • red wine
  • white wine
  • coach
  • partying
  • drinking
  • traveling
  • music
  • rock music
  • surfing
  • sports
  • martial arts
  • freelancing
  • languages
  • tourism
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Dead Poets Society, Chariots of Fire, Raging Bull, BIG, Truman Show.
International Music: Lifehouse, Green Day, U2, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and Chromeo.
Musica portuguesa ADVICES:
1. FADO: Ana Moura, Cristina Branco, Camané, Marisa e Carminho.
2. ROCK: Xutos e Pontapés, Klepth, Fingertips, Polo Norte e Delfins.
3. TIPICAL: Rui Veloso, Sérgio Godinho, Luís Represas, David Fonseca, Teresa Salgueiro e João Pedro Pais.
4. Brasilian Music: Caetano Veloso, Cazuza, Djavan, Armandinho, Ivan Lins, Chico Buarque, Roupa Nova, Capital Inicial, Jota Quest, Skank, Falamansa.

Books: Catarina ou o Sabor da Maçã; Lusíadas; Budapeste; o Pequeno Príncipe.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amaizing thing i have done so far is my path trough life, wich includes making some good friends, and love some unique persons.
I´ve started writing a Book...and someday i´ll publish something!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to talk, and learn other languages...since i speak Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, and a bit of northen other languages,...im ok with it. Exchange it the key to proffit.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Portugal

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