CURRENT MISSIONS

see more of this world

read more books

find an interesting masters program

ABOUT ME
Living in Portugal since 2022.

I'm quite an easygoing person, I notice little details and appreciate little things in which I find beauty.
so a visual person and specifically a photographer, I'm trying to keep this true passion of mine and almost a profession, but due to excess screen time I mostly take photos from time to time and don't share them much.

Love cinema, to see quality movies especially realistic and independent ones, preferably in the cinema, but also home.
I got some good playlists and I had a radio program for which I selected songs on alternative internet radio.

I like writing sometimes, whether it’s my thoughts, opinions, short stories, and poems.
I have strong opinions about things and I am critical about things in the world, my home country, and more.
Try to be ecological, and also I care about the welfare of animals, therefore I’m vegan.

See and listen here:
www.linktr.ee/orsinai

HOSTING

Recently moved to a new place to live by myself, can possibly host if possible/when possible like minded good guests. It is important to mention that I don't live in the center. Please read my home section if you are considering to send a request and be my guest.

I try as a rule to answer all or most messages, but if we don’t have much in common I might not respond. Applies both to couch requests and messages.

PHILOSOPHY
I’m interested especially in Ancient Greek philosophy, and want to learn about other philosophers and philosophy.

I am trying to live in the moment and be somewhat happy with what I have now and positive about might come ahead.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like meeting new interesting people and discover new cultures. I think there is something alienated sometimes in staying in a hotel or hostel and it’s much nicer to stay with a local person who welcomes you to his/her home. also, I think the tourism industry is quite exploitative so it's better to support it less and less, be kind and host people. can totally change the entire experience.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE:
Many experiences, some sweet, some sour.
I had the chance to meet people from many different places, some I also had the chance of hosting.
got to practice my writing skills with customized couch requests.
Hangouts can be tricky, but sometimes worthwhile.

Generally speaking Couchsurfing is like a city in its last stages of gentrification.

Interests

I like to walk and discover new places, since I work from home I really like to be out if I can find something interesting to do, but normally you will find me at the cinema. Since moving to Portugal I became more interested in wine.

• culture
• writing
• books
• literature
• poetry
• architecture
• design
• photography
• environment
• meditation
• gardening
• minimalism
• music
• hiking
• anthropology
• ecology
• languages
• philosophy
• psychology
• art
• cinema
• nature
• sustainability
• permaculture
• plants
• buddhism
• illustration
• volunteer
• vegan cooking
• fermentation
• sound
• kombucha
• zero waste
• fair trade
• ethical consumption
• magazines

Music, Movies, and Books

at this point, I feel it will be easier to list my favorite directors: Andrei Tarkovsky, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Miguel Gomes, Maren Ade, Andreas Dresen, John Cassavetes

usually, prefer indie cinema over commercial.

Music - classic rock, new wave, post-punk, blues, jazz, soul, folk, instrumental, acoustic, electronic (mostly stuff with synth)
galaxies 500, deerhunter, my bloody valentine, yo la tengo, vetiver, neil young, john prine, george harrison, the doors and more.

Books - Illusions, Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, Kafka on the Shore, Franny and Zoe, Leviathan, In the Blink of an Eye

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Machu Picchu was incredible and breathtaking, especially when I climbed up one of the mountains there.
and
stretching my neck to see the world's trade center and be on top of it one month before it collapsed.

Teach, Learn, Share

Language exchange would be nice, I can share my knowledge in photography and maybe also teach, can think together with you and give art criticism :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

a good conversation and some insights on life, I can take a portrait photo of you, music and movies recommendations, a good meal, an open invitation to my place.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Chile, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, Portugal