Hi there! I'm half-Brazilian, half-Canadian, born in Scotland and have lived in seven countries and twenty-six houses in my life - that's almost one house every year I have been alive! I'm a friendly, openminded and positive person interested in meeting other people and learning about different ways of life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I became a member of Couchsurfing in 2015 when I moved to Paris. Since then I've traveled all over the world and met like-minded people thanks to this amazing network of interesting, talented and passionate people. I don't know what my life would look like without the goodwill of fellow travelers!

Interests

My philosophy is simple living, high thinking. I like to live with intention and consider the reasons and consequences of my lifestyle choices. I do my best to live a cruelty-free, plant-based lifestyle with awareness for my impact on the planet while striving to minimise my use of single life plastics and other waste.

• street art
• origami
• camping
• scuba diving
• sailing
• sustainability
• holistic healing
• watsu
• random acts of kindness
• essential oils
• morning walks
• deep listening
• yoga & meditation
• cooking vegan food
• appreciating the little things
• making shampoo
• singing sanskrit bhajans
• disney and pixar movies
• giving thoughtful presents
• low furniture
• dancing unselfconsciously
• spirographs
• the smell of bookshops
• smoothie experiments
• eccentric cafes

Music, Movies, and Books

I love playing the piano - classical pieces are my favourite. I have played since I was six, but I have just started learning to play the ukelele recently. It is a great instrument to carry when traveling because it is portable and a great conversation starter in public places!

I enjoy reading books which are about the country I am visiting. Right now I am in India, so I am reading 'Shantaram' by Gregory David Roberts - it is epic! I laugh, I cry, I gasp, and I feel like I have really lived through the experiences of the narrator.

Last year I made my way through Miyazaki's beautiful animated films - my top three are Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away and Ponyo ( so cute! ^.^ )

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the best things I have ever done was train to become a Hatha Yoga teacher. The programme lasted five months and involved living an intensive yogic lifestyle in an ashram called Isha Yoga Center in India. I will always remain humbled and grateful for that spiritual experience which remains close to my heart.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to have a jam session with any other musicians out there! I'll bring the ukelele, you bring the maracas/ guitar/ tabla/ etc.
I can also teach simple techniques to prepare the body and mind for meditation.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Deep listening, cooking, laughter, handmade cards, kindness, and much more

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahrain, Brazil, France, India, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom