CURRENT MISSION

Making friends.. "who does not understand a look, neither will understand a long explanation" ;-)

ABOUT ME

Want to know about me? So.. let's go!

I try to be happy today, but planning for tomorrow. I believe in sincerity and trust, love my family and friends. I am a very faithful in my relationships of friendship and love. I like adventures, since it does not involve more than 10 meters in height (without touching floor) :) Nature, forest, river and mountain.. this is myself. I don't smoke and I enjoy to hang out for dancing and to drink pints! I love camping, hiking, trekking and travel. I am playful and witty .. I love parties, to have fun and 'jumping' (sometimes as a child). I love dancing together. I am 'forrozeiro' (I love a kind of music called 'Forró pé-de-serra', a brazilian music).. but I also like other kinds of music. I am romantic (for girls hehe!) and friendly. I like to help others whenever I can, for free. I feel strongly the feeling of others, sometimes I suffer for it .. I am a true friend of the difficult times, because there are so many for the 'good times'. I know that 'learning to live' is a continuous learning, and 'get to there' is an art. Happiness is the only thing when divided is multiplied, so split it with me if you want to be more happy! Hehe.. ;-)
Carpe diem!

Recently I've made a test about my personality that said I'm an ENFP person: "ENFP's are introspective, values-oriented, inspiring, social and extremely expressive. They actively send their thoughts and ideas out into the world as a way to bring attention to what they feel to be important, which often has to do with ethics and current events. ENFPs are natural advocates, attracting people to themselves and their cause with excellent people skills, warmth, energy and positivity. ENFPs are described as creative, resourceful, assertive, spontaneous, life-loving, charismatic, passionate and experimental." To have a look: http://www.mypersonality.info/vrravalos/

My Google Profile:
https://plus.google.com/114051055440087284936/about

Carpe Diem. ;-)

PHILOSOPHY

Do not do something unto others what you don't want for yourself. Be kind, honest and respectful of the differences of others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'm a fan of the ideology long ago. I started to participate actively in Dublin CS group (Ireland), where I've gotten to know people and went to great flashmobs, like pillow fight!

This video (link below) is about the street pillow fight organized by CouchSurfing Dublin in July/2012, I'm the great leader Viking of the Red team hehe.. enjoy it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkm_qkXqh8I

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

In Ireland I hosted guys from U.S, Germany, Belgium and Japan and a girl from Austria. In Brazil I've hosted guys from Germany and Brazil and a girl from England. I have hung out with a girl from India. I surfed with a english family in England.

**************************************
100 DAYS CouchSurfing EuroTRIP
**************************************

Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/100DaysCouchSurfingTrip

[UPDATED] Mission Accomplished!

After my trip, travelling for 111 days around Europe using only hospitaliy for staying, I have a new dream: write a book about all this adventure and write about hospitality, friendship and couchsurfing lifestyle and share how beautiful it is!

I started in 29th September 2012 and finished at 18th January 2013, total of 111 days, I've been hosted by:

01) Christophe in Cherbourg, France.
02) Vanessa in Paris, France.
03) Carla in Paris, France.
04) Perrine in Compiègne, France.
05) Romain in Compiègne, France.
06) Aurélie in Compiègne, France.
07) William's family in Ypres, Belgium.
08) Konstantin in Bruxelles, Belgium.
09) Eefje in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
10) Martine in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
11) Michal in Prague, Czech Republic.
12) Dalma in Maros-Vásárhely, Romania.
13) Aranka's family in Vlahita, Romania.
14) Viktor in Sofia, Bulgaria.
15) Uros in Sofia, Bulgaria.
16) Nihan in Istanbul, Turkey.
17) Asli in Istanbul, Turkey.
18) Dimitris in Athens, Greece.
19) Jenny in Cesena, Italy.
20) Kika in Forli, Italy.
21) Bastian in Macerata, Italy.
22) Cristiano in Roma, Italy.
23) Marcia in Roma, Italy.
24) Pelsin in Roma, Italy.
25) Aunt Carla in Torino, Italy.
26) Ivon in Barcelona, Spain.
27) Gustavo's family in Madrid, Spain.
28) Joana's family in Lisboa, Portugal.
29) Sérgio in Braga, Portugal.
30) Paolo in London, England.

Interests

As son of a singer (dad) and an artist (mom), I love art, music and dance. I love discovering new things, places, tastes, smells and healthy pleasures. I like to live life intensely, making new friends and enjoying my family!

• arts
• books
• theater
• dancing
• ethics
• partying
• drinking
• chess
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• hiking
• camping
• rowing
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to go to the movie theatre and watching movies at home too. I like movies with true story and I enjoy dramas, 3D, action and fantasy films. I like books about the philosophy and art of living and loving.

Great book: The Little Prince.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Some cool things in Brazil: I walked on mud quicksand in a trekking competition, I did canoing in a river, I drove a karting car. In other countries: I went by rowing on the Paraguay river in Paraguay, I went to Niagara Falls in Canada, admired the cliffs of Ireland and I surfed by catamaran in France.

.. and I've ever had some interesting "jobs": as "McSlave" in McDonald's, as seller of bread with sausage on the beach and as DJ for kids parties.

..and as a volunteer: I sang to a children school and I taught entrepeneurship to teens in Brazil, I acted in a theater play in Ireland.

..and the best: I've had a lot of friends in all these amazing things!

And is the end? No, I'm alive and still looking for new discoveries in life!

Would like to get to know my new dream? During 100 days I will be making a trip around Europe to discover about hospitality, willingness and friendship, to prove how amazing CouchSurfing lifestyle is! And the result will be a book. Have a look:

[VIDEO] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFdXVLojJxA
Blog: http://www.victoravalos.com/the-travel/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/100DaysCouchSurfingTrip

Carpe diem!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach what I know and I love to learn about what you know.. this is the life: teaching and learning always!

Things that I can make:
- "Tortillas Paraguayas" (a delicious fried snack)
- "Caipirinha" (refreshing brazilian drink)
- Special garlic bread and brazilian vinaigrette (both used for barbecues).

Things that I can teach:
- How to dance brazilian "forró pé-de-serra" (Have a look in my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkhMDUsfckc
- How to play chess! I'm not a professional, but I've played since 7 years old..
- How to say some words in Guarani, a South America ancient language! :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Paraguay, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Paraguay

•