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Overview

  • 19 references 13 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese; learning French, Italian, Spanish
  • 48, Male
  • Member since 2005
  • Photographer, Filmmaker, Tour Leader and Expedition Manager
  • Masters in Computer Science and Photography
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION
Starting in the 12th of August, and for 23 days, I'll be doing 12 countries and 7500 km on board the latest Lexus Electric Car (RZ 450e) along with my wife. The mission is to debunk myths related to the use of electric cars in big journeys and to promote a new way of travelling based on living the journey to the fullest. No highways, stop and relax in beautiful places, live the culture, the food, meet the people and forget the destination.

ABOUT ME
What you see is what you get. An easy going guy, with a limitless drive for challenge, adventure and discovery. I'm married with a beautiful girl, Gisela. She is a doctor at Aveiro Hospital. I also have the privilege of having the most beautiful dog on earth :D - Alaska (Alaskan Malamute). He is not coming with us on this trip ;).

I have a project called Wild With Purpose where I promote sustainability. This will be my 4th expedition on the theme. You can see more on www.wildwithpurpose.com or on my instagram page: @wildwithpurpose

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Some of the people I hosted:Adrian (Germany)Sophie (Belgium)Brendan (Australia)Agnes & Maxim (Slovakia & Czech Republic)Louise (France) 4 friends from LatviaNatalia and Joanna (Poland)Mica (Czech Republic)Samuel (USA)Ruta and her 3 rope jumper friends (Lithuania)Judith and Victoria (Germany)Patricia Soso (Brazil)Jordan Mann and Christian Eaton who were cycling through Europe (USA)Eugene and Annie (Russia)Remi (France)Mary Longchamp (Switzerland)Luka Wong (Taiwan)Lucia Rabini (Argentina)Met for a Coffee and show around town:Marie and Caroline (France)Was guest with:Jammie (Italy)Giovanni (Italy)Travelled with:Despo (Cyprus)Samuel (USA)Ying (Malaysia). Some of the people here are from hospitalityclub.org.

Interests

I dedicate most of my free time to cycling, tennis, windsurfing, stand-up paddling and trekking.
But I also enjoy a movie, a book or a nice relaxing chat at the end of the day.

  • photography
  • documentaries
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • windsurfing
  • sailing
  • sports
  • tennis
  • filmmaking
  • adventure
  • trekking
  • sustainability
  • stand up paddle

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stand-up paddling the coast of Croatia with a board packed with bags and solar panels (2022); Visiting and photographing Lebanon during a revolution and Syria during a war (2019); Cycling the entire 1250 km of the coast of Portugal (2019); Stand-up paddling the 350 km of river Douro (2017); Crossing the Australian Savannah (2015); Hiking the Pyrenees (2014); Safari in Kenya (2012, 2021, 2022); Backpacking through Malaysia and Indonesia (2011), Volunteering in Sri Lanka (2009); Round Greece in 30 days (2006); Discovering Sardinia on a motorbike (2006); Expedition in the Canadian Rockies (2005).

Teach, Learn, Share

What I can teach: photography, filming, stand up paddling, windsurfing and tennis
What I want to learn: everything

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Philippines, San Marino, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Portugal

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