CURRENT MISSION

To get lost, see the world and meet amazing people :)

ABOUT ME

Where to start....

I am open-minded and love hearing other people's opinions and ideas. I enjoy the simple things in life, like having coffee with friends and bike riding, but I also love adventure. I consider myself a part-time free spirit.

I like to party, but not every night. Sometimes an early night to bed is bliss. I like a mix of city and nature. I'm a dog owner and lover.

I just returned from a remarkable trip around the world - with stops in Europe, South America and South East Asia.

Right now, I'm just looking to hangout with people in Toronto and talk about travel. I love being inspired by other people's adventures.

I also write a super awesome travel blog :) Check it out: http://www.melissatoandfro.wordpress.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

spreading the love.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

It's such an odd concept to explain to people, but it's been truly rewarding and worthwhile. I love meeting new people through CS!

Interests

I love...
- music/movies
- my huge Portuguese family and the meals we share
- snowboarding (even if I'm out of practice)
- eating out and dining in
- dancing
- the ocean
- mountains
- hiking/biking
- scuba diving

• dogs
• dancing
• dining
• coffee
• walking
• partying
• movies
• traveling
• eating out
• blogging
• knitting
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• scuba diving
• snowboarding
• zip-line
• beaches
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Regina Spektor, The Beatles, Lana Del Rey, Mother Mother, Iron & Wine, Adele, Ben Howard, Nancy Sinatra, Bon Iver, Birdy, Bombay Bicycle Club, Robyn and lots more!

I'm too indecisive about movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Costa Rica 2009: seeing wild dolphins and zip lining through a cloud forest.

Azores (Portuguese Islands): walking out of my grandmother's house to beautiful cliffs and black sand beaches! I'm in love with my heritage.

Traveling Europe for 6 weeks with my two best friends and not trying to kill each other :P I love you girls!

Becoming Advanced Dive Certified in Koh Tao, Thailand.

Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru.

and tons more!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I don't have many talents, but I can teach snowboarding and knitting (wow, aren't they extremes?).

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Laos, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada