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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Portuguese; learning Dutch
  • 41, Male
  • Member since 2016
  • Journalist
  • Master Student of Journalism @ University of Groningen
  • From Porto Alegre, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
  • Profile 90% complete

About Me

I'm a Brazilian journalist currently studying a Master of Journalism at the University of Groningen. I just moved to the Netherlands (amazing country) after a ten-year period working as a journalist in São Paulo.

Into arts, culture and exploring new cities. Friendly and open, but introvert at the same time. : ) Although I smile, I'm a bit shy, and I am able to be on my own for long periods of time. But if I'm asking you to host me, I'll definitely be open to get to know you.

I've travelled quite a bit and don't plan to stop. After all, this is why I crossed an ocean to be where I am now.

And finally, if it matters, I'm gay.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to meet people who are passionate about the cities they live in, because it's always best to get to know a town through the eyes of a local.

Right now I'm focused on exploring the Netherlands - it's so different from my original background and so interesting. I'm definitely here to meet nice people and make friends.

I'm new on Couchsurfing, so please give me some time to get references. :-)

Interests

  • literature
  • architecture
  • design
  • contemporary art
  • tattoos
  • technology
  • traveling
  • journalism
  • techno
  • rollerblading
  • indie rock

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: my bloody valentine, Ellen Allien, Sepultura. In other words, indie, techno and heavy metal. 🤘🏻

Movies: art-house movies, always. Do not count on me for the latest Hollywood blockbuster.

Books: 'Trainspotting', by Irvine Welsh; the 'My Struggle' series, by Karl Ove Knausgaard; the Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Can I say two? I've lived in São Paulo for ten years. And I just moved to the Netherlands. Ok, three? I also rollerblade.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tips on places to visit in Brazil. Funny Portuguese words. My knowledge on journalism and arts. Rollerbalding tips.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, France, United States

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