I'm Tomás, 28 years old. I was born and raised in Portugal, in the region of Lisbon. I studied Biology. I lived abroad in Denmark, The Netherlands, England and Saint Vincent. I'm now back to Portugal, living in Aveiro.

I try to be as open as I can be. Always try to find something interesting in any person I meet. I look at the world always in a curious perspective and I'm exasperate to understand the way it is built. I think I can be really pragmatic on my way to observe it but also really emotive with my relations with people.

I have a motivation towards science and nature, specially evolution. I welcome any fellow scientist :)

I also have a love for comedy and to see the humour in life (even if it's the darkest kind of one). For me depression and comedy hold hands together.

My dream travel is catch a plane to Kathmandu and then just make my way to Lassa, Tibet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on couchsurfing to grow essentially. The best way to improve as a person is to be exposed to as many different realities as possible.

Interests

• tattoos
• music festivals
• cooking
• beer
• music
• biology
• solo travel
• budget travel
• sustainability
• permaculture
• comedy
• sustainable development
• organic farming
• evolution

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is one of the most important factors in my life. I write lyrics, compose and play drums. I'm always ready to discuss music.. so, your play!!

I listen from Classical to Rock, from Jazz to Metal and Hip-Hop.
I specially am interested on experimental rock and jazz, progressive and post rock.
Some bands: Tool; The Mars Volta!; Godspeed You! Black Emperor; Pink Floyd; Gojira; Amenra; Badbadnotgood; Behemoth; Judas Priest; Morphine; Colin Stetson; Refused; Paus; Muse; Swans; Pond; Colour Haze; The Cosmic Dead; Russian Circles; Thievery Corporation; Yussef Dayes…

Some movies:
Monty Python; Coen Brothers; Tarantino; Lord of the Rings; Star Wars (except the 7th one); The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou; 7 years in Tibet; The King's Speech; Mr. Nobody; The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind; Watchmen

Some books:
The Unbearable Lightness of Being; José Saramago; Aldous Huxley; Stieg Larsson; Douglas Adams; 7 years in Tibet

Some comedy:
Monty Python; George Carlin; Dave Chappelle; Louis C.K.; Seinfeld; Doug Stanhope; Ricardo Araújo Pereira; Bruno Nogueira

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've done 3 interrails through Europe. Travelled to Chile, Mozambique and China. Was living for 3 months in the Caribbean. Travelled through 22 countries so far.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to learn to cook and/or try any dish from the countries of the people I meet.

I will always be ready to share my thoughts about music, science, permaculture, philosophy, traveling and society in general.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will share a chill environment, good conversations and probably some nice food.
I can also share some portuguese culture.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Denmark, Netherlands, Portugal