I am a PhD student in Univ. Porto, Portugal, where I develop studies in ecotourism, biodiversity conservation and local communities improvement in deserts.
I am a nature lover and I spend thousands of hours observing wildlife, being alone or accompanied by a friend or mother.
I love as much nature as I love to talk to people with different cultural background, as we can learn so much about each others' culture and livelihoods.
I have been traveling around Europe and Africa mostly, planning to visit Asia and South America in the next three years.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To get cheap accomodation while knowing the regions through local' eyes

Interests

As a biologist, I am a nature lover. Having worked as a tour guide, I love to "travel" through other people' experiences, and love to share ideas on each own cultural background.
I am an ecotourist as much as I research on ecotourism. So I love to travel to the most remote places and know local people, experience their food and traditions, and learn more about their region.

• biology
• ecology
• economics
• tourism
• ecotourism
• nature
• people
• local food
• local history
• local culture
• nature walks
• nature lover
• nature photography
• nature conservation
• local music
• local people
• ecoturism
• biodiversity
• ecoturismo

Music, Movies, and Books

Local traditional music, 90's hip-hop, jazz, African music, house, rb&b, dance music, some classics from rock and pop.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Observing crocodiles in their own habitats was one of the best experiences I ever had. But saving a single animal from dangerous fills me the most.
Seeing the bright on children' eyes in São Tomé e Príncipe after giving them materials for their studies was one of the best experiences I ever had as well.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach some things about nature and biology. I can share some thoughts on Portugal culture, which is great.
I would love to learn about local cultures and nature throughout all the world.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Fun, exchange of cultural experiences, support, critical thinkings on something they need.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Finland, France, Mauritania, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Portugal