Hey! I'm Fernando, a Brazilian-Italian currently working remotely as a Machine Learning Engineer. I’ve lived in the US, backpacked around Europe for over a year, and hosted more than 200 travelers in my home in Foz do Iguaçu through Couchsurfing. I love slow travel, deep conversations, and discovering a place through its people and everyday rituals. I’m more of an introvert, but very open-minded and curious. I also have ADHD, which makes life wonderfully unpredictable — I’m often juggling ideas, projects, and spontaneous plans. It keeps things interesting and helps me connect with people in unique ways. I enjoy cooking, hiking, cycling, rock climbing, playing mandolin or guitar, and learning languages (currently into Italian). I’m also a big coffee and tea lover — traveling with my brewing kit is a must. It’s my daily ritual and one of my favorite ways to connect with people. Back in Brazil, I live with my future wife, Catarina. She’s a warm and thoughtful soul — a nutritionist and researcher. She’s also a former pastry chef and has a great eye for beautiful things. We’ve traveled together a lot and share a love for nature, meaningful conversations, and simple pleasures. I believe in kindness, mutual respect, and the beauty of cultural exchange. I see Couchsurfing not just as a place to stay, but a way to build genuine human connections across borders.
流利使用英语
流利使用葡萄牙语
正在学习意大利语
6 个担保
我为什么使用Couchsurfing
To meet inspiring people, discover places through locals’ perspectives, and give back to the community that shaped so many of my best travel memories. I believe we grow as a person when we are outside our comfort zone and bubble. Couchsurfing is a way to meet people that we would usually not meet in usual circumstances. Staying alone at hotels is simply too boring compared to all of that :)
音乐、电影与书籍
Movies: Whiplash, Mr Nobody, Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind, Fight Club, Pan's Labyrinth, Léon, Cidade de Deus Series: Attack on Titan, Rick and Morty, Adventure Time, The Office Music: Progressive and psychedelic rock, indie, some classical, instrumental, mandolin songs, choro on mandolin
我做过的一件令人惊叹的事
- 1.5 years backpacking and volunteering in Europe with no defined route: https://www.polarsteps.com/FernandoWittmann/493469-eurotrip - my one-year life experience in the United States; - a 10 days vipassana meditation retreat with no connection with the outside, not allowed to speak, no taking notes, waking up at 4:30am everyday and veg food. Life changing!
教学、学习、分享
- Travel stories (and how I crossed the US West Coast with just $400) - A homemade Brazilian dish (or pancakes, if I don’t mess it up) - Freshly brewed specialty coffee or tea wherever I go - Tech tips, coding help, or just a good conversation about life, philosophy, or music
我的兴趣
🌍 Travel and Cultural Exchange - Slow travel and immersive local experiences - Backpacking and road trips (e.g., US West Coast, Europe) - Couchsurfing and connecting with people from different backgrounds - Exploring off-the-beaten-path places - Enjoying deep conversations about philosophy, purpose, and creativity 🤖 Tech and Learning - Machine Learning, AI, and software development - Building smart, useful tools (e.g., transcription apps, real estate scrapers) - Always learning — currently into async Python, Italian, and agentic AI - Teaching and mentoring (e.g., Udacity, consulting roles) 🎵 Music and Creativity - Playing guitar and mandolin (inspired by Led Zeppelin!) - A love for progressive rock and meaningful lyrics - Board games and chess 🍵 Rituals and Aesthetics - Specialty coffee and tea - Cooking and enjoying good food - Appreciation for small daily rituals and objects with meaning - Enjoying deep conversations about philosophy, purpose, and creativity ⛰️ Outdoor and Physical Activities - Hiking, trekking, and bikepacking - Rock climbing and exploring nature - Camping and introspective physical challenges ❤️ Relationships and Personal Growth - Sharing life with Catarina, your future wife — a deep and inspiring partnership - Hosting and helping people, from travelers to students - Striving for a grounded, authentic life
