Hello, I'm a very chill writer currently based in Lisbon. I mostly write about art, but I've also dabbled in writing about music and literature. (If you're curious to read my work let me know and I can send you links!) I grew up speaking both English and Portuguese, lately, I have been trying to improve my French as I would love to move to Paris next year. I enjoy a glass of wine, going to galleries, walks, and hearing about people's life experiences.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Very honestly - I have been offered a press pass to go to Art Basel but I am Portuguese, broke, and there's no room at any hostel in Basel this late in the game. I thought this would be a good opportunity to finally try Couchsurfing . I can cook a good meal, I'll bring a nice bottle of Portuguese wine and a box of pasteis de nata!

Interests

• arts
• literature
• music
• jazz
• art history
• journalism
• art
• arte
• literatura
• art museums
• french culture
• french language
• literture

Music, Movies, and Books

Saying your favourites is always super hard but this is my best shot:
Music: Serge Gainsbourg, The Smiths, Talking Heads, Magnetic Fields, Billie Holiday, Joni Mitchell...
Authors: Joan Didion, Frank O'Hara, Virginia Woolf, Djuna Barnes, Françoise Sagan, Elizabeth Bishop...
Movies: Vivre Sa Vie, Rope, Saturday Night Sunday Morning, Mon Oncle...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have been published in the Guardian!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach you about the Portuguese language and culture, but also because I lived in Dublin and London, I can tell you about Irish and English cultures. I can also cook pretty well (yay to the Mediterranean diet). I can give you a pretty spot on book recommendation and we can discuss art, philosophy and books.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Spain, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Ireland, Portugal