I’m driven by curiosity and purpose. Over the years, I’ve explored more than 90 countries, from remote deserts to frozen lakes, from high mountain peaks to ancient cities, always seeking connection, meaning, and perspective.

Traveling isn’t just a passion, it’s how I learn, teach, give back, and grow. Whether it’s through volunteering in post-crisis zones, climbing mountains in the Himalayas or sipping tea with nomads in North Africa, I believe in experiencing the world deeply and respectfully.

If you’re into meaningful journeys and real stories, I’d be glad to share the path with you.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet people

Interests

Meet people; Trekking; Hiking; going out for food

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve trekked to Everest Base Camp eleven times and summited Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) on three occasions.

In Thailand, I completed a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat, a deep dive into mindfulness and self-discipline.

I’ve set foot on Antarctica.

Volunteer Work
I’ve dedicated time to social projects in:
• India (2013 and 2019)
• Nepal (2013, post-earthquake in 2015, and again in 2019)
• Mongolia
• Russia (Vladivostok and Grozny, Chechnya)
• Iraq (Kurdistan)

I also founded an NGO in Brazil, @eu.ajudonatal focused on supporting children and adolescents in vulnerable communities.

Overland Journeys
• Crossed Russia aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway (Vladivostok to Moscow)
• Traveled the Trans-Mongolian Railway (from China through Mongolia into Siberia)

Unique Experiences
• Fed wild hyenas in Ethiopia
• Celebrated Holi in Vrindavan, India
• Explored the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine
• Walked through the abandoned town of Craco, Italy
• Hiked 127 km along the Wicklow Way, Ireland
• Trekked on the Great Wall of China
• Walked over the frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia
• Slept under the stars in the Sahara Desert
• Stayed in yurts with nomads in Mongolia
• Visited concentration camps in Poland and Germany
• Explored former Gulags in Siberia and Kazakhstan
• Shared tea with nomads near the Morocco–Algeria border
• Took scenic flights over Mount Everest — both by plane and helicopter

Road Trips
• Drove iconic routes such as the Amalfi Coast (Italy), Wild Atlantic Way (Ireland), Transylvania (Romania), the Golden Circle (Iceland), across Morocco, and through the South of France

Cultural & Outdoor Adventures
• Prayed in the Vatican, mosques, synagogues, Buddhist and Hindu temples
• Shared local alcoholic drinks with residents in every country I visited
• Hiked through a frozen forest in Finland
• Climbed peaks in Iraq, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Austria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkey, Tanzania, and Ireland
• Camped in remote areas of Iraq, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Turkey, Albania, Ireland, and Brazil

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Antarctica, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State, Wales, Western Sahara

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Egypt, Iraq, Ireland, Nepal, Russian Federation, Thailand