CURRENT MISSION

The world is your wave. Couchsurf it!

ABOUT ME

I am originally from New Jersey, U.S.A. After finishing my MBA in London and Thailand (where I surfed and hosted extensively) I'm now working for a multi national media company in NYC. Although my job keeps me pretty inundated, I like to think I'm a full-time employee, and part-time world traveler =). I'm 100% Portuguese and I enjoy meeting people from all over the world, sharing stories, and seeing what this world has to offer.

My Instagram is @RealJimmyMiguel

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

In all the countries I’ve visited, I remember the sites, people, food, experiences, etc. they are a big part of how I remember my experience. The opportunity to give that feeling back to other fellow travelers and be a positive reflection of how they remember America, New York/New Jersey and the American culture is such a fulfilling feeling.

Interests

Sports, traveling, personal finance, gym, friendships and a good story

• traveling
• socializing
• sports
• communications
• international relations

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

No way to narrow it down to just one, so to name a few:

- Visited all 7 World Wonders
- 5x Ironman Triathlete
- Saw all of “The Big Five” in Kenya
- White-water rafted through the Grand Canyon…twice
- Hiked a Mayan ruin in Guatemala
- Lived here n London 1 year; Thailand 5 months
- Dove the Great Barrier Reef
- Traveled 60+ countries
- 4 wheeling around Santorini
- Witnessed the majestic beauty of the Icelandic Northern Lights
- Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro
- Hiked Patagonia
- 16hr car ride in Laos...-_-
- Met Tom Cruise
- Met "The Girl From Ipanema"
- Shook hands with the VP of the Philippines
- Skydived
- Solo-piloted an airplane
- Hot Air Balloon ride over Bagan, Myanmar
- Took in New Years in Times Square ('10), Moscow ('13), Reykjavik ('17)
- St. Patty's day in Dublin
- Stood atop the Tower of Piza....Also, I worked in a hospital for 6 years, and I got to meet with the Doctor who's New Years I ruined on January 1, 1989.... I bought him lunch 22 years later as a thank you/apology =)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Thailand, United Kingdom, United States