Hello! I’m João — a curious, easygoing traveler with a multicultural background, fluent in English, Portuguese, and German, and conversational in Spanish and Italian. I grew up across Belgium, Brazil, the UK, and the US, which gave me an open mind and a love for connecting with people everywhere.

After working in IT and living in Germany for 20 years (where I also hosted many Couchsurfers), I shifted my focus to photography, sustainability, and creative projects. I’ve explored places like Iceland, Madeira, Sicily, and Crete — and now I’m heading to Ireland for my first Workaway.info experience, eager to learn Irish and document the "Emerald Isle".

I enjoy hands-on work, meaningful conversations, meeting interesting & open-minded people and contributing to community projects with enthusiasm and positivity.

Instagram: @kuriosiscom
Instagram: @joaopaglione

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I offer my 2 bedroom apartment centrally located in Berlin-Kreuzberg near Mehringdamm U6/U7 and Viktoria Park. It´s a modern apartment with a nice view of the street and balcony. I work most of the time so you can make yourself at home.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE:

Most of my photography done around Germany in 2010 for a travel guide was only possible due to Couchsurfing!

Opening up my home in Berlin to be able to host more.

I met many enthusiastic couchsurfers over the years and hosted a few. I have also gone to a few meetings. Recently a Couchsurfing friend told me to rejoin because I am planning more trips around Europe. It´s not just to save money but to really live like a local and meet new people!

Interests

Drone Photography, Flamenco Guitar, Languages, Travel, Food, Good Conversation, Hiking, Biking, Running, Walking.

• culture
• photography
• languages
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Any books by Doestevksy, Hesse or Hemingway,

Movies: Shawshank Redemption, Cinema Paradiso, Interstellar

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Biked through the Pyreenes Mountains, Drove across USA in 1961 Volkswagen Beetle, Visited Iguacu Falls in Brazil, Spent 3 months in China, Photographed 100 cities in Germany for Frommer´s Travel, Started 2 businesses in Germany. Still waiting to parachute or visit the moon!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have worked as a photographer for many years, including stock, studio, reportage, products, etc. I will be happy to show you what all those other functions / buttons on your canmera are for! Also using a drone for aerial photography. I love to learn about the world´s history directly through people and am happy to share my knowledge with others.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I grew up in many different countries and have worked in many fields. I am curious about new cultures, ways of working, and different ways of looking at the world. Very respectable and neat - I will help you tidy up or cook a meal. I´d be happy to help you out in your garden or make small talk over a drink.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Montserrat, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, China, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

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