***Backpacking since june 2024 - currently volunteering at a hostel in London, next destinations Hong Kong, Shenzhen, maybe another cities in China, then Vietnam***

I'm Leonardo, 29 years old from Brazil. I'm starting now on Couchsurfing and I hope to make friends.
after London I'm going to Asia, I always try to find a hostel to volunteer and stay for free. I like to stay for at least one month in each country.

I like:
walking tours
bike tours
camping
pets

My instagram: leonardomachado.lm
Facebook: machadoleonardo.lm

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It is my first backpacking trip. I am also looking for volunteer jobs on platforms such as Worldpackers and Workaway. And side jobs to make extra money, such as pet sitting, cleaning,restaurants...
I want to spend a year traveling and making friends on the way
I wrote that on june 2024 ^

Updating october 2025: 1.4 months traveling, found volunteer positions in every country I went and also found some work to make money.
Started my trip in Italy and stayed for 3 months, then Istambul 1 month, India 2 months, Bangkok 4 months, back to Italy-Naples 1 month - (flyed to Brazil to visit family for 3 weeks)- back to Naples for another 2 months, London 3 months. Now avoiding European winter going to Asia again.

Interests

Travel as long as I can and improve my english

• cooking
• movies
• hiking
• camping

Teach, Learn, Share

I've always worked in tourism industry, also I use to rent rooms for intenational exchange students in my hometown. I have experience with hotel reception, housekeeping, restaurants, working at music festivals...

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to go for a walk, I like to hug pets and I like to cook. If I stay at your place I can also help you out with cleaning, painting, decorating or any project you are engaged with. I like to experience destinations as a local.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, China, England, France, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States