Hey, I’m Matthew! 29 years old, US-born, Portuguese-raised, and a bit of everywhere in between. 🌍

I’ve lived all over: froze in Canadian winters, got stuck in Romania during the pandemic, soaked up downtown Lisbon’s chaos, wandered Prague’s beautiful streets, and now I’m in Berlin working in music rights. If you like any kind of music, we’re already friends. 🎶

I enjoy the unexpected - new places, new people, and getting a little uncomfortable in the best way. Some of my best adventures: teaching English in China, solo exploring in Turkey, and dancing my way through Rio’s Carnaval. What made all of these experiences so special? The people I shared them with.

I’m into music, nature, film, outdoor sports and most likely one of your hobbies, too!

This year, I’m taking 4 months off to bikepack the Andes and Altiplano, explore the Amazon, and cycle across Japan from Tokyo to Kyushu. Yes, bikepacking = backpacking on a bike 🚲. Wanna join?

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matateus/
My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M.7980036/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m not here just for a free couch - I’m here to meet nice and honest people. I love sharing stories, seeing the world through a local’s eyes, and being reminded how much there’s still to learn. I honestly believe 99.9999% of people are good - we just need to step out of our bubble and talk to each other.

We can cook, explore the city, grab a drink, play music or just sit around laughing about something completely random. I’ll bring good vibes, curiosity, and some ice cream!

Interests

Random stuff about me:

- Ice cream addict 🍦
- Glastonbury is my happy place
- Fuji Rock is on my bucket list
- Grew up obsessed with Scooby-Doo, Pokémon, Dragon Ball Z and Yu-Gi-Oh
- Can teach you guitar (or we can just jam)

• culture
• festivals
• music
• travel
• nature
• ice cream

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, The Beach Boys, Neil Young

Movies: Big Fish, Magnolia, Shutter Island

Books: Drown, Acid For The Children, Just Kids

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camping at night in the middle of the Gobi Desert watching a meteorite shower.

Teach, Learn, Share

Nothing to prove, everything to share! Just ask!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music and moments – I can play guitar, teach you a few chords, or we can just jam and share songs

A taste of my world – I can (try) cooking a Portuguese dish

Stories from the road – from volunteering in China to cycling remote mountain passes, I’ve got plenty of adventures (and misadventures) to share over a coffee or drink.

Languages and culture – I speak English and Portuguese fluently, and love swapping expressions, slang, and cultural quirks.

Curiosity and connection – I like deep talks, learning how others see the world, and finding the little things that make a place feel alive.

Fun and spontaneity – exploring your favorite spots, finding the best ice cream in town, or just laughing about something random at 2 a.m.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Portugal, Romania, United States