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Overview

  • 18 references 12 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish; learning German
  • 35, Female
  • Member since 2011
  • Architect
  • Bachelor of Architecture, MBA
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

Architect, Urban Planner
Passionate about cities, and gender studies
Currently based in Managua, Nicaragua (2021)

Open to hand around, explore nica trekking options and surf trips.
Please, surprise me.

(there was a time I used to update my CS profile more seriously:)
Oct 2016 -

I'm a brazilian architect doing a master in urban development. So, just left Brazil and Rio beaches to live in a little city in Germany...

After college, I worked for 5 years in a big company with people in different places of the world so I kind of travelled the world through conference calls without leaving my place for a long time... And had great experiences personally and professionally....
But in one beautiful sunny day by the beach everything changed and I decided to leave it all behind. And explore the world with my ears, eyes, hands, feet and heart.... And here I am!

Well, even after some words I'm pretty sure you get more to discover about me in person...

** After many trips hitchhiking, I must say: I'm a hitchhiker and love this lifestyle. The always tension when going to the first spot to start a trip and the feeling of freedom while on the road. And the excitement when arriving to a destination after meeting so many people... (Hitchhiking makes my body experience so many different emotions in a short space of time - The best way - besides being in love :) - I have found to test myself so far! =] )

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I really like to know new places especially if it's with someone with who I can share impressions.

My main reason to request a couch (or to offer one when I can) is to spend time with the host: be it cooking, having some good conversations or walking through the city.

Interests

Travel to new places

Go out for sunsets

Passionate about cities and to discover it by its local people.

Going to the beach: only for a dip, or to sunbath, or to play something. Being next to the sea makes me happier.

  • photography
  • music festivals
  • technology
  • cities
  • urban planning
  • going to the beach
  • digital rights
  • privacy rights

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies that makes me think

Books that makes me scape reality

Music every time, anywhere - One of my favorite activities is to discover new music: by my own or by friends recommendations.

If you want to know more about Brazilian music, or do a tour in the Brazilian Music Universe from Tropicalia until now, we can have a good talk. Or dance! :)
Novos Baianos, Ney Matogrosso (e Secos & Molhados), Tim Maia, Jorge Ben, Caetano e Gil, Criolo, Mart'nália, Tom Zé, Elza Soares...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

So what I would tell you about when we meet? :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I think every new person I meet has something new to teach me. Always learning.
Sharing is caring :)

I can teach Portuguese, if interested. Or brazilian feijão com arroz, aka rice and beans...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good time, histories, cooking brazilian dishes.

From what I've lived, from the places I've been, worked, traveled and mainly, from the many people I've had the opportunity to share time in these years, I am open to any kind of conversations and experiences. Being open to meet new people, for me, is what makes the world spin in the right frequency.
There is nothing more interesting in a person than being open to share experiences and telling histories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Cabo Verde, France, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Nicaragua, Spain, Zambia

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