I grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, but currently I'm exploring the adventures to live in Australia as an exchange student. I want to become a Biology Teacher, and if everything goes right, I'm getting my Diploma at the end of this year! Yay!

I'm a vegetarian and really like this philosophy of not having to kill an animal to eat. (This doesn't mean I don't care about the lives of the plants I eat, of course... Respect above all! =D).

Oh, for those who've been asking how to pronounce my name, it's Rafaela (just like the Ninja Turtle, Raphael, but with the "A" in the end, because it's a girl's name) hahaha ;)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've had one experience with Couchsurfing in the Philippines and it was amazing! Completely different than staying in a hotel, which I really liked it. I'd much rather travel like this than just pass by the places and take pictures in the famous touristic spots.
I think Couchsurfing is definitely an enriching experience.

Interests

I love everything about the nature. I love the animals, the flowers, and I profoundly respect the trees and the natural cycle in which everything flows.

I love yoga and spirituality and I really like drawing and painting, but I like to do it in my own time, just to relax and let the mind go.

I like sustainability and admire people who care for that.

AND... Absolutely love travelling, meeting new people, hiking and all these good things life brings to us.

• animals
• vegetarian
• yoga
• flowers
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• cycling
• hiking
• skydiving
• biology
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Brazilian music, Surf music, Reggae...
not so much into Rock or Metal

Movies:
- Spirited Away
- Howl's Moving Castle
- Moulin Rouge
- Butterfly Effect
- Boyhood
Series:
- Lost
- Breaking Bad

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving! Definitely one of the most wonderful sensations.

Teach, Learn, Share

That's it!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Thoughts, experiences, ideas, laughs... and I hope anything else good that can be shared!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Chile, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil