I'm from Brazil, currently studying in Latvia!

I'm an aspiring Econ major passionate about literature and learning new languages. I'm proud to have learned English on my own and French in a short(ish) amount of time. I love to read, and some of my all-time favorites are The God of Small Things and One Hundred Years of Solitude. I think it's a wonderful way to meet different cultures even when you can't travel. I enjoy journaling and meditating, and have made it a daily habit.

I also find a lot of joy in volunteering, and I am a trainee facilitator at the Latin American Leadership Academy and a student counselor at Teach for All.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've always loved getting to know new people and places – and now that I'm starting to travel solo, I can do both at the same time! I've found that visiting new places is much more meaningful when you explore it with someone who lives there – you get the historical and cultural background, but also fun, personal stories of how they came to know that place. I'm here because I want to find someone that would like to share their culture with me.

Interests

• reading
• political science
• spirituality
• language learning

Music, Movies, and Books

Recent reads: Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hahn; La Petite Fille de Monsieur Lihn; One Hundred Years of Solitude

Songs: Indigo, Love is Show, La Bohème

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moving to Latvia on my own!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
- How to speak Portuguese!
- Very random facts on Brazilian history and culture – did you know we invented the airplane? (I swear it's true)
- I'm not very used to cooking, but I can try my best to cook a Brazilian dish!
- How to read tarot!

Learn:
- Your favorite recipes :)
- Belgian culture and history
- French expressions (and practicing speaking!)
- How to be a good lodger – what is customary that I do when staying at someone's place, how can I make the experience better for both of us?

Share:
- Favorite movies and series
- Philosophies on life and what it means to be human
- Favorite memories :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Guided meditations, meaningful conversations, bread (I'm learning how to bake), tarot readings; long conversations on mindfulness and loving kindness.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Latvia