I’m Rita Silva, 22 years old and a doctor wanna be! I’m currently in the 4th grade of Medicine course. I spend my time between Lisbon (where I study) and Alcobaça (my hometown).
I try to spend my freetime traveling, but I don’t do it as much as I’d like, since there are always too many beautiful places to go!

I like running and walking in both countryside and seaside, but also have a passion for big cities! Also like history and to visit monuments.

I enjoy participating in volunteering programs, such as Teddy Bear Hospital (with children), screening projects with old people and collecting food for institutions.

I love try different restaurants (went to more than 100 in lisbon) because it’s a way to reunite the 3 things I like the most - friends/ family, food and chatting :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m new at Couchsurfing, but the main reason I’m here is to know better local culture, meet new friends and share new ideas! That can make a real difference while traveling abroad. Of course I’m also here is to feel save and with company while traveling by myself.

Interests

• books
• cooking
• coffee
• reading
• medicine
• nature

Music, Movies, and Books

I love to read while I’m travelling and to connect books with different places!
- José Saramago (portuguese Nobel)
- George Orwell
- Books related to medicine

About films, I enjoy going to cinema but also see the old good ones (love Audrey Hepburn!) and other classics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One incredible thing I’ve done was an one month interrail in Europe that fullfil my heart with culture and experiences. We visited 15 cities in 8 different countries.
Next aventure: an internship in sicily during next summer.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to cook, specialy portuguese dishes!
Love to share new ideas, history and culture.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Portugal