I grew up in Addis Ababa a city like no other, if visiting isn’t already on your bucket list then it should be! Ive just graduated from Leiden University and am a prospective student at the Institute of Oceanography in Sao Paulo Brazil. I speak fluent English and Portuguese and I am able to get by in French and Spanish. I really love running swimming and cycling but I would never do a triathlon.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Before I leave to Sao Paulo I would like to do a bike tour around the Netherlands however prices for lodging are 50€+ per night and on a student budget its difficult to manage. I’ve considered camping but my race bike cannot accommodate for so much luggage.

Interests

Oceanography
Mountain Climbing
Diving
Music from Cape Verde

• photography
• running
• hiking
• scuba diving
• conservation

Music, Movies, and Books

I really love reading about dystopias anything from Brave New World to The Handmaids Tale. Murakami is also a favourite author of mine.

I really love watching cerebral movies like The Experiment, The Man Who Knew Infinity, Shutter Island. I also enjoy the more artistic movies like anything directed by Wes Anderson.

TV shows are less of a passion of mine but I do enjoy watching The Office (UK and US before Steve Carell leaves the show), Fringe, Better Call Saul, and Community

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve visited a museum completely underwater

Teach, Learn, Share

I have travelled quite a lot and am really passionate about anything related to marine systems

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experiences and a place to stay in Maputo, Mozambique if the opportunity ever presents itself

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Canada, China, Djibouti, Egypt, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Kenya, Mozambique, Netherlands, Portugal, Senegal, South Africa, Swaziland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Netherlands, Senegal, Zimbabwe