I'm a 25-year-old Brazilian woman who dreams of seeing the world with my own eyes. I believe that the greatest learning comes through true connections, which is why I seek personal growth through cultural exchange and stepping out of my comfort zone.

I've been backpacking across Asia for the past year. I appreciate the opportunity to stay with locals, as I love cultural exchange and connecting with new people.

I am a respectful guest that are really grateful for those who open their homes to host me. I’ve lived with a Canadian family for 5 motnhs and with a Vietnamite and a Japanese family for some weeks, doing a volunteer work, and it was so special. I also did couch surfing in Japan and South Korea, but since I met my hosts though friends connections, I do not have register of it in this app. Also did couch surfing in China and Hong Kong trough the app, it was so nice!

I can tell you everything about my country and teach you some Portuguese words if you are interested. Consider it a chance to travel to South America without leaving your home! Haha

Today I inspire people to travel creating content in social media! That’s my Instagram profile @mariaclarafaleiros. Hope you can inspire you somehow too! :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am interested in understanding about the local life of the places I visit, and do a deep dive in their culture.

Interests

• writing
• dancing
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• reading
• traveling
• studying

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: The Gifts of Impercfection, Brene Brown

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I volunteer in a refugee school in Egypt.
I hiked and activate volcano in Indonesia.
I scuba dive with mantas, turtles, wheal sharks, sharks and many kids of beautiful fishes.
I graduated really young, work a lot for 4 years and now travel the world :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach english, Portuguese, video editing, ballet dance

I wanna learn everything my hosts have to share!!!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share about the Brazilian culture, my travel experiences and help them at the home activities.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Maldives, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada