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I don't know exactly how to start this message, but let's try. I'm a normal guy, maybe with an above average curiosity. I live in a city called Belo Horizonte, it's the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. I love classic art and cities that preserve the traditional architecture of their people. Today there's a term for that, "Dark Academia". I sympathize a lot with this "movement", but I don't follow it to the letter. I'm too eclectic to fit a specific group.
I have already studied some French, Italian, German and Norwegian. Don't be surprised, it was just the basics. I have also studied the Hebrew, Russian and Korean alphabet. I didn't keep them for lack of practice, but they are easy alphabets, I want to return to studying these languages ​​(and many others) in the future. At the moment, the languages ​​I speak are Portuguese, English and Spanish. A secret: sometimes I think about the possibility of creating a conlang.
I still don't know which way to go academically and professionally, despite having many options in my mind. I have a hard time making decisions, depending on the subject. It's bad to feel paralyzed, but it's something that happens sometimes. And the worst part of it is that time doesn't stop, it's a little distressing.
I'm a communicative guy, I like to talk about a lot of subjects because I have several interests, from philosophy to cooking. From sports to video games. I consider myself both an introvert and an extrovert, and I know this can seem like something strange. It varies according to how comfortable I feel. When I’m in an environment where I don’t know anyone, I act very discreetly. But, next to friends, I’m a very charismatic person. If you send me a message, I’ll be talkative with you, after all, we will both be in the mutual interest of getting to know each other and consequently building a friendship, right? There’s no reason to hide in this situation. Besides, I’m also a great listener, I’d love to hear about your day, hear interesting stories that you have lived, hear your dilemmas and etc.
Believing that "tomorrow" will be a better day is not always an easy task, on the contrary. But honestly? I'm an optimistic person most of the time, I try to learn from difficult situations. Overcoming anxiety is a long journey, but I'm taking my steps in the right direction.
If there's one thing that I think is incredible, it's the possibility of meeting people over the internet. Thanks to sites like this, I can meet people that, if it weren't for the internet, I would never know them. Think, I live in Brazil, you live in another country (or in another state/city), what are the chances that we would meet if we had been born in the 19th century? Now, reflect a little: Many great people have lived in previous centuries and built incredible things. How would these people use the internet? Perhaps, if there was internet in the Renaissance period, an even greater number of artists would appear. Or maybe the big names like Da Vinci were even more inspired. I'm just saying that the fact that you are reading me right now, being so far away from me, that is impressive. We have the privilege that many ancestors would like to experience.
I wanna meet you in a genuine way. Share with me your culture and your hobbies, lend me your eyes, let me explore the world with them. We can have deep dialogues and also banal conversations. We can learn from each other on various topics. We can be good friends.
I'm obsessed with music, I spend my days listening to music from different genres (Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues, New Wave, POP, Soul Music, Hip-Hop, Metal, etc.). I wanna take singing lessons again, just like I wanna learn to play keyboard/piano and music production. If you like to share music and playlists, welcome to the club. Consequently, I'm also interested in dance, a duo that I've been enjoying watching on YouTube is: Kaycee Rice and Sean Lew, they are great. It's also worth mentioning that, in my opinion, the Classic Ballet is (soooo) beautiful, if you are a ballerina, congratulations, I'm already your fan! Like most people, I also enjoy watching movies and TV shows, although I haven't done that often lately. I'm eclectic and I like different genres (drama, fantasy, comedy, animation, documentary, horror, etc.)
I will mention some information that may be interesting.
If you are Turkish (🇹🇷), know that: Turkey is a fascinating country, filled with beautiful cities, cities that in turn are filled with great stories! How many stories does ancient Constantinople keep? I already talked to some Turks, they were all very friendly with me. To be honest, they were some of the most understandable people I've ever spoken to. I definitely wanna visit this nation someday. And the city I would most like to visit is Izmir. A fun and totally random fact: I like the name Zeynep, it sounds incredibly good and beautiful. I've been watching two Turkish series, Hakan: Muhafız and Börü. There's a Turkish show that was broadcast in Brazil a few years ago, and my mother loved it, I watched episodes at random, but I confess that it was cool, in fact, it's a guilty pleasure, the name is: "Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?"... Anyway, I also like some Turkish artists, among them: maNga, Mor ve Ötesi, Duman, Yonca Lodi, Toygar Işıklı, Yuksek Sadakat.
If you are Japanese (🇯🇵), know that: I have a huge admiration for Japanese culture, and it's precisely for this reason that I would like to build friendships with Japanese citizens. I know that friendships are not built overnight, but, I'm in no hurry. In my view, Japan is almost a parallel world, due to the cultural contrast, but don't take it as a critic, it's precisely the difference that makes it special. I hope to travel to Japan someday, there are countless dishes that I would like to try, there are idioms that I would like to learn and several places that I would like to visit, maybe Kyoto will become my favorite city, maybe Osaka or even Tokyo, Time will tell. Some people may not know it, but the largest Japanese community outside Japan is in Brazil. In 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki Frontale won the J-League title, a fun fact is that this club has Grêmio (BRA) as inspiration, and Grêmio is my team here in Brazil. I'm passionate about traditional Japanese architecture, but this is even obvious. Another obvious thing is that kimonos are really cool, maybe I should start my collection. Another fun fact is that I loved spending my time watching Terrace House. In addition to all this, I like some Japanese anime, like: Kakegurui, Kuroshitsuji, Saint Seiya, Kimi no Na wa, Death Note, Devilman Chorão, Nanatsu no Taizai, etc. Finally, I like to listen some Japanese bands like: Urbangarde, Kinoko Teikoku, Polkadot Stingray, Mirei Touyama, Kavka Shishido, MACO.
If you are a South Korean (🇰🇷), know that: At the moment, South Korea is in the spotlight, there are many foreigners becoming more and more interested in Korean culture. There are a lot of bad things that have happened throughout South Korean history, but at the end of the day, Koreans learned to deal with it, and it certainly wasn't the easiest way. This overcoming is what most catches my attention, it’s admirable and should serve as an example. Well, I would like to build friendships with Koreans, it would be a great experience, what's more, I wanna visit South Korea someday, Seoul seems to be extremely vibrant, and Busan so vivid and attractive. Maybe there are even other cities that surprise me. If you wanna help me learn more about the culture of Korea, the common things in everyday life related to food, gestures, clothing, the behavior of people in general, I would be extremely grateful, as this would be special. Anyway, South Korea is like that cool teenager that everyone wants to hang out with during their break. I've been watching some South Korean series, like: Record of Youth (second best), Start-Up, My First First Love, My Holo Love, Live, The King: Eternal Monarch (the best), “Hello, My Twenties”. There are also others that I plan to start soon. Finally, I like some Korean artists that I believe are not part of the "mainstream K-POP", for example: So Soo Bin, Bolbbalgan4, CIKI, 20 years old, Sam Kim, Kim Na-young, Kwon Jin-ah... And to be fair, I also like G-Dragon and CL.
If you are a Russian (🇷🇺), know that: Russia is an elegant country with a lot of tradition. There are many things about Russian history that I would like to know better, especially about the monarchic period. I have the impression that Russian cities breathe culture, from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok, so I think they need to be enjoyed on a long-term, unhurried trip. By the way, I need to visit the Bolshoi theater at some point. The Cyrillic alphabet is intimidating at first, but then it becomes absurdly easy. The Russian language is beautiful and listening to it can be addictive, besides, the written form is also addictive, and I don’t need to mention the incredible authors who make up Russian literature, I think it’s obvious to all of us, but reading the great works in the original must be incredible. Despite stereotypes, I feel that Russians are warm in their relationships, which reminds me us, Latinos. A Russian show that I watched and found very well produced was Лучше, чем люди, I really liked this one. And of course, I can’t help mentioning Russian artists and bands that I like: Noize MC, t.A.T.u, Oxxxymiron, Земфира, Мы, InWhite, Vitas, Zemfira, Nochnye Snaipery, Okean Elzy, Zveri.
If you are Italian (🇮🇹), know that: Italy makes me speechless. Have you ever watched Eat Pray Love? I believe that a trip to Italy can change a person's life. Through this film I got to know the expression "dolce far niente", and it was already something I felt, I just didn't have a definition for me. And it was a satisfying moment. Another satisfying moment was when I watched La Vita È Bella, one of the best films I've seen, since then I recommend it to everyone. There are some Italian series on Netflix that I would like to watch soon: Baby and Suburra. Perhaps my favorite Italian city is Venice. But honestly, it is so difficult to choose just one. The Italian islands? They are breathtaking. I have a club in Italy, Juventus! And no, it's not thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo... It's more thanks to Nedved! Not that it means anything very relevant, but I eat pasta every day and I'm passionate about pizza. But let's be serious now... Rome was the birthplace of Western civilization, Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. As a mere admirer of tradition and classical art, I take my hat off to Italy. Italy is a strong candidate for the most beautiful country in the world. The truth is that I can't talk about Italy without talking about beauty, one seems to define the other. And when it comes to Italy, beauty is literally in everything, in the language, in the streets, in natural landscapes, even in the neighborhood countries. And the Italian songs? They are indescribable. Come on, Italian artists and bands I like: Gianluca Grignani, Fabrizio De André, Gianna Nannini, Måneskin, Lorenzo Fragola, Il Volo, Tiziano Ferro, Litfiba, Marlene Kuntz, Zero Assoluto, Velvet, Ministri, Linea 77, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli, Gigliola Cinquetti, Ultimo, Ornella Vanoni, etc.
If you are French (🇫🇷), know that: You have the best accent, regardless of the language. And this is almost like a superpower, okay? So it's time to celebrate... Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit now, but the compliment is still valid. Few know how much France influenced Brazil, since the period when Brazil was only a Portuguese colony. Napoleon's expansion into Europe triggered many things, such as the arrival and permanence of the Royal Family in Brazil, but that is a subject for another time. I need to study French in the future, in addition to being a language close to Portuguese, it was in the past, the lingua franca among royalty. And we all want a little more glamor, right? It’s hard to say something about France that's no longer obvious, so just know that for me, it would be really cool to make French friends. Like millions of people around the world, I also wanna visit France someday, especially the following cities: Strasbourg, Montpellier, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon... Do you have any suggestions? Fun fact: My favorite football player is Frenchman Zinedine Zidane. I know, life is full of contradictions. Anyway, there are some French artists and bands that I really like: Carla Bruni, Coralie Clément, Kyo, Jérémy Kapone, BB Brunes, Noir Désir, EIFFEL, Matmatah, Damien Saez, Vanessa Paradis, Les Innocents, Mademoiselle K, etc.
If you are a native German speaker (🇩🇪),(🇨🇭),(🇱🇺),(🇱🇮) know that: Liechtenstein and Luxembourg are small countries even by European standards, but I believe that is part of the charm. I already met a girl from Luxembourg, it would be nice to meet more people from both countries. Liechtenstein's population is so small that it's almost a "VIP group", I'm laughing. But certainly, being part of a nation like this is something quite different from what I'm used to, I mean, my city has a larger population than Luxembourg. However, I imagine that smaller countries are also much easier to manage. By the way, if there is something that I really appreciate about Switzerland, it is its form of government and the autonomy that each of its cantons has. I believe it is the most efficient model and I would like Brazil to replicate it. Anyway, I want to visit Switzerland someday, and make the most of its ski resorts, my favorite Swiss city is Zermatt, is there a correlation? Maybe yes maybe no. I find it fascinating that Switzerland has four official languages, varying by region. Romansh is losing its space over time, from what I hear, but I really hope that the future is more positive, it would be a pity if the Romansh fell into total disuse. I love Audrey Hepburn, she passed away and was buried in Switzerland, I am not in the habit of visiting tombs, in fact, I never did that, but maybe this will become my first time. I love chocolates, Switzerland produces the best chocolates, so I love Switzerland. In turn, Austria seems to me to be such a romantic country. As a good music lover, Vienna becomes an unmissable destination. Beside Vienna, there are other equally wonderful places that seem to have been drawn by hand, such as Innsbruck, Hallstatt, and especially Bad Gastein. There is another fact that makes me sympathize with Austria, it is the motherland of Empress Leopoldina, married to the Brazilian Emperor D. Pedro I. She was born in Vienna and was undoubtedly one of the most important women in the history of my country. Anyway, the history of Germany is also very interesting and I think it does not need new presentations. Many German immigrants came to Brazil and founded very beautiful cities here that still maintain Germanic traditions. At first, Berlin is not a city that attracts my attention, unlike Munich, Nuremberg, Freiburg and even Frankfurt. German literature is composed by very interesting authors, my favorite is Goethe, will I ever be able to read one of his books in the original? Speaking of the language, there are countless German dialects, I heard that some may have a greater difference between themselves than Portuguese language and the Spanish language, honestly, this is so cool. Moving on, here are some German artists that I like: Juli, Spider Murphy Gang, Revolverheld, Silbermond, Wir Sind Helden, Lotte, Namika, K.I.Z, Bengio, Clueso, Mark Forster, Scorpions, Rammstein, CRO, Xavier Naidoo.
If you are Israeli (🇮🇱) or Jewish (✡️) (regardless of nationality), know that: You are welcome here! I love the Jewish people and the Jewish culture as a whole. To be honest, I not only appreciate the Jewish faith, but I follow it, I am a noahide. That said, regardless of the group you belong to (liberal, conservative, hasid, dati leumi, Sephardic, etc.) we can talk about Judaism, that would be lovely. If you are not a Jew, but an Israeli, you are also welcome here! There are several Israeli cities that I want to visit, such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, Haifa, Netanya, Acre, among others. Your country is my favorite, it's where I would be right now, if I could. I wonder how magical it feels to be in Israel during the Purim party, or during Yom Kippur, it seems surreal. Israel's history is also sensational, and speaks for itself, if we consider only the modern state of Israel, all the human, economic and technological progress that this country has achieved in so few decades is extraordinary. I would love to have Jewish and / or Israeli friends and talk about all these issues because it makes me happy. If you believe that we can be friends, that would be wonderful! I need to dedicate myself to studying the Hebrew language, at least the alphabet is much easier compared to Arabic. Israeli TV shows that I like: Bnei Aruba and Shtisel. There are movies and documentaries about Israel that I also really like, for example: The Red Sea Diving Resort, The Angel, Operation Finale, Inside The Mossad, etc. There are two Israeli shows that I would like to watch in the future: When Heroes Fly and Fauda. Israeli bands and artists that I like: Hadag Nahash, Ravid Plotnik, Tuna, Asaf Avidan, Izabo, Rita, Hatikva 6, Tamar Eisenman, Nissim Black, Gad Elbaz, Raviv Kaner, Idan Rafael Haviv, Eden Ben Zaken, Matisyahu, Omer Adam, Jasmin Moallem, Alex Clare, Amir Ve Ben, Jane Bordeaux, Hanan Ben Ari, Marina Maximilian.
If you are Chinese (🇨🇳) or Taiwanese (🇹🇼), know that: If you are Chinese, know that: I follow channels of some Brazilian youtubers who live or have lived in China, the experiences they share are often hilarious, which makes me think that China is a very propitious place for fun and memorable tours. The Chinese seem to be quite hospitable and helpful, and also quite interested in interacting with foreigners, especially in smaller cities. As you might be guessing, I'd like to visit the Chinese regions where traditional architecture prevails, I think there's a specific name for that, "hutongs", right? I think it's in these places where the most fascinating things are hidden. However, I don't deny that I would also love to visit the major urban centers like Shanghai, Macau, Guangzhou, the modern part of Beijing, among others. I've been interested in martial arts since childhood and by my father's influence I have always liked films that revolved around martial arts. It may be a stereotype, but perhaps China is the ideal place to get to know Kung Fu in a profound way. It's also worth mentioning that I find the Chinese characters are very beautiful. If you're from Taiwan, maybe you support Taiwan's independence, maybe not, but regardless of your political views on this subject, I'd love to talk to you and listen to your thoughts, not just about these political issues, but about all aspects of everyday life in Taiwan, it seems like a very fun place that I would also like to visit. I tell you the same if you are from Hong Kong, it's undoubtedly a place much above average, sometimes I watch some virtual tours and it's impressive. It would be great if I could have information from people who are really inserted within that context, and not just opining on the other side of the world, from the comfort of their couches, if you know what I mean. Here are some Chinese artists I like: Li Ronghao, Da Zhuang, Joker Xue, Nick Chou, Lu Han, Gin Lee, Rocket Girls 101.
If you are Polish (🇵🇱), know that: I strongly believe in Poland's potential to become one of the most developed countries on the continent within the next few decades. I may be mistaken, but I feel that Warsaw is the heart of Eastern Europe, I have seen the city attract many Brazilians to work in the IT field. What's more, Poles are known to be hard workers, which is great. Over the years, I have had contact with several Poles, there’s no specific reason for this, but we have always maintained good relations. I feel that culturally speaking, the franchise The Witcher has brought quite notoriety to Poland. I would like this to continue with Cyberpunk 2077, but CD Projekt Red couldn't deliver everything it promised. Anyway, I wish the company success and that they can represent Poland well in the game industry in the future. Many people report on the internet their difficulties in the process of learning the Polish language, claim that it's a rather difficult language, and I believe in these comments, but I think that makes the journey more attractive, I mean, challenges are cool, nobody feels gratification for finishing a game at level easy. I liked the movie Jak zostac gwiazda, despite several negative reviews on the internet, I would watch it again. Some Polish artists I like: Dawid Podsiadło, Natalia Szroeder, Mrozu, Baranovski.
If you are Czech (🇨🇿), know that: Since childhood I have had a special affection for your country. Maybe it's the sound of the name? Maybe it's the beauty of your flag? Anyway, I liked to choose the Czech team in the video game. I admired players like Petr Cech and also Nedved. I did some Czech language lessons at Duolingo and it seems to be a fun language. Answer me: Why does "Dobrý večer!" sounds so beautiful? Sounds like the beginning of a poem. I will dedicate myself to learning Czech someday, because the history of the country is also attractive, from the Kingdom of Bohemia to the former Czechoslovakia, which in turn was dissolved without any armed conflict. I imagine Prague to be culturally vibrant, and at the same time compact, compared to other European capitals. I think it's a country that should be looked at more closely by tourists. It's also worth mentioning that one of the best film colleges in the world is located in Prague, FAMU. I confess that I would also love to visit Český Krumlov. "Once" is one of my favorite films, the leading actress is the Czech Markéta Irglová, I admire her musical work a lot. Also, here are some other Czech artists I like: Sto zvířat, Divokej Bill, Chinaski, Kryštof, UDG, Hana Zagorová, Lenka Filipová, ATMO music.
If you are Romanian (🇷🇴), know that: there’s a Brazilian song that in its release was a real phenomenon, a hit! The fun fact is that actually this song is a version of a Romanian pop song, I will not mention the name here, in case you are curious, I can show you both. It's hard for me to think about Bucharest and not remember the iconic Michael Jackson show, I wish I had witnessed that moment. We all know that Romanian is a Latin language, but the influence it has received from other languages in the region has made it unique, quite different from Portuguese, and that's very cool, let's be honest. I must to say that it is strange (in a good way) to open a website written entirely in Romanian and be able to make good deductions, rather than feeling myself totally lost. I wanna study Romanian someday and visit this country, I'm sure we share more things in common than just the origin of our language. But answer me a question: how do you feel being Dracula's countryman? Just kidding. Here are some Romanian artists I like: Lidia Buble, Liviu Teodorescu, Florian Rus, Smiley, Andrei Ropcea.
If you are Hungarian (🇭🇺), know that: my curiosity to know Hungary began a few years ago, when I was researching the lifestyle of digital nomads. In general, everyone made very good comments about Hungary, not only them but also tourists passing through the country, I think Hungarians learned the art of treating their visitors well. Incredible architecture, good food, hot springs, challenging language (the way we like it), affordable prices, hospitable people, I think my bags are ready. George Ezra's song is already playing with repeat enabled. The question is: Buda side or Pest side? Which one's the best? Kidding aside, here are some Hungarian artists I like: Follow The Flow, Punnany Massif, Halott Pénz, V-Tech, Emberek, EDDA Művek, Blahalouisiana.
If you are Slovenian (🇸🇮), know that: I don't know a lot about the history of your country, I need to confess that. But I'm interested in meeting you. I know it's a small country with beautiful cities, as much as I may seem repetitive saying that, it's reality. Slovenia is a country with so many green areas, that is an admirable fact. I also know that there are many caves in Slovenia, I have visited some in Brazil and enjoyed the experience, I imagine it's as cool as. I wanna know more about the history of the Slovenian people, what is behind the beauty of their streets? Well, here are some Slovenian artists I like: Joker Out, Gaja Prestor, Nipke, Zlatko, Emkej, Big Foot Mama, Mi2.
If you are a Norwegian (🇳🇴), know that: I enjoyed the experience of studying Norwegian, however briefly. I know that most Norwegians, especially young people, can communicate without problems in English, yet I believe that going back to norwegian study would be a nice thing. I can imagine myself lying on the couch, reading Sofies Verden in its original version. After all, every translation is a betrayal, right?! There are many things about Norway that catch my attention, among them is Svalbard, this island seems to me to be sensational, bears, dog sleds, northern lights, months in the sunlight, months in the moonlight, Santa Claus, entertainment industry on the rise. What I can say is that at the moment Norway is my favorite Scandinavian country. In the past that answer would be different. Some Norwegian artists I like: A-ha, dePresno, Amanda Tenfjord, Kings of Convenience, End of Proof, Thomas Dybdahl, Jonas Alaska, Jarle Skavhellen, Sigrid, Anna of the North.
If you are Finnish (🇫🇮), know that: there are Brazilians who are completely enchanted by Finland, and after living with some of them, I can say that it's something contagious. It seems that there's a kind of magical atmosphere hovering over this country, as if Finland were some sort of "Disney", I can't explain, it's difficult to put into words hahaha. Today Finland is a very stable nation and its people are known to be happy, which is something wonderful, at least that is what some studies point to. But tell me, what are the best things available in Finland when summer comes and all the ice goes away? Helsinki seems to have excellent infrastructure, but what about smaller cities, what is life like in these regions? In general, what do Finns think about the winter war? Why are Finns so passionate about metal? I'm getting carried away with the questions, I'm sorry. I like the way Finns preserve their language, (very beautiful and original language, by the way), I would like the same to happen with the Portuguese language, but anyway, that's another topic. A totally unusual thing is that although I've already had opportunities to get into a sauna, I've never done that. Translating: A Finnish sauna may still be my first sauna. Just kidding. Here are some Finnish artists I like: Anssi Kela, BEHM, Juha Tapio, Laura Voutilainen, Ressu Redford, Arttu Wiskari, Von Hertzen Brothers, Ari Koivunen.
If you are British (🇬🇧), know that: I know that there are cultural differences between each of the countries belonging to the United Kingdom, and I think that is great, I like that there are differences, I like to see the contrast. Calm your hearts, Scots, I know you are not English, even though you are British! hahaha. Edinburgh is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in the world in my view, its architecture is inspiring, I would say even more than London, but to be fair, I need to visit both and prove this theory with my own eyes. I'm passionate about castles, so Wales is almost a paradise for a person like me. The Welsh course at Duolingo has a lot of lessons, much more than I anticipated, which is always great, right? These initiatives are always positive, I hope that Welsh will not become a dead language in the coming decades. I know that Rugby is very popular in Wales, but I don't even know how that sport works, unfortunately. I'm not so knowledgeable about Northern Ireland, nothing that goes far beyond the Irish conflict. Belfast seems to me to be a more introverted city when compared to Dublin. But anyway, if you are from Northern Ireland, please share your experiences with me, teach me about your nation's history, I'm ready to listen to you! Many people say that London is, alongside New York, the capital of the world, and perhaps it's true. For people working in the entertainment industry, London looks wonderful, the right place to build your name. On a possible visit to England, I would like to visit the smaller cities, the precious places that foreigners don't usually value so much. Going against the grain of what I just said, I like the English royal family and would it be wonderful to be able to witness some public event, maybe the next great wedding? I'm being optimistic, I guess. Do we all agree that Oasis is better than The Beatles, huh? Okay, I don't want to cause controversy. By the way, there's only one English club I don't like: Manchester City. Finally, I have a question, if I visit Notting Hill, what are the chances of me meeting a super famous actress? Okay, I think the film industry is eluding me again.
If you are Irish (🇮🇪), know that: I almost did an exchange in Ireland, I was in love with this country, so I know a few things. I loved watching videos where people were celebrating St. Patrick's Day, to this day it seems like a very fun event. I don't like beer, I don't drink alcohol, but I'd try Guinness for once! Gaelic football is something so... I have no words to describe it, but it's an attractive sport, I sympathize with the Dublin GAA team, perhaps by the colors, I love blue. (I still hate you, Manchester City). The truth is that Dublin seems to me to be a very fun city, and that in addition, offers good academic and professional opportunities. I don't know much about life in Corck or Galway, but I know that these are good cities for students looking for something quieter. Brazilians living in Dublin seem to love bicycles, the convenience must be amazing. It's a shame I can't ride a bike. I mean, I know how to ride a bike, but not totally. Irish people seem to be open and fun people, they love parties as much as Brazilians do, besides being good musicians and also smart in business, and I'm not making fun of it, it's that Brazilians really love Ireland and that's not by chance, the Brazilian community in Dublin is really huge. So how about we're friends?
If you are American (🇺🇸) or Canadian (🇨🇦), know that: I admire the Founding Fathers of the United States and the values that America represents to the Western world. Looking at history, Massachusetts is for me one of the most interesting states in the country. But honestly, I don't have a favorite "state" or "city." I am as interested in knowing about Miami as I am in Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville, New Orleans or Hartford. American culture is already immensely widespread around the world, so I don't even know what I could say here to "get away from the obvious." I watch many American films, I read many American authors, I listen to a lot of American music, I follow American festivals, I have a notion of how American universities work, etc... I imagine that most people living outside the United States also follow the American daily life, at least in Western countries, so I don't know what I should say. Just know that I like the entrepreneurial vision that Americans have (or used to have). I love sports and I'm starting to follow the American leagues, I'm still not a fan of any specific team. As for Canada, Toronto seems like a good place to start a music career. The first time I watched the Winter Olympics was in 2010, Olympics that took place in Vancouver, this event was etched in my memory. My "favorite" Canadian city is Ottawa, perhaps because of the mix of cultures and languages, perhaps because it reminds me of the Hallmark Channel shows. Canada is one of the most sought after destinations for Brazilians seeking to immigrate, whether to work or to study. In general, they are very pleased with this decision. They also make sweet comments about the Canadian people. I used to follow a Brazilian polyglot who lived in Canada, he records videos on the streets talking in several languages with numerous foreigners he met at random, but today he's living in France. Anyway, it would be really cool to talk to Canadians, from Quebec or not. Finally, I was happy when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA.
If you are Australian (🇦🇺) or Kiwi (🇳🇿), know that: They are two very attractive countries in many ways. New Zealand has breathtaking landscapes, it's no accident that several big-budget films are shot there. It's a small country but offers many options for those who wanna have fun and have a memorable vacation. I can't help but mention the Haka, it's an interesting dance, I was surprised the first time I saw it, but I suppose in person it's an unprecedented experience. Australians, like kiwis, are also reputed to be good hosts. They say Australians walk barefoot through the streets of the city, and I confess it's funny to imagine this scene. I don't have a "favorite city" in Australia, but I'd love the experience of crossing that country in a motorhome. Wanted and Dance Academy are two Australian TV shows that I enjoyed quite a lot to watch. The truth is that I see similarities between Brazil and Australia, historically and culturally speaking. Australia has beaches that make me wanna learn to surf right now. When I think of Australia, I imagine a good day, a cloudless sky, cheerful people smiling. For these and other reasons not mentioned, I have a lot of affection for Australia. When I think of New Zealand, I imagine a group of friends who love venturing into nature, whether practicing hiking, climbing, or parachuting. Maybe I'm just dreaming too much. In any case, Oceania doesn't seem to me the best place for those who don't wanna live intensely.
Si sos español (🇪🇸), debés saber que: tengo un gran interés en la geopolítica de España. Me llama la atención todo el tema separatista en el que se insertan algunas regiones. Si sos de Galicia, Cataluña o el País Vasco y apoyas la independencia, sería un placer hablar con vos. Me gustaría escuchar todo lo que tengas que decir al respecto de eso. Si está en contra de la independencia, está bien, sos igualmente bienvenido. No tengo ningún bando en este conflicto. Solo quiero escuchar de vos y ampliar mi conocimiento de lo que está sucediendo. Política aparte, las ciudades españolas parecen destinos increíbles y me gustaría visitar cada una de ellas, Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Granada, Bilbao, Pamplona, Almería, Sevilla, etc. Sería bueno si pudiera practicar mi español contigo. ¿O quizás aprender un poco de catalán o gallego? ¡Es una opción! Algunos artistas españoles que me gusta escuchar: Duncan Dhu, Héroes del Silencio, Radio Futura, Mecano, Sidecars, Abraham Mateo, Los Rodriguez, Pereza, Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal, etc.
Si vos sos de Hispanoamérica (🇦🇷), (🇨🇱), (🇺🇾), (🇲🇽), (🇨🇴),... etc, debés saber que: Estoy muy interesado en conocer gente de esa región. Me encantaría empezar nuevas amistades con argentinos, chilenos, uruguayos, paraguayos, mexicanos, colombianos, panameños, etc. Dicho esto, está claro que quiero visitar varias ciudades hispanas en el futuro. Sería genial practicar mi español contigo y, como beneficio adicional, aprender sobre la historia y la cultura de tu país desde tu punto de vista. Buenos Aires y Montevideo son mis ciudades favoritas, en parte por la arquitectura. Por otro lado, Santiago también es extraordinario. ¡Recordando que Soda Stereo es mi banda de rock favorita! De todos modos, me encantaría conocer mexicanos, ya hablé con algunos y siempre fueron muy amables. Pero, todos son bienvenidos, peruanos, ecuatorianos, bolivianos, venezolanos, etc. Hay tantos países y no puedo nombrarlos a todos, pero eso es todo. Sean bienvenidos. Algunos artistas hispanos que me gusta escuchar: Gustavo Cerati, Serú Girán, El Cuarteto de Nos, No Te Va Gustar, Virus, Los Autenticos Decandentes, Lucybell, Los Tres, Los Prisioneros, La Vida Boheme, Hello Seahorse!, Charly García, Mon Laferte, Pedro Aznar, Miranda!, Juanes, Fito Paez, León Larregui, Sebastián Yatra, Natalia Lafourcade, Jorge Drexler, etc.
Se tu és português(a) (🇵🇹), saiba que: Os sotaques de Portugal são os meus favoritos. No começo eu confesso que achava bastante estranho, mas com o tempo eu fui me adaptando e hoje eu os amo. Eu não tenho nenhum rancor em relação à Portugal sobre o período da colonização no Brasil e etc, muito pelo contrário, eu vejo Portugal com muitos bons olhos. A minha cidade portuguesa favorita é Porto, muito devido à sua arquitetura, me parece ser um lugar especial. Talvez o fato de os Ornatos Violeta terem surgido ali, tenha um pouco de influência sobre a minha opinião. É engraçado pois sempre que escrevo para o público português, eu me pego a falar em voz alta o que estou a escrever, simulando o sotaque europeu, é impressionante. Enfim, loucuras à parte, o meu time português favorito é o Porto, embora eu simpatize bastante com o Sporting, a única certeza que temos é: Benfica há de perder, amém! hahaha. Brincadeiras à parte, eu gosto de vocês, tugas! Eu gosto do Podcast Maluco Beleza, eu prefiro o The Voice Portugal ao The Voice Brasil. Eu sou apaixonado pela Marisa Liz, se você a conhecer, por favor, nos apresente! Brincadeira... Mas a falar sério, não tenho nada contra caso tu sejas de Lisboa e benfiquista, ou de Coimbra, ou de São Miguel, etc. Saiba que a história do seu país é LINDA, Portugal é um lugar muito fixe! Tenhas orgulho disso! Estás a entender? Pois bem, então sejas bem-vindo(a)! Esses são alguns dos artistas portugueses que eu costumo ouvir: Ornatos Violeta, Linda Martini, Amor Electro, Pedro Abrunhosa, Toranja, Diogo Piçarra, António Zambujo, Carolina Deslandes, Agir, Ana Bacalhau, Foge Foge Bandido, Pluto, The Gift, Valas, Piruka, Bispo, Cálculo, Slow J, Átoa, ProfJam, D.A.M.A, etc.
If you are from one of the following countries: Serbia (🇷🇸), Armenia (🇦🇲), Moldova (🇲🇩), Ukraine (🇺🇦), Albania (🇦🇱), Greece (🇬🇷), Iceland (🇮🇸), South Africa (🇿🇦), know that: I didn't make a special paragraph because I don't have enough knowledge for it. However, I would love to talk to you, I would like to know the culture and history of your country, after all, these mentioned countries catch my attention and make me curious. But I don't just wanna know the history of your country, I wanna know your story as an individual, I'd like to build a fun friendship with you. Let's smile more instead of taking life so seriously. Our time is precious and it's running out, so let's put a smile on our face, okay?! If you accept, I would love to talk to you, share stories and so on.
If your country or region hasn't been mentioned (🌎) know that: It's all right, don't worry. It’s normal, as the list of existing countries is huge. But hey, we can talk and be friends, you can surprise me, I can surprise you, so don't let some flags stop us from building a healthy friendship. Welcome and let's get to know each other!
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Greetings,
Me, Myself & I.

Hello folks, welcome! (yes, Sherlock! I know, it's a very long ad)
I don't know exactly how to start this message, but let's try. I'm a normal guy, maybe with an above average curiosity. I live in a city called Belo Horizonte, it's the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. I love classic art and cities that preserve the traditional architecture of their people. Today there's a term for that, "Dark Academia". I sympathize a lot with this "movement", but I don't follow it to the letter. I'm too eclectic to fit a specific group.
I have already studied some French, Italian, German and Norwegian. Don't be surprised, it was just the basics. I have also studied the Hebrew, Russian and Korean alphabet. I didn't keep them for lack of practice, but they are easy alphabets, I want to return to studying these languages ​​(and many others) in the future. At the moment, the languages ​​I speak are Portuguese, English and Spanish. A secret: sometimes I think about the possibility of creating a conlang.
I still don't know which way to go academically and professionally, despite having many options in my mind. I have a hard time making decisions, depending on the subject. It's bad to feel paralyzed, but it's something that happens sometimes. And the worst part of it is that time doesn't stop, it's a little distressing.
I'm a communicative guy, I like to talk about a lot of subjects because I have several interests, from philosophy to cooking. From sports to video games. I consider myself both an introvert and an extrovert, and I know this can seem like something strange. It varies according to how comfortable I feel. When I’m in an environment where I don’t know anyone, I act very discreetly. But, next to friends, I’m a very charismatic person. If you send me a message, I’ll be talkative with you, after all, we will both be in the mutual interest of getting to know each other and consequently building a friendship, right? There’s no reason to hide in this situation. Besides, I’m also a great listener, I’d love to hear about your day, hear interesting stories that you have lived, hear your dilemmas and etc.
Believing that "tomorrow" will be a better day is not always an easy task, on the contrary. But honestly? I'm an optimistic person most of the time, I try to learn from difficult situations. Overcoming anxiety is a long journey, but I'm taking my steps in the right direction.
If there's one thing that I think is incredible, it's the possibility of meeting people over the internet. Thanks to sites like this, I can meet people that, if it weren't for the internet, I would never know them. Think, I live in Brazil, you live in another country (or in another state/city), what are the chances that we would meet if we had been born in the 19th century? Now, reflect a little: Many great people have lived in previous centuries and built incredible things. How would these people use the internet? Perhaps, if there was internet in the Renaissance period, an even greater number of artists would appear. Or maybe the big names like Da Vinci were even more inspired. I'm just saying that the fact that you are reading me right now, being so far away from me, that is impressive. We have the privilege that many ancestors would like to experience.
I wanna meet you in a genuine way. Share with me your culture and your hobbies, lend me your eyes, let me explore the world with them. We can have deep dialogues and also banal conversations. We can learn from each other on various topics. We can be good friends.
I'm obsessed with music, I spend my days listening to music from different genres (Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues, New Wave, POP, Soul Music, Hip-Hop, Metal, etc.). I wanna take singing lessons again, just like I wanna learn to play keyboard/piano and music production. If you like to share music and playlists, welcome to the club. Consequently, I'm also interested in dance, a duo that I've been enjoying watching on YouTube is: Kaycee Rice and Sean Lew, they are great. It's also worth mentioning that, in my opinion, the Classic Ballet is (soooo) beautiful, if you are a ballerina, congratulations, I'm already your fan! Like most people, I also enjoy watching movies and TV shows, although I haven't done that often lately. I'm eclectic and I like different genres (drama, fantasy, comedy, animation, documentary, horror, etc.)
I will mention some information that may be interesting.
If you are Turkish (🇹🇷), know that: Turkey is a fascinating country, filled with beautiful cities, cities that in turn are filled with great stories! How many stories does ancient Constantinople keep? I already talked to some Turks, they were all very friendly with me. To be honest, they were some of the most understandable people I've ever spoken to. I definitely wanna visit this nation someday. And the city I would most like to visit is Izmir. A fun and totally random fact: I like the name Zeynep, it sounds incredibly good and beautiful. I've been watching two Turkish series, Hakan: Muhafız and Börü. There's a Turkish show that was broadcast in Brazil a few years ago, and my mother loved it, I watched episodes at random, but I confess that it was cool, in fact, it's a guilty pleasure, the name is: "Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?"... Anyway, I also like some Turkish artists, among them: maNga, Mor ve Ötesi, Duman, Yonca Lodi, Toygar Işıklı, Yuksek Sadakat.
If you are Japanese (🇯🇵), know that: I have a huge admiration for Japanese culture, and it's precisely for this reason that I would like to build friendships with Japanese citizens. I know that friendships are not built overnight, but, I'm in no hurry. In my view, Japan is almost a parallel world, due to the cultural contrast, but don't take it as a critic, it's precisely the difference that makes it special. I hope to travel to Japan someday, there are countless dishes that I would like to try, there are idioms that I would like to learn and several places that I would like to visit, maybe Kyoto will become my favorite city, maybe Osaka or even Tokyo, Time will tell. Some people may not know it, but the largest Japanese community outside Japan is in Brazil. In 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki Frontale won the J-League title, a fun fact is that this club has Grêmio (BRA) as inspiration, and Grêmio is my team here in Brazil. I'm passionate about traditional Japanese architecture, but this is even obvious. Another obvious thing is that kimonos are really cool, maybe I should start my collection. Another fun fact is that I loved spending my time watching Terrace House. In addition to all this, I like some Japanese anime, like: Kakegurui, Kuroshitsuji, Saint Seiya, Kimi no Na wa, Death Note, Devilman Chorão, Nanatsu no Taizai, etc. Finally, I like to listen some Japanese bands like: Urbangarde, Kinoko Teikoku, Polkadot Stingray, Mirei Touyama, Kavka Shishido, MACO.
If you are a South Korean (🇰🇷), know that: At the moment, South Korea is in the spotlight, there are many foreigners becoming more and more interested in Korean culture. There are a lot of bad things that have happened throughout South Korean history, but at the end of the day, Koreans learned to deal with it, and it certainly wasn't the easiest way. This overcoming is what most catches my attention, it’s admirable and should serve as an example. Well, I would like to build friendships with Koreans, it would be a great experience, what's more, I wanna visit South Korea someday, Seoul seems to be extremely vibrant, and Busan so vivid and attractive. Maybe there are even other cities that surprise me. If you wanna help me learn more about the culture of Korea, the common things in everyday life related to food, gestures, clothing, the behavior of people in general, I would be extremely grateful, as this would be special. Anyway, South Korea is like that cool teenager that everyone wants to hang out with during their break. I've been watching some South Korean series, like: Record of Youth (second best), Start-Up, My First First Love, My Holo Love, Live, The King: Eternal Monarch (the best), “Hello, My Twenties”. There are also others that I plan to start soon. Finally, I like some Korean artists that I believe are not part of the "mainstream K-POP", for example: So Soo Bin, Bolbbalgan4, CIKI, 20 years old, Sam Kim, Kim Na-young, Kwon Jin-ah... And to be fair, I also like G-Dragon and CL.
If you are a Russian (🇷🇺), know that: Russia is an elegant country with a lot of tradition. There are many things about Russian history that I would like to know better, especially about the monarchic period. I have the impression that Russian cities breathe culture, from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok, so I think they need to be enjoyed on a long-term, unhurried trip. By the way, I need to visit the Bolshoi theater at some point. The Cyrillic alphabet is intimidating at first, but then it becomes absurdly easy. The Russian language is beautiful and listening to it can be addictive, besides, the written form is also addictive, and I don’t need to mention the incredible authors who make up Russian literature, I think it’s obvious to all of us, but reading the great works in the original must be incredible. Despite stereotypes, I feel that Russians are warm in their relationships, which reminds me us, Latinos. A Russian show that I watched and found very well produced was Лучше, чем люди, I really liked this one. And of course, I can’t help mentioning Russian artists and bands that I like: Noize MC, t.A.T.u, Oxxxymiron, Земфира, Мы, InWhite, Vitas, Zemfira, Nochnye Snaipery, Okean Elzy, Zveri.
If you are Italian (🇮🇹), know that: Italy makes me speechless. Have you ever watched Eat Pray Love? I believe that a trip to Italy can change a person's life. Through this film I got to know the expression "dolce far niente", and it was already something I felt, I just didn't have a definition for me. And it was a satisfying moment. Another satisfying moment was when I watched La Vita È Bella, one of the best films I've seen, since then I recommend it to everyone. There are some Italian series on Netflix that I would like to watch soon: Baby and Suburra. Perhaps my favorite Italian city is Venice. But honestly, it is so difficult to choose just one. The Italian islands? They are breathtaking. I have a club in Italy, Juventus! And no, it's not thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo... It's more thanks to Nedved! Not that it means anything very relevant, but I eat pasta every day and I'm passionate about pizza. But let's be serious now... Rome was the birthplace of Western civilization, Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. As a mere admirer of tradition and classical art, I take my hat off to Italy. Italy is a strong candidate for the most beautiful country in the world. The truth is that I can't talk about Italy without talking about beauty, one seems to define the other. And when it comes to Italy, beauty is literally in everything, in the language, in the streets, in natural landscapes, even in the neighborhood countries. And the Italian songs? They are indescribable. Come on, Italian artists and bands I like: Gianluca Grignani, Fabrizio De André, Gianna Nannini, Måneskin, Lorenzo Fragola, Il Volo, Tiziano Ferro, Litfiba, Marlene Kuntz, Zero Assoluto, Velvet, Ministri, Linea 77, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli, Gigliola Cinquetti, Ultimo, Ornella Vanoni, etc.
If you are French (🇫🇷), know that: You have the best accent, regardless of the language. And this is almost like a superpower, okay? So it's time to celebrate... Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit now, but the compliment is still valid. Few know how much France influenced Brazil, since the period when Brazil was only a Portuguese colony. Napoleon's expansion into Europe triggered many things, such as the arrival and permanence of the Royal Family in Brazil, but that is a subject for another time. I need to study French in the future, in addition to being a language close to Portuguese, it was in the past, the lingua franca among royalty. And we all want a little more glamor, right? It’s hard to say something about France that's no longer obvious, so just know that for me, it would be really cool to make French friends. Like millions of people around the world, I also wanna visit France someday, especially the following cities: Strasbourg, Montpellier, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon... Do you have any suggestions? Fun fact: My favorite football player is Frenchman Zinedine Zidane. I know, life is full of contradictions. Anyway, there are some French artists and bands that I really like: Carla Bruni, Coralie Clément, Kyo, Jérémy Kapone, BB Brunes, Noir Désir, EIFFEL, Matmatah, Damien Saez, Vanessa Paradis, Les Innocents, Mademoiselle K, etc.
If you are a native German speaker (🇩🇪),(🇨🇭),(🇱🇺),(🇱🇮) know that: Liechtenstein and Luxembourg are small countries even by European standards, but I believe that is part of the charm. I already met a girl from Luxembourg, it would be nice to meet more people from both countries. Liechtenstein's population is so small that it's almost a "VIP group", I'm laughing. But certainly, being part of a nation like this is something quite different from what I'm used to, I mean, my city has a larger population than Luxembourg. However, I imagine that smaller countries are also much easier to manage. By the way, if there is something that I really appreciate about Switzerland, it is its form of government and the autonomy that each of its cantons has. I believe it is the most efficient model and I would like Brazil to replicate it. Anyway, I want to visit Switzerland someday, and make the most of its ski resorts, my favorite Swiss city is Zermatt, is there a correlation? Maybe yes maybe no. I find it fascinating that Switzerland has four official languages, varying by region. Romansh is losing its space over time, from what I hear, but I really hope that the future is more positive, it would be a pity if the Romansh fell into total disuse. I love Audrey Hepburn, she passed away and was buried in Switzerland, I am not in the habit of visiting tombs, in fact, I never did that, but maybe this will become my first time. I love chocolates, Switzerland produces the best chocolates, so I love Switzerland. In turn, Austria seems to me to be such a romantic country. As a good music lover, Vienna becomes an unmissable destination. Beside Vienna, there are other equally wonderful places that seem to have been drawn by hand, such as Innsbruck, Hallstatt, and especially Bad Gastein. There is another fact that makes me sympathize with Austria, it is the motherland of Empress Leopoldina, married to the Brazilian Emperor D. Pedro I. She was born in Vienna and was undoubtedly one of the most important women in the history of my country. Anyway, the history of Germany is also very interesting and I think it does not need new presentations. Many German immigrants came to Brazil and founded very beautiful cities here that still maintain Germanic traditions. At first, Berlin is not a city that attracts my attention, unlike Munich, Nuremberg, Freiburg and even Frankfurt. German literature is composed by very interesting authors, my favorite is Goethe, will I ever be able to read one of his books in the original? Speaking of the language, there are countless German dialects, I heard that some may have a greater difference between themselves than Portuguese language and the Spanish language, honestly, this is so cool. Moving on, here are some German artists that I like: Juli, Spider Murphy Gang, Revolverheld, Silbermond, Wir Sind Helden, Lotte, Namika, K.I.Z, Bengio, Clueso, Mark Forster, Scorpions, Rammstein, CRO, Xavier Naidoo.
If you are Israeli (🇮🇱) or Jewish (✡️) (regardless of nationality), know that: You are welcome here! I love the Jewish people and the Jewish culture as a whole. To be honest, I not only appreciate the Jewish faith, but I follow it, I am a noahide. That said, regardless of the group you belong to (liberal, conservative, hasid, dati leumi, Sephardic, etc.) we can talk about Judaism, that would be lovely. If you are not a Jew, but an Israeli, you are also welcome here! There are several Israeli cities that I want to visit, such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, Haifa, Netanya, Acre, among others. Your country is my favorite, it's where I would be right now, if I could. I wonder how magical it feels to be in Israel during the Purim party, or during Yom Kippur, it seems surreal. Israel's history is also sensational, and speaks for itself, if we consider only the modern state of Israel, all the human, economic and technological progress that this country has achieved in so few decades is extraordinary. I would love to have Jewish and / or Israeli friends and talk about all these issues because it makes me happy. If you believe that we can be friends, that would be wonderful! I need to dedicate myself to studying the Hebrew language, at least the alphabet is much easier compared to Arabic. Israeli TV shows that I like: Bnei Aruba and Shtisel. There are movies and documentaries about Israel that I also really like, for example: The Red Sea Diving Resort, The Angel, Operation Finale, Inside The Mossad, etc. There are two Israeli shows that I would like to watch in the future: When Heroes Fly and Fauda. Israeli bands and artists that I like: Hadag Nahash, Ravid Plotnik, Tuna, Asaf Avidan, Izabo, Rita, Hatikva 6, Tamar Eisenman, Nissim Black, Gad Elbaz, Raviv Kaner, Idan Rafael Haviv, Eden Ben Zaken, Matisyahu, Omer Adam, Jasmin Moallem, Alex Clare, Amir Ve Ben, Jane Bordeaux, Hanan Ben Ari, Marina Maximilian.
If you are Chinese (🇨🇳) or Taiwanese (🇹🇼), know that: If you are Chinese, know that: I follow channels of some Brazilian youtubers who live or have lived in China, the experiences they share are often hilarious, which makes me think that China is a very propitious place for fun and memorable tours. The Chinese seem to be quite hospitable and helpful, and also quite interested in interacting with foreigners, especially in smaller cities. As you might be guessing, I'd like to visit the Chinese regions where traditional architecture prevails, I think there's a specific name for that, "hutongs", right? I think it's in these places where the most fascinating things are hidden. However, I don't deny that I would also love to visit the major urban centers like Shanghai, Macau, Guangzhou, the modern part of Beijing, among others. I've been interested in martial arts since childhood and by my father's influence I have always liked films that revolved around martial arts. It may be a stereotype, but perhaps China is the ideal place to get to know Kung Fu in a profound way. It's also worth mentioning that I find the Chinese characters are very beautiful. If you're from Taiwan, maybe you support Taiwan's independence, maybe not, but regardless of your political views on this subject, I'd love to talk to you and listen to your thoughts, not just about these political issues, but about all aspects of everyday life in Taiwan, it seems like a very fun place that I would also like to visit. I tell you the same if you are from Hong Kong, it's undoubtedly a place much above average, sometimes I watch some virtual tours and it's impressive. It would be great if I could have information from people who are really inserted within that context, and not just opining on the other side of the world, from the comfort of their couches, if you know what I mean. Here are some Chinese artists I like: Li Ronghao, Da Zhuang, Joker Xue, Nick Chou, Lu Han, Gin Lee, Rocket Girls 101.
If you are Polish (🇵🇱), know that: I strongly believe in Poland's potential to become one of the most developed countries on the continent within the next few decades. I may be mistaken, but I feel that Warsaw is the heart of Eastern Europe, I have seen the city attract many Brazilians to work in the IT field. What's more, Poles are known to be hard workers, which is great. Over the years, I have had contact with several Poles, there’s no specific reason for this, but we have always maintained good relations. I feel that culturally speaking, the franchise The Witcher has brought quite notoriety to Poland. I would like this to continue with Cyberpunk 2077, but CD Projekt Red couldn't deliver everything it promised. Anyway, I wish the company success and that they can represent Poland well in the game industry in the future. Many people report on the internet their difficulties in the process of learning the Polish language, claim that it's a rather difficult language, and I believe in these comments, but I think that makes the journey more attractive, I mean, challenges are cool, nobody feels gratification for finishing a game at level easy. I liked the movie Jak zostac gwiazda, despite several negative reviews on the internet, I would watch it again. Some Polish artists I like: Dawid Podsiadło, Natalia Szroeder, Mrozu, Baranovski.
If you are Czech (🇨🇿), know that: Since childhood I have had a special affection for your country. Maybe it's the sound of the name? Maybe it's the beauty of your flag? Anyway, I liked to choose the Czech team in the video game. I admired players like Petr Cech and also Nedved. I did some Czech language lessons at Duolingo and it seems to be a fun language. Answer me: Why does "Dobrý večer!" sounds so beautiful? Sounds like the beginning of a poem. I will dedicate myself to learning Czech someday, because the history of the country is also attractive, from the Kingdom of Bohemia to the former Czechoslovakia, which in turn was dissolved without any armed conflict. I imagine Prague to be culturally vibrant, and at the same time compact, compared to other European capitals. I think it's a country that should be looked at more closely by tourists. It's also worth mentioning that one of the best film colleges in the world is located in Prague, FAMU. I confess that I would also love to visit Český Krumlov. "Once" is one of my favorite films, the leading actress is the Czech Markéta Irglová, I admire her musical work a lot. Also, here are some other Czech artists I like: Sto zvířat, Divokej Bill, Chinaski, Kryštof, UDG, Hana Zagorová, Lenka Filipová, ATMO music.
If you are Romanian (🇷🇴), know that: there’s a Brazilian song that in its release was a real phenomenon, a hit! The fun fact is that actually this song is a version of a Romanian pop song, I will not mention the name here, in case you are curious, I can show you both. It's hard for me to think about Bucharest and not remember the iconic Michael Jackson show, I wish I had witnessed that moment. We all know that Romanian is a Latin language, but the influence it has received from other languages in the region has made it unique, quite different from Portuguese, and that's very cool, let's be honest. I must to say that it is strange (in a good way) to open a website written entirely in Romanian and be able to make good deductions, rather than feeling myself totally lost. I wanna study Romanian someday and visit this country, I'm sure we share more things in common than just the origin of our language. But answer me a question: how do you feel being Dracula's countryman? Just kidding. Here are some Romanian artists I like: Lidia Buble, Liviu Teodorescu, Florian Rus, Smiley, Andrei Ropcea.
If you are Hungarian (🇭🇺), know that: my curiosity to know Hungary began a few years ago, when I was researching the lifestyle of digital nomads. In general, everyone made very good comments about Hungary, not only them but also tourists passing through the country, I think Hungarians learned the art of treating their visitors well. Incredible architecture, good food, hot springs, challenging language (the way we like it), affordable prices, hospitable people, I think my bags are ready. George Ezra's song is already playing with repeat enabled. The question is: Buda side or Pest side? Which one's the best? Kidding aside, here are some Hungarian artists I like: Follow The Flow, Punnany Massif, Halott Pénz, V-Tech, Emberek, EDDA Művek, Blahalouisiana.
If you are Slovenian (🇸🇮), know that: I don't know a lot about the history of your country, I need to confess that. But I'm interested in meeting you. I know it's a small country with beautiful cities, as much as I may seem repetitive saying that, it's reality. Slovenia is a country with so many green areas, that is an admirable fact. I also know that there are many caves in Slovenia, I have visited some in Brazil and enjoyed the experience, I imagine it's as cool as. I wanna know more about the history of the Slovenian people, what is behind the beauty of their streets? Well, here are some Slovenian artists I like: Joker Out, Gaja Prestor, Nipke, Zlatko, Emkej, Big Foot Mama, Mi2.
If you are a Norwegian (🇳🇴), know that: I enjoyed the experience of studying Norwegian, however briefly. I know that most Norwegians, especially young people, can communicate without problems in English, yet I believe that going back to norwegian study would be a nice thing. I can imagine myself lying on the couch, reading Sofies Verden in its original version. After all, every translation is a betrayal, right?! There are many things about Norway that catch my attention, among them is Svalbard, this island seems to me to be sensational, bears, dog sleds, northern lights, months in the sunlight, months in the moonlight, Santa Claus, entertainment industry on the rise. What I can say is that at the moment Norway is my favorite Scandinavian country. In the past that answer would be different. Some Norwegian artists I like: A-ha, dePresno, Amanda Tenfjord, Kings of Convenience, End of Proof, Thomas Dybdahl, Jonas Alaska, Jarle Skavhellen, Sigrid, Anna of the North.
If you are Finnish (🇫🇮), know that: there are Brazilians who are completely enchanted by Finland, and after living with some of them, I can say that it's something contagious. It seems that there's a kind of magical atmosphere hovering over this country, as if Finland were some sort of "Disney", I can't explain, it's difficult to put into words hahaha. Today Finland is a very stable nation and its people are known to be happy, which is something wonderful, at least that is what some studies point to. But tell me, what are the best things available in Finland when summer comes and all the ice goes away? Helsinki seems to have excellent infrastructure, but what about smaller cities, what is life like in these regions? In general, what do Finns think about the winter war? Why are Finns so passionate about metal? I'm getting carried away with the questions, I'm sorry. I like the way Finns preserve their language, (very beautiful and original language, by the way), I would like the same to happen with the Portuguese language, but anyway, that's another topic. A totally unusual thing is that although I've already had opportunities to get into a sauna, I've never done that. Translating: A Finnish sauna may still be my first sauna. Just kidding. Here are some Finnish artists I like: Anssi Kela, BEHM, Juha Tapio, Laura Voutilainen, Ressu Redford, Arttu Wiskari, Von Hertzen Brothers, Ari Koivunen.
If you are British (🇬🇧), know that: I know that there are cultural differences between each of the countries belonging to the United Kingdom, and I think that is great, I like that there are differences, I like to see the contrast. Calm your hearts, Scots, I know you are not English, even though you are British! hahaha. Edinburgh is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in the world in my view, its architecture is inspiring, I would say even more than London, but to be fair, I need to visit both and prove this theory with my own eyes. I'm passionate about castles, so Wales is almost a paradise for a person like me. The Welsh course at Duolingo has a lot of lessons, much more than I anticipated, which is always great, right? These initiatives are always positive, I hope that Welsh will not become a dead language in the coming decades. I know that Rugby is very popular in Wales, but I don't even know how that sport works, unfortunately. I'm not so knowledgeable about Northern Ireland, nothing that goes far beyond the Irish conflict. Belfast seems to me to be a more introverted city when compared to Dublin. But anyway, if you are from Northern Ireland, please share your experiences with me, teach me about your nation's history, I'm ready to listen to you! Many people say that London is, alongside New York, the capital of the world, and perhaps it's true. For people working in the entertainment industry, London looks wonderful, the right place to build your name. On a possible visit to England, I would like to visit the smaller cities, the precious places that foreigners don't usually value so much. Going against the grain of what I just said, I like the English royal family and would it be wonderful to be able to witness some public event, maybe the next great wedding? I'm being optimistic, I guess. Do we all agree that Oasis is better than The Beatles, huh? Okay, I don't want to cause controversy. By the way, there's only one English club I don't like: Manchester City. Finally, I have a question, if I visit Notting Hill, what are the chances of me meeting a super famous actress? Okay, I think the film industry is eluding me again.
If you are Irish (🇮🇪), know that: I almost did an exchange in Ireland, I was in love with this country, so I know a few things. I loved watching videos where people were celebrating St. Patrick's Day, to this day it seems like a very fun event. I don't like beer, I don't drink alcohol, but I'd try Guinness for once! Gaelic football is something so... I have no words to describe it, but it's an attractive sport, I sympathize with the Dublin GAA team, perhaps by the colors, I love blue. (I still hate you, Manchester City). The truth is that Dublin seems to me to be a very fun city, and that in addition, offers good academic and professional opportunities. I don't know much about life in Corck or Galway, but I know that these are good cities for students looking for something quieter. Brazilians living in Dublin seem to love bicycles, the convenience must be amazing. It's a shame I can't ride a bike. I mean, I know how to ride a bike, but not totally. Irish people seem to be open and fun people, they love parties as much as Brazilians do, besides being good musicians and also smart in business, and I'm not making fun of it, it's that Brazilians really love Ireland and that's not by chance, the Brazilian community in Dublin is really huge. So how about we're friends?
If you are American (🇺🇸) or Canadian (🇨🇦), know that: I admire the Founding Fathers of the United States and the values that America represents to the Western world. Looking at history, Massachusetts is for me one of the most interesting states in the country. But honestly, I don't have a favorite "state" or "city." I am as interested in knowing about Miami as I am in Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville, New Orleans or Hartford. American culture is already immensely widespread around the world, so I don't even know what I could say here to "get away from the obvious." I watch many American films, I read many American authors, I listen to a lot of American music, I follow American festivals, I have a notion of how American universities work, etc... I imagine that most people living outside the United States also follow the American daily life, at least in Western countries, so I don't know what I should say. Just know that I like the entrepreneurial vision that Americans have (or used to have). I love sports and I'm starting to follow the American leagues, I'm still not a fan of any specific team. As for Canada, Toronto seems like a good place to start a music career. The first time I watched the Winter Olympics was in 2010, Olympics that took place in Vancouver, this event was etched in my memory. My "favorite" Canadian city is Ottawa, perhaps because of the mix of cultures and languages, perhaps because it reminds me of the Hallmark Channel shows. Canada is one of the most sought after destinations for Brazilians seeking to immigrate, whether to work or to study. In general, they are very pleased with this decision. They also make sweet comments about the Canadian people. I used to follow a Brazilian polyglot who lived in Canada, he records videos on the streets talking in several languages with numerous foreigners he met at random, but today he's living in France. Anyway, it would be really cool to talk to Canadians, from Quebec or not. Finally, I was happy when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA.
If you are Australian (🇦🇺) or Kiwi (🇳🇿), know that: They are two very attractive countries in many ways. New Zealand has breathtaking landscapes, it's no accident that several big-budget films are shot there. It's a small country but offers many options for those who wanna have fun and have a memorable vacation. I can't help but mention the Haka, it's an interesting dance, I was surprised the first time I saw it, but I suppose in person it's an unprecedented experience. Australians, like kiwis, are also reputed to be good hosts. They say Australians walk barefoot through the streets of the city, and I confess it's funny to imagine this scene. I don't have a "favorite city" in Australia, but I'd love the experience of crossing that country in a motorhome. Wanted and Dance Academy are two Australian TV shows that I enjoyed quite a lot to watch. The truth is that I see similarities between Brazil and Australia, historically and culturally speaking. Australia has beaches that make me wanna learn to surf right now. When I think of Australia, I imagine a good day, a cloudless sky, cheerful people smiling. For these and other reasons not mentioned, I have a lot of affection for Australia. When I think of New Zealand, I imagine a group of friends who love venturing into nature, whether practicing hiking, climbing, or parachuting. Maybe I'm just dreaming too much. In any case, Oceania doesn't seem to me the best place for those who don't wanna live intensely.
Si sos español (🇪🇸), debés saber que: tengo un gran interés en la geopolítica de España. Me llama la atención todo el tema separatista en el que se insertan algunas regiones. Si sos de Galicia, Cataluña o el País Vasco y apoyas la independencia, sería un placer hablar con vos. Me gustaría escuchar todo lo que tengas que decir al respecto de eso. Si está en contra de la independencia, está bien, sos igualmente bienvenido. No tengo ningún bando en este conflicto. Solo quiero escuchar de vos y ampliar mi conocimiento de lo que está sucediendo. Política aparte, las ciudades españolas parecen destinos increíbles y me gustaría visitar cada una de ellas, Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Granada, Bilbao, Pamplona, Almería, Sevilla, etc. Sería bueno si pudiera practicar mi español contigo. ¿O quizás aprender un poco de catalán o gallego? ¡Es una opción! Algunos artistas españoles que me gusta escuchar: Duncan Dhu, Héroes del Silencio, Radio Futura, Mecano, Sidecars, Abraham Mateo, Los Rodriguez, Pereza, Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal, etc.
Si vos sos de Hispanoamérica (🇦🇷), (🇨🇱), (🇺🇾), (🇲🇽), (🇨🇴),... etc, debés saber que: Estoy muy interesado en conocer gente de esa región. Me encantaría empezar nuevas amistades con argentinos, chilenos, uruguayos, paraguayos, mexicanos, colombianos, panameños, etc. Dicho esto, está claro que quiero visitar varias ciudades hispanas en el futuro. Sería genial practicar mi español contigo y, como beneficio adicional, aprender sobre la historia y la cultura de tu país desde tu punto de vista. Buenos Aires y Montevideo son mis ciudades favoritas, en parte por la arquitectura. Por otro lado, Santiago también es extraordinario. ¡Recordando que Soda Stereo es mi banda de rock favorita! De todos modos, me encantaría conocer mexicanos, ya hablé con algunos y siempre fueron muy amables. Pero, todos son bienvenidos, peruanos, ecuatorianos, bolivianos, venezolanos, etc. Hay tantos países y no puedo nombrarlos a todos, pero eso es todo. Sean bienvenidos. Algunos artistas hispanos que me gusta escuchar: Gustavo Cerati, Serú Girán, El Cuarteto de Nos, No Te Va Gustar, Virus, Los Autenticos Decandentes, Lucybell, Los Tres, Los Prisioneros, La Vida Boheme, Hello Seahorse!, Charly García, Mon Laferte, Pedro Aznar, Miranda!, Juanes, Fito Paez, León Larregui, Sebastián Yatra, Natalia Lafourcade, Jorge Drexler, etc.
Se tu és português(a) (🇵🇹), saiba que: Os sotaques de Portugal são os meus favoritos. No começo eu confesso que achava bastante estranho, mas com o tempo eu fui me adaptando e hoje eu os amo. Eu não tenho nenhum rancor em relação à Portugal sobre o período da colonização no Brasil e etc, muito pelo contrário, eu vejo Portugal com muitos bons olhos. A minha cidade portuguesa favorita é Porto, muito devido à sua arquitetura, me parece ser um lugar especial. Talvez o fato de os Ornatos Violeta terem surgido ali, tenha um pouco de influência sobre a minha opinião. É engraçado pois sempre que escrevo para o público português, eu me pego a falar em voz alta o que estou a escrever, simulando o sotaque europeu, é impressionante. Enfim, loucuras à parte, o meu time português favorito é o Porto, embora eu simpatize bastante com o Sporting, a única certeza que temos é: Benfica há de perder, amém! hahaha. Brincadeiras à parte, eu gosto de vocês, tugas! Eu gosto do Podcast Maluco Beleza, eu prefiro o The Voice Portugal ao The Voice Brasil. Eu sou apaixonado pela Marisa Liz, se você a conhecer, por favor, nos apresente! Brincadeira... Mas a falar sério, não tenho nada contra caso tu sejas de Lisboa e benfiquista, ou de Coimbra, ou de São Miguel, etc. Saiba que a história do seu país é LINDA, Portugal é um lugar muito fixe! Tenhas orgulho disso! Estás a entender? Pois bem, então sejas bem-vindo(a)! Esses são alguns dos artistas portugueses que eu costumo ouvir: Ornatos Violeta, Linda Martini, Amor Electro, Pedro Abrunhosa, Toranja, Diogo Piçarra, António Zambujo, Carolina Deslandes, Agir, Ana Bacalhau, Foge Foge Bandido, Pluto, The Gift, Valas, Piruka, Bispo, Cálculo, Slow J, Átoa, ProfJam, D.A.M.A, etc.
If you are from one of the following countries: Serbia (🇷🇸), Armenia (🇦🇲), Moldova (🇲🇩), Ukraine (🇺🇦), Albania (🇦🇱), Greece (🇬🇷), Iceland (🇮🇸), South Africa (🇿🇦), know that: I didn't make a special paragraph because I don't have enough knowledge for it. However, I would love to talk to you, I would like to know the culture and history of your country, after all, these mentioned countries catch my attention and make me curious. But I don't just wanna know the history of your country, I wanna know your story as an individual, I'd like to build a fun friendship with you. Let's smile more instead of taking life so seriously. Our time is precious and it's running out, so let's put a smile on our face, okay?! If you accept, I would love to talk to you, share stories and so on.
If your country or region hasn't been mentioned (🌎) know that: It's all right, don't worry. It’s normal, as the list of existing countries is huge. But hey, we can talk and be friends, you can surprise me, I can surprise you, so don't let some flags stop us from building a healthy friendship. Welcome and let's get to know each other!
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Greetings,
Me, Myself & I.

Hello folks, welcome! (yes, Sherlock! I know, it's a very long ad)
I don't know exactly how to start this message, but let's try. I'm a normal guy, maybe with an above average curiosity. I live in a city called Belo Horizonte, it's the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. I love classic art and cities that preserve the traditional architecture of their people. Today there's a term for that, "Dark Academia". I sympathize a lot with this "movement", but I don't follow it to the letter. I'm too eclectic to fit a specific group.
I have already studied some French, Italian, German and Norwegian. Don't be surprised, it was just the basics. I have also studied the Hebrew, Russian and Korean alphabet. I didn't keep them for lack of practice, but they are easy alphabets, I want to return to studying these languages ​​(and many others) in the future. At the moment, the languages ​​I speak are Portuguese, English and Spanish. A secret: sometimes I think about the possibility of creating a conlang.
I still don't know which way to go academically and professionally, despite having many options in my mind. I have a hard time making decisions, depending on the subject. It's bad to feel paralyzed, but it's something that happens sometimes. And the worst part of it is that time doesn't stop, it's a little distressing.
I'm a communicative guy, I like to talk about a lot of subjects because I have several interests, from philosophy to cooking. From sports to video games. I consider myself both an introvert and an extrovert, and I know this can seem like something strange. It varies according to how comfortable I feel. When I’m in an environment where I don’t know anyone, I act very discreetly. But, next to friends, I’m a very charismatic person. If you send me a message, I’ll be talkative with you, after all, we will both be in the mutual interest of getting to know each other and consequently building a friendship, right? There’s no reason to hide in this situation. Besides, I’m also a great listener, I’d love to hear about your day, hear interesting stories that you have lived, hear your dilemmas and etc.
Believing that "tomorrow" will be a better day is not always an easy task, on the contrary. But honestly? I'm an optimistic person most of the time, I try to learn from difficult situations. Overcoming anxiety is a long journey, but I'm taking my steps in the right direction.
If there's one thing that I think is incredible, it's the possibility of meeting people over the internet. Thanks to sites like this, I can meet people that, if it weren't for the internet, I would never know them. Think, I live in Brazil, you live in another country (or in another state/city), what are the chances that we would meet if we had been born in the 19th century? Now, reflect a little: Many great people have lived in previous centuries and built incredible things. How would these people use the internet? Perhaps, if there was internet in the Renaissance period, an even greater number of artists would appear. Or maybe the big names like Da Vinci were even more inspired. I'm just saying that the fact that you are reading me right now, being so far away from me, that is impressive. We have the privilege that many ancestors would like to experience.
I wanna meet you in a genuine way. Share with me your culture and your hobbies, lend me your eyes, let me explore the world with them. We can have deep dialogues and also banal conversations. We can learn from each other on various topics. We can be good friends.
I'm obsessed with music, I spend my days listening to music from different genres (Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues, New Wave, POP, Soul Music, Hip-Hop, Metal, etc.). I wanna take singing lessons again, just like I wanna learn to play keyboard/piano and music production. If you like to share music and playlists, welcome to the club. Consequently, I'm also interested in dance, a duo that I've been enjoying watching on YouTube is: Kaycee Rice and Sean Lew, they are great. It's also worth mentioning that, in my opinion, the Classic Ballet is (soooo) beautiful, if you are a ballerina, congratulations, I'm already your fan! Like most people, I also enjoy watching movies and TV shows, although I haven't done that often lately. I'm eclectic and I like different genres (drama, fantasy, comedy, animation, documentary, horror, etc.)
I will mention some information that may be interesting.
If you are Turkish (🇹🇷), know that: Turkey is a fascinating country, filled with beautiful cities, cities that in turn are filled with great stories! How many stories does ancient Constantinople keep? I already talked to some Turks, they were all very friendly with me. To be honest, they were some of the most understandable people I've ever spoken to. I definitely wanna visit this nation someday. And the city I would most like to visit is Izmir. A fun and totally random fact: I like the name Zeynep, it sounds incredibly good and beautiful. I've been watching two Turkish series, Hakan: Muhafız and Börü. There's a Turkish show that was broadcast in Brazil a few years ago, and my mother loved it, I watched episodes at random, but I confess that it was cool, in fact, it's a guilty pleasure, the name is: "Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?"... Anyway, I also like some Turkish artists, among them: maNga, Mor ve Ötesi, Duman, Yonca Lodi, Toygar Işıklı, Yuksek Sadakat.
If you are Japanese (🇯🇵), know that: I have a huge admiration for Japanese culture, and it's precisely for this reason that I would like to build friendships with Japanese citizens. I know that friendships are not built overnight, but, I'm in no hurry. In my view, Japan is almost a parallel world, due to the cultural contrast, but don't take it as a critic, it's precisely the difference that makes it special. I hope to travel to Japan someday, there are countless dishes that I would like to try, there are idioms that I would like to learn and several places that I would like to visit, maybe Kyoto will become my favorite city, maybe Osaka or even Tokyo, Time will tell. Some people may not know it, but the largest Japanese community outside Japan is in Brazil. In 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki Frontale won the J-League title, a fun fact is that this club has Grêmio (BRA) as inspiration, and Grêmio is my team here in Brazil. I'm passionate about traditional Japanese architecture, but this is even obvious. Another obvious thing is that kimonos are really cool, maybe I should start my collection. Another fun fact is that I loved spending my time watching Terrace House. In addition to all this, I like some Japanese anime, like: Kakegurui, Kuroshitsuji, Saint Seiya, Kimi no Na wa, Death Note, Devilman Chorão, Nanatsu no Taizai, etc. Finally, I like to listen some Japanese bands like: Urbangarde, Kinoko Teikoku, Polkadot Stingray, Mirei Touyama, Kavka Shishido, MACO.
If you are a South Korean (🇰🇷), know that: At the moment, South Korea is in the spotlight, there are many foreigners becoming more and more interested in Korean culture. There are a lot of bad things that have happened throughout South Korean history, but at the end of the day, Koreans learned to deal with it, and it certainly wasn't the easiest way. This overcoming is what most catches my attention, it’s admirable and should serve as an example. Well, I would like to build friendships with Koreans, it would be a great experience, what's more, I wanna visit South Korea someday, Seoul seems to be extremely vibrant, and Busan so vivid and attractive. Maybe there are even other cities that surprise me. If you wanna help me learn more about the culture of Korea, the common things in everyday life related to food, gestures, clothing, the behavior of people in general, I would be extremely grateful, as this would be special. Anyway, South Korea is like that cool teenager that everyone wants to hang out with during their break. I've been watching some South Korean series, like: Record of Youth (second best), Start-Up, My First First Love, My Holo Love, Live, The King: Eternal Monarch (the best), “Hello, My Twenties”. There are also others that I plan to start soon. Finally, I like some Korean artists that I believe are not part of the "mainstream K-POP", for example: So Soo Bin, Bolbbalgan4, CIKI, 20 years old, Sam Kim, Kim Na-young, Kwon Jin-ah... And to be fair, I also like G-Dragon and CL.
If you are a Russian (🇷🇺), know that: Russia is an elegant country with a lot of tradition. There are many things about Russian history that I would like to know better, especially about the monarchic period. I have the impression that Russian cities breathe culture, from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok, so I think they need to be enjoyed on a long-term, unhurried trip. By the way, I need to visit the Bolshoi theater at some point. The Cyrillic alphabet is intimidating at first, but then it becomes absurdly easy. The Russian language is beautiful and listening to it can be addictive, besides, the written form is also addictive, and I don’t need to mention the incredible authors who make up Russian literature, I think it’s obvious to all of us, but reading the great works in the original must be incredible. Despite stereotypes, I feel that Russians are warm in their relationships, which reminds me us, Latinos. A Russian show that I watched and found very well produced was Лучше, чем люди, I really liked this one. And of course, I can’t help mentioning Russian artists and bands that I like: Noize MC, t.A.T.u, Oxxxymiron, Земфира, Мы, InWhite, Vitas, Zemfira, Nochnye Snaipery, Okean Elzy, Zveri.
If you are Italian (🇮🇹), know that: Italy makes me speechless. Have you ever watched Eat Pray Love? I believe that a trip to Italy can change a person's life. Through this film I got to know the expression "dolce far niente", and it was already something I felt, I just didn't have a definition for me. And it was a satisfying moment. Another satisfying moment was when I watched La Vita È Bella, one of the best films I've seen, since then I recommend it to everyone. There are some Italian series on Netflix that I would like to watch soon: Baby and Suburra. Perhaps my favorite Italian city is Venice. But honestly, it is so difficult to choose just one. The Italian islands? They are breathtaking. I have a club in Italy, Juventus! And no, it's not thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo... It's more thanks to Nedved! Not that it means anything very relevant, but I eat pasta every day and I'm passionate about pizza. But let's be serious now... Rome was the birthplace of Western civilization, Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. As a mere admirer of tradition and classical art, I take my hat off to Italy. Italy is a strong candidate for the most beautiful country in the world. The truth is that I can't talk about Italy without talking about beauty, one seems to define the other. And when it comes to Italy, beauty is literally in everything, in the language, in the streets, in natural landscapes, even in the neighborhood countries. And the Italian songs? They are indescribable. Come on, Italian artists and bands I like: Gianluca Grignani, Fabrizio De André, Gianna Nannini, Måneskin, Lorenzo Fragola, Il Volo, Tiziano Ferro, Litfiba, Marlene Kuntz, Zero Assoluto, Velvet, Ministri, Linea 77, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli, Gigliola Cinquetti, Ultimo, Ornella Vanoni, etc.
If you are French (🇫🇷), know that: You have the best accent, regardless of the language. And this is almost like a superpower, okay? So it's time to celebrate... Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit now, but the compliment is still valid. Few know how much France influenced Brazil, since the period when Brazil was only a Portuguese colony. Napoleon's expansion into Europe triggered many things, such as the arrival and permanence of the Royal Family in Brazil, but that is a subject for another time. I need to study French in the future, in addition to being a language close to Portuguese, it was in the past, the lingua franca among royalty. And we all want a little more glamor, right? It’s hard to say something about France that's no longer obvious, so just know that for me, it would be really cool to make French friends. Like millions of people around the world, I also wanna visit France someday, especially the following cities: Strasbourg, Montpellier, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon... Do you have any suggestions? Fun fact: My favorite football player is Frenchman Zinedine Zidane. I know, life is full of contradictions. Anyway, there are some French artists and bands that I really like: Carla Bruni, Coralie Clément, Kyo, Jérémy Kapone, BB Brunes, Noir Désir, EIFFEL, Matmatah, Damien Saez, Vanessa Paradis, Les Innocents, Mademoiselle K, etc.
If you are a native German speaker (🇩🇪),(🇨🇭),(🇱🇺),(🇱🇮) know that: Liechtenstein and Luxembourg are small countries even by European standards, but I believe that is part of the charm. I already met a girl from Luxembourg, it would be nice to meet more people from both countries. Liechtenstein's population is so small that it's almost a "VIP group", I'm laughing. But certainly, being part of a nation like this is something quite different from what I'm used to, I mean, my city has a larger population than Luxembourg. However, I imagine that smaller countries are also much easier to manage. By the way, if there is something that I really appreciate about Switzerland, it is its form of government and the autonomy that each of its cantons has. I believe it is the most efficient model and I would like Brazil to replicate it. Anyway, I want to visit Switzerland someday, and make the most of its ski resorts, my favorite Swiss city is Zermatt, is there a correlation? Maybe yes maybe no. I find it fascinating that Switzerland has four official languages, varying by region. Romansh is losing its space over time, from what I hear, but I really hope that the future is more positive, it would be a pity if the Romansh fell into total disuse. I love Audrey Hepburn, she passed away and was buried in Switzerland, I am not in the habit of visiting tombs, in fact, I never did that, but maybe this will become my first time. I love chocolates, Switzerland produces the best chocolates, so I love Switzerland. In turn, Austria seems to me to be such a romantic country. As a good music lover, Vienna becomes an unmissable destination. Beside Vienna, there are other equally wonderful places that seem to have been drawn by hand, such as Innsbruck, Hallstatt, and especially Bad Gastein. There is another fact that makes me sympathize with Austria, it is the motherland of Empress Leopoldina, married to the Brazilian Emperor D. Pedro I. She was born in Vienna and was undoubtedly one of the most important women in the history of my country. Anyway, the history of Germany is also very interesting and I think it does not need new presentations. Many German immigrants came to Brazil and founded very beautiful cities here that still maintain Germanic traditions. At first, Berlin is not a city that attracts my attention, unlike Munich, Nuremberg, Freiburg and even Frankfurt. German literature is composed by very interesting authors, my favorite is Goethe, will I ever be able to read one of his books in the original? Speaking of the language, there are countless German dialects, I heard that some may have a greater difference between themselves than Portuguese language and the Spanish language, honestly, this is so cool. Moving on, here are some German artists that I like: Juli, Spider Murphy Gang, Revolverheld, Silbermond, Wir Sind Helden, Lotte, Namika, K.I.Z, Bengio, Clueso, Mark Forster, Scorpions, Rammstein, CRO, Xavier Naidoo.
If you are Israeli (🇮🇱) or Jewish (✡️) (regardless of nationality), know that: You are welcome here! I love the Jewish people and the Jewish culture as a whole. To be honest, I not only appreciate the Jewish faith, but I follow it, I am a noahide. That said, regardless of the group you belong to (liberal, conservative, hasid, dati leumi, Sephardic, etc.) we can talk about Judaism, that would be lovely. If you are not a Jew, but an Israeli, you are also welcome here! There are several Israeli cities that I want to visit, such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, Haifa, Netanya, Acre, among others. Your country is my favorite, it's where I would be right now, if I could. I wonder how magical it feels to be in Israel during the Purim party, or during Yom Kippur, it seems surreal. Israel's history is also sensational, and speaks for itself, if we consider only the modern state of Israel, all the human, economic and technological progress that this country has achieved in so few decades is extraordinary. I would love to have Jewish and / or Israeli friends and talk about all these issues because it makes me happy. If you believe that we can be friends, that would be wonderful! I need to dedicate myself to studying the Hebrew language, at least the alphabet is much easier compared to Arabic. Israeli TV shows that I like: Bnei Aruba and Shtisel. There are movies and documentaries about Israel that I also really like, for example: The Red Sea Diving Resort, The Angel, Operation Finale, Inside The Mossad, etc. There are two Israeli shows that I would like to watch in the future: When Heroes Fly and Fauda. Israeli bands and artists that I like: Hadag Nahash, Ravid Plotnik, Tuna, Asaf Avidan, Izabo, Rita, Hatikva 6, Tamar Eisenman, Nissim Black, Gad Elbaz, Raviv Kaner, Idan Rafael Haviv, Eden Ben Zaken, Matisyahu, Omer Adam, Jasmin Moallem, Alex Clare, Amir Ve Ben, Jane Bordeaux, Hanan Ben Ari, Marina Maximilian.
If you are Chinese (🇨🇳) or Taiwanese (🇹🇼), know that: If you are Chinese, know that: I follow channels of some Brazilian youtubers who live or have lived in China, the experiences they share are often hilarious, which makes me think that China is a very propitious place for fun and memorable tours. The Chinese seem to be quite hospitable and helpful, and also quite interested in interacting with foreigners, especially in smaller cities. As you might be guessing, I'd like to visit the Chinese regions where traditional architecture prevails, I think there's a specific name for that, "hutongs", right? I think it's in these places where the most fascinating things are hidden. However, I don't deny that I would also love to visit the major urban centers like Shanghai, Macau, Guangzhou, the modern part of Beijing, among others. I've been interested in martial arts since childhood and by my father's influence I have always liked films that revolved around martial arts. It may be a stereotype, but perhaps China is the ideal place to get to know Kung Fu in a profound way. It's also worth mentioning that I find the Chinese characters are very beautiful. If you're from Taiwan, maybe you support Taiwan's independence, maybe not, but regardless of your political views on this subject, I'd love to talk to you and listen to your thoughts, not just about these political issues, but about all aspects of everyday life in Taiwan, it seems like a very fun place that I would also like to visit. I tell you the same if you are from Hong Kong, it's undoubtedly a place much above average, sometimes I watch some virtual tours and it's impressive. It would be great if I could have information from people who are really inserted within that context, and not just opining on the other side of the world, from the comfort of their couches, if you know what I mean. Here are some Chinese artists I like: Li Ronghao, Da Zhuang, Joker Xue, Nick Chou, Lu Han, Gin Lee, Rocket Girls 101.
If you are Polish (🇵🇱), know that: I strongly believe in Poland's potential to become one of the most developed countries on the continent within the next few decades. I may be mistaken, but I feel that Warsaw is the heart of Eastern Europe, I have seen the city attract many Brazilians to work in the IT field. What's more, Poles are known to be hard workers, which is great. Over the years, I have had contact with several Poles, there’s no specific reason for this, but we have always maintained good relations. I feel that culturally speaking, the franchise The Witcher has brought quite notoriety to Poland. I would like this to continue with Cyberpunk 2077, but CD Projekt Red couldn't deliver everything it promised. Anyway, I wish the company success and that they can represent Poland well in the game industry in the future. Many people report on the internet their difficulties in the process of learning the Polish language, claim that it's a rather difficult language, and I believe in these comments, but I think that makes the journey more attractive, I mean, challenges are cool, nobody feels gratification for finishing a game at level easy. I liked the movie Jak zostac gwiazda, despite several negative reviews on the internet, I would watch it again. Some Polish artists I like: Dawid Podsiadło, Natalia Szroeder, Mrozu, Baranovski.
If you are Czech (🇨🇿), know that: Since childhood I have had a special affection for your country. Maybe it's the sound of the name? Maybe it's the beauty of your flag? Anyway, I liked to choose the Czech team in the video game. I admired players like Petr Cech and also Nedved. I did some Czech language lessons at Duolingo and it seems to be a fun language. Answer me: Why does "Dobrý večer!" sounds so beautiful? Sounds like the beginning of a poem. I will dedicate myself to learning Czech someday, because the history of the country is also attractive, from the Kingdom of Bohemia to the former Czechoslovakia, which in turn was dissolved without any armed conflict. I imagine Prague to be culturally vibrant, and at the same time compact, compared to other European capitals. I think it's a country that should be looked at more closely by tourists. It's also worth mentioning that one of the best film colleges in the world is located in Prague, FAMU. I confess that I would also love to visit Český Krumlov. "Once" is one of my favorite films, the leading actress is the Czech Markéta Irglová, I admire her musical work a lot. Also, here are some other Czech artists I like: Sto zvířat, Divokej Bill, Chinaski, Kryštof, UDG, Hana Zagorová, Lenka Filipová, ATMO music.
If you are Romanian (🇷🇴), know that: there’s a Brazilian song that in its release was a real phenomenon, a hit! The fun fact is that actually this song is a version of a Romanian pop song, I will not mention the name here, in case you are curious, I can show you both. It's hard for me to think about Bucharest and not remember the iconic Michael Jackson show, I wish I had witnessed that moment. We all know that Romanian is a Latin language, but the influence it has received from other languages in the region has made it unique, quite different from Portuguese, and that's very cool, let's be honest. I must to say that it is strange (in a good way) to open a website written entirely in Romanian and be able to make good deductions, rather than feeling myself totally lost. I wanna study Romanian someday and visit this country, I'm sure we share more things in common than just the origin of our language. But answer me a question: how do you feel being Dracula's countryman? Just kidding. Here are some Romanian artists I like: Lidia Buble, Liviu Teodorescu, Florian Rus, Smiley, Andrei Ropcea.
If you are Hungarian (🇭🇺), know that: my curiosity to know Hungary began a few years ago, when I was researching the lifestyle of digital nomads. In general, everyone made very good comments about Hungary, not only them but also tourists passing through the country, I think Hungarians learned the art of treating their visitors well. Incredible architecture, good food, hot springs, challenging language (the way we like it), affordable prices, hospitable people, I think my bags are ready. George Ezra's song is already playing with repeat enabled. The question is: Buda side or Pest side? Which one's the best? Kidding aside, here are some Hungarian artists I like: Follow The Flow, Punnany Massif, Halott Pénz, V-Tech, Emberek, EDDA Művek, Blahalouisiana.
If you are Slovenian (🇸🇮), know that: I don't know a lot about the history of your country, I need to confess that. But I'm interested in meeting you. I know it's a small country with beautiful cities, as much as I may seem repetitive saying that, it's reality. Slovenia is a country with so many green areas, that is an admirable fact. I also know that there are many caves in Slovenia, I have visited some in Brazil and enjoyed the experience, I imagine it's as cool as. I wanna know more about the history of the Slovenian people, what is behind the beauty of their streets? Well, here are some Slovenian artists I like: Joker Out, Gaja Prestor, Nipke, Zlatko, Emkej, Big Foot Mama, Mi2.
If you are a Norwegian (🇳🇴), know that: I enjoyed the experience of studying Norwegian, however briefly. I know that most Norwegians, especially young people, can communicate without problems in English, yet I believe that going back to norwegian study would be a nice thing. I can imagine myself lying on the couch, reading Sofies Verden in its original version. After all, every translation is a betrayal, right?! There are many things about Norway that catch my attention, among them is Svalbard, this island seems to me to be sensational, bears, dog sleds, northern lights, months in the sunlight, months in the moonlight, Santa Claus, entertainment industry on the rise. What I can say is that at the moment Norway is my favorite Scandinavian country. In the past that answer would be different. Some Norwegian artists I like: A-ha, dePresno, Amanda Tenfjord, Kings of Convenience, End of Proof, Thomas Dybdahl, Jonas Alaska, Jarle Skavhellen, Sigrid, Anna of the North.
If you are Finnish (🇫🇮), know that: there are Brazilians who are completely enchanted by Finland, and after living with some of them, I can say that it's something contagious. It seems that there's a kind of magical atmosphere hovering over this country, as if Finland were some sort of "Disney", I can't explain, it's difficult to put into words hahaha. Today Finland is a very stable nation and its people are known to be happy, which is something wonderful, at least that is what some studies point to. But tell me, what are the best things available in Finland when summer comes and all the ice goes away? Helsinki seems to have excellent infrastructure, but what about smaller cities, what is life like in these regions? In general, what do Finns think about the winter war? Why are Finns so passionate about metal? I'm getting carried away with the questions, I'm sorry. I like the way Finns preserve their language, (very beautiful and original language, by the way), I would like the same to happen with the Portuguese language, but anyway, that's another topic. A totally unusual thing is that although I've already had opportunities to get into a sauna, I've never done that. Translating: A Finnish sauna may still be my first sauna. Just kidding. Here are some Finnish artists I like: Anssi Kela, BEHM, Juha Tapio, Laura Voutilainen, Ressu Redford, Arttu Wiskari, Von Hertzen Brothers, Ari Koivunen.
If you are British (🇬🇧), know that: I know that there are cultural differences between each of the countries belonging to the United Kingdom, and I think that is great, I like that there are differences, I like to see the contrast. Calm your hearts, Scots, I know you are not English, even though you are British! hahaha. Edinburgh is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in the world in my view, its architecture is inspiring, I would say even more than London, but to be fair, I need to visit both and prove this theory with my own eyes. I'm passionate about castles, so Wales is almost a paradise for a person like me. The Welsh course at Duolingo has a lot of lessons, much more than I anticipated, which is always great, right? These initiatives are always positive, I hope that Welsh will not become a dead language in the coming decades. I know that Rugby is very popular in Wales, but I don't even know how that sport works, unfortunately. I'm not so knowledgeable about Northern Ireland, nothing that goes far beyond the Irish conflict. Belfast seems to me to be a more introverted city when compared to Dublin. But anyway, if you are from Northern Ireland, please share your experiences with me, teach me about your nation's history, I'm ready to listen to you! Many people say that London is, alongside New York, the capital of the world, and perhaps it's true. For people working in the entertainment industry, London looks wonderful, the right place to build your name. On a possible visit to England, I would like to visit the smaller cities, the precious places that foreigners don't usually value so much. Going against the grain of what I just said, I like the English royal family and would it be wonderful to be able to witness some public event, maybe the next great wedding? I'm being optimistic, I guess. Do we all agree that Oasis is better than The Beatles, huh? Okay, I don't want to cause controversy. By the way, there's only one English club I don't like: Manchester City. Finally, I have a question, if I visit Notting Hill, what are the chances of me meeting a super famous actress? Okay, I think the film industry is eluding me again.
If you are Irish (🇮🇪), know that: I almost did an exchange in Ireland, I was in love with this country, so I know a few things. I loved watching videos where people were celebrating St. Patrick's Day, to this day it seems like a very fun event. I don't like beer, I don't drink alcohol, but I'd try Guinness for once! Gaelic football is something so... I have no words to describe it, but it's an attractive sport, I sympathize with the Dublin GAA team, perhaps by the colors, I love blue. (I still hate you, Manchester City). The truth is that Dublin seems to me to be a very fun city, and that in addition, offers good academic and professional opportunities. I don't know much about life in Corck or Galway, but I know that these are good cities for students looking for something quieter. Brazilians living in Dublin seem to love bicycles, the convenience must be amazing. It's a shame I can't ride a bike. I mean, I know how to ride a bike, but not totally. Irish people seem to be open and fun people, they love parties as much as Brazilians do, besides being good musicians and also smart in business, and I'm not making fun of it, it's that Brazilians really love Ireland and that's not by chance, the Brazilian community in Dublin is really huge. So how about we're friends?
If you are American (🇺🇸) or Canadian (🇨🇦), know that: I admire the Founding Fathers of the United States and the values that America represents to the Western world. Looking at history, Massachusetts is for me one of the most interesting states in the country. But honestly, I don't have a favorite "state" or "city." I am as interested in knowing about Miami as I am in Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville, New Orleans or Hartford. American culture is already immensely widespread around the world, so I don't even know what I could say here to "get away from the obvious." I watch many American films, I read many American authors, I listen to a lot of American music, I follow American festivals, I have a notion of how American universities work, etc... I imagine that most people living outside the United States also follow the American daily life, at least in Western countries, so I don't know what I should say. Just know that I like the entrepreneurial vision that Americans have (or used to have). I love sports and I'm starting to follow the American leagues, I'm still not a fan of any specific team. As for Canada, Toronto seems like a good place to start a music career. The first time I watched the Winter Olympics was in 2010, Olympics that took place in Vancouver, this event was etched in my memory. My "favorite" Canadian city is Ottawa, perhaps because of the mix of cultures and languages, perhaps because it reminds me of the Hallmark Channel shows. Canada is one of the most sought after destinations for Brazilians seeking to immigrate, whether to work or to study. In general, they are very pleased with this decision. They also make sweet comments about the Canadian people. I used to follow a Brazilian polyglot who lived in Canada, he records videos on the streets talking in several languages with numerous foreigners he met at random, but today he's living in France. Anyway, it would be really cool to talk to Canadians, from Quebec or not. Finally, I was happy when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA.
If you are Australian (🇦🇺) or Kiwi (🇳🇿), know that: They are two very attractive countries in many ways. New Zealand has breathtaking landscapes, it's no accident that several big-budget films are shot there. It's a small country but offers many options for those who wanna have fun and have a memorable vacation. I can't help but mention the Haka, it's an interesting dance, I was surprised the first time I saw it, but I suppose in person it's an unprecedented experience. Australians, like kiwis, are also reputed to be good hosts. They say Australians walk barefoot through the streets of the city, and I confess it's funny to imagine this scene. I don't have a "favorite city" in Australia, but I'd love the experience of crossing that country in a motorhome. Wanted and Dance Academy are two Australian TV shows that I enjoyed quite a lot to watch. The truth is that I see similarities between Brazil and Australia, historically and culturally speaking. Australia has beaches that make me wanna learn to surf right now. When I think of Australia, I imagine a good day, a cloudless sky, cheerful people smiling. For these and other reasons not mentioned, I have a lot of affection for Australia. When I think of New Zealand, I imagine a group of friends who love venturing into nature, whether practicing hiking, climbing, or parachuting. Maybe I'm just dreaming too much. In any case, Oceania doesn't seem to me the best place for those who don't wanna live intensely.
Si sos español (🇪🇸), debés saber que: tengo un gran interés en la geopolítica de España. Me llama la atención todo el tema separatista en el que se insertan algunas regiones. Si sos de Galicia, Cataluña o el País Vasco y apoyas la independencia, sería un placer hablar con vos. Me gustaría escuchar todo lo que tengas que decir al respecto de eso. Si está en contra de la independencia, está bien, sos igualmente bienvenido. No tengo ningún bando en este conflicto. Solo quiero escuchar de vos y ampliar mi conocimiento de lo que está sucediendo. Política aparte, las ciudades españolas parecen destinos increíbles y me gustaría visitar cada una de ellas, Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Granada, Bilbao, Pamplona, Almería, Sevilla, etc. Sería bueno si pudiera practicar mi español contigo. ¿O quizás aprender un poco de catalán o gallego? ¡Es una opción! Algunos artistas españoles que me gusta escuchar: Duncan Dhu, Héroes del Silencio, Radio Futura, Mecano, Sidecars, Abraham Mateo, Los Rodriguez, Pereza, Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal, etc.
Si vos sos de Hispanoamérica (🇦🇷), (🇨🇱), (🇺🇾), (🇲🇽), (🇨🇴),... etc, debés saber que: Estoy muy interesado en conocer gente de esa región. Me encantaría empezar nuevas amistades con argentinos, chilenos, uruguayos, paraguayos, mexicanos, colombianos, panameños, etc. Dicho esto, está claro que quiero visitar varias ciudades hispanas en el futuro. Sería genial practicar mi español contigo y, como beneficio adicional, aprender sobre la historia y la cultura de tu país desde tu punto de vista. Buenos Aires y Montevideo son mis ciudades favoritas, en parte por la arquitectura. Por otro lado, Santiago también es extraordinario. ¡Recordando que Soda Stereo es mi banda de rock favorita! De todos modos, me encantaría conocer mexicanos, ya hablé con algunos y siempre fueron muy amables. Pero, todos son bienvenidos, peruanos, ecuatorianos, bolivianos, venezolanos, etc. Hay tantos países y no puedo nombrarlos a todos, pero eso es todo. Sean bienvenidos. Algunos artistas hispanos que me gusta escuchar: Gustavo Cerati, Serú Girán, El Cuarteto de Nos, No Te Va Gustar, Virus, Los Autenticos Decandentes, Lucybell, Los Tres, Los Prisioneros, La Vida Boheme, Hello Seahorse!, Charly García, Mon Laferte, Pedro Aznar, Miranda!, Juanes, Fito Paez, León Larregui, Sebastián Yatra, Natalia Lafourcade, Jorge Drexler, etc.
Se tu és português(a) (🇵🇹), saiba que: Os sotaques de Portugal são os meus favoritos. No começo eu confesso que achava bastante estranho, mas com o tempo eu fui me adaptando e hoje eu os amo. Eu não tenho nenhum rancor em relação à Portugal sobre o período da colonização no Brasil e etc, muito pelo contrário, eu vejo Portugal com muitos bons olhos. A minha cidade portuguesa favorita é Porto, muito devido à sua arquitetura, me parece ser um lugar especial. Talvez o fato de os Ornatos Violeta terem surgido ali, tenha um pouco de influência sobre a minha opinião. É engraçado pois sempre que escrevo para o público português, eu me pego a falar em voz alta o que estou a escrever, simulando o sotaque europeu, é impressionante. Enfim, loucuras à parte, o meu time português favorito é o Porto, embora eu simpatize bastante com o Sporting, a única certeza que temos é: Benfica há de perder, amém! hahaha. Brincadeiras à parte, eu gosto de vocês, tugas! Eu gosto do Podcast Maluco Beleza, eu prefiro o The Voice Portugal ao The Voice Brasil. Eu sou apaixonado pela Marisa Liz, se você a conhecer, por favor, nos apresente! Brincadeira... Mas a falar sério, não tenho nada contra caso tu sejas de Lisboa e benfiquista, ou de Coimbra, ou de São Miguel, etc. Saiba que a história do seu país é LINDA, Portugal é um lugar muito fixe! Tenhas orgulho disso! Estás a entender? Pois bem, então sejas bem-vindo(a)! Esses são alguns dos artistas portugueses que eu costumo ouvir: Ornatos Violeta, Linda Martini, Amor Electro, Pedro Abrunhosa, Toranja, Diogo Piçarra, António Zambujo, Carolina Deslandes, Agir, Ana Bacalhau, Foge Foge Bandido, Pluto, The Gift, Valas, Piruka, Bispo, Cálculo, Slow J, Átoa, ProfJam, D.A.M.A, etc.
If you are from one of the following countries: Serbia (🇷🇸), Armenia (🇦🇲), Moldova (🇲🇩), Ukraine (🇺🇦), Albania (🇦🇱), Greece (🇬🇷), Iceland (🇮🇸), South Africa (🇿🇦), know that: I didn't make a special paragraph because I don't have enough knowledge for it. However, I would love to talk to you, I would like to know the culture and history of your country, after all, these mentioned countries catch my attention and make me curious. But I don't just wanna know the history of your country, I wanna know your story as an individual, I'd like to build a fun friendship with you. Let's smile more instead of taking life so seriously. Our time is precious and it's running out, so let's put a smile on our face, okay?! If you accept, I would love to talk to you, share stories and so on.
If your country or region hasn't been mentioned (🌎) know that: It's all right, don't worry. It’s normal, as the list of existing countries is huge. But hey, we can talk and be friends, you can surprise me, I can surprise you, so don't let some flags stop us from building a healthy friendship. Welcome and let's get to know each other!
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Me, Myself & I.

Hello folks, welcome! (yes, Sherlock! I know, it's a very long ad)
I don't know exactly how to start this message, but let's try. I'm a normal guy, maybe with an above average curiosity. I live in a city called Belo Horizonte, it's the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. I love classic art and cities that preserve the traditional architecture of their people. Today there's a term for that, "Dark Academia". I sympathize a lot with this "movement", but I don't follow it to the letter. I'm too eclectic to fit a specific group.
I have already studied some French, Italian, German and Norwegian. Don't be surprised, it was just the basics. I have also studied the Hebrew, Russian and Korean alphabet. I didn't keep them for lack of practice, but they are easy alphabets, I want to return to studying these languages ​​(and many others) in the future. At the moment, the languages ​​I speak are Portuguese, English and Spanish. A secret: sometimes I think about the possibility of creating a conlang.
I still don't know which way to go academically and professionally, despite having many options in my mind. I have a hard time making decisions, depending on the subject. It's bad to feel paralyzed, but it's something that happens sometimes. And the worst part of it is that time doesn't stop, it's a little distressing.
I'm a communicative guy, I like to talk about a lot of subjects because I have several interests, from philosophy to cooking. From sports to video games. I consider myself both an introvert and an extrovert, and I know this can seem like something strange. It varies according to how comfortable I feel. When I’m in an environment where I don’t know anyone, I act very discreetly. But, next to friends, I’m a very charismatic person. If you send me a message, I’ll be talkative with you, after all, we will both be in the mutual interest of getting to know each other and consequently building a friendship, right? There’s no reason to hide in this situation. Besides, I’m also a great listener, I’d love to hear about your day, hear interesting stories that you have lived, hear your dilemmas and etc.
Believing that "tomorrow" will be a better day is not always an easy task, on the contrary. But honestly? I'm an optimistic person most of the time, I try to learn from difficult situations. Overcoming anxiety is a long journey, but I'm taking my steps in the right direction.
If there's one thing that I think is incredible, it's the possibility of meeting people over the internet. Thanks to sites like this, I can meet people that, if it weren't for the internet, I would never know them. Think, I live in Brazil, you live in another country (or in another state/city), what are the chances that we would meet if we had been born in the 19th century? Now, reflect a little: Many great people have lived in previous centuries and built incredible things. How would these people use the internet? Perhaps, if there was internet in the Renaissance period, an even greater number of artists would appear. Or maybe the big names like Da Vinci were even more inspired. I'm just saying that the fact that you are reading me right now, being so far away from me, that is impressive. We have the privilege that many ancestors would like to experience.
I wanna meet you in a genuine way. Share with me your culture and your hobbies, lend me your eyes, let me explore the world with them. We can have deep dialogues and also banal conversations. We can learn from each other on various topics. We can be good friends.
I'm obsessed with music, I spend my days listening to music from different genres (Classic Rock, Jazz, Blues, New Wave, POP, Soul Music, Hip-Hop, Metal, etc.). I wanna take singing lessons again, just like I wanna learn to play keyboard/piano and music production. If you like to share music and playlists, welcome to the club. Consequently, I'm also interested in dance, a duo that I've been enjoying watching on YouTube is: Kaycee Rice and Sean Lew, they are great. It's also worth mentioning that, in my opinion, the Classic Ballet is (soooo) beautiful, if you are a ballerina, congratulations, I'm already your fan! Like most people, I also enjoy watching movies and TV shows, although I haven't done that often lately. I'm eclectic and I like different genres (drama, fantasy, comedy, animation, documentary, horror, etc.)
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If you are Turkish (🇹🇷), know that: Turkey is a fascinating country, filled with beautiful cities, cities that in turn are filled with great stories! How many stories does ancient Constantinople keep? I already talked to some Turks, they were all very friendly with me. To be honest, they were some of the most understandable people I've ever spoken to. I definitely wanna visit this nation someday. And the city I would most like to visit is Izmir. A fun and totally random fact: I like the name Zeynep, it sounds incredibly good and beautiful. I've been watching two Turkish series, Hakan: Muhafız and Börü. There's a Turkish show that was broadcast in Brazil a few years ago, and my mother loved it, I watched episodes at random, but I confess that it was cool, in fact, it's a guilty pleasure, the name is: "Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?"... Anyway, I also like some Turkish artists, among them: maNga, Mor ve Ötesi, Duman, Yonca Lodi, Toygar Işıklı, Yuksek Sadakat.
If you are Japanese (🇯🇵), know that: I have a huge admiration for Japanese culture, and it's precisely for this reason that I would like to build friendships with Japanese citizens. I know that friendships are not built overnight, but, I'm in no hurry. In my view, Japan is almost a parallel world, due to the cultural contrast, but don't take it as a critic, it's precisely the difference that makes it special. I hope to travel to Japan someday, there are countless dishes that I would like to try, there are idioms that I would like to learn and several places that I would like to visit, maybe Kyoto will become my favorite city, maybe Osaka or even Tokyo, Time will tell. Some people may not know it, but the largest Japanese community outside Japan is in Brazil. In 2017 and 2018 Kawasaki Frontale won the J-League title, a fun fact is that this club has Grêmio (BRA) as inspiration, and Grêmio is my team here in Brazil. I'm passionate about traditional Japanese architecture, but this is even obvious. Another obvious thing is that kimonos are really cool, maybe I should start my collection. Another fun fact is that I loved spending my time watching Terrace House. In addition to all this, I like some Japanese anime, like: Kakegurui, Kuroshitsuji, Saint Seiya, Kimi no Na wa, Death Note, Devilman Chorão, Nanatsu no Taizai, etc. Finally, I like to listen some Japanese bands like: Urbangarde, Kinoko Teikoku, Polkadot Stingray, Mirei Touyama, Kavka Shishido, MACO.
If you are a South Korean (🇰🇷), know that: At the moment, South Korea is in the spotlight, there are many foreigners becoming more and more interested in Korean culture. There are a lot of bad things that have happened throughout South Korean history, but at the end of the day, Koreans learned to deal with it, and it certainly wasn't the easiest way. This overcoming is what most catches my attention, it’s admirable and should serve as an example. Well, I would like to build friendships with Koreans, it would be a great experience, what's more, I wanna visit South Korea someday, Seoul seems to be extremely vibrant, and Busan so vivid and attractive. Maybe there are even other cities that surprise me. If you wanna help me learn more about the culture of Korea, the common things in everyday life related to food, gestures, clothing, the behavior of people in general, I would be extremely grateful, as this would be special. Anyway, South Korea is like that cool teenager that everyone wants to hang out with during their break. I've been watching some South Korean series, like: Record of Youth (second best), Start-Up, My First First Love, My Holo Love, Live, The King: Eternal Monarch (the best), “Hello, My Twenties”. There are also others that I plan to start soon. Finally, I like some Korean artists that I believe are not part of the "mainstream K-POP", for example: So Soo Bin, Bolbbalgan4, CIKI, 20 years old, Sam Kim, Kim Na-young, Kwon Jin-ah... And to be fair, I also like G-Dragon and CL.
If you are a Russian (🇷🇺), know that: Russia is an elegant country with a lot of tradition. There are many things about Russian history that I would like to know better, especially about the monarchic period. I have the impression that Russian cities breathe culture, from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok, so I think they need to be enjoyed on a long-term, unhurried trip. By the way, I need to visit the Bolshoi theater at some point. The Cyrillic alphabet is intimidating at first, but then it becomes absurdly easy. The Russian language is beautiful and listening to it can be addictive, besides, the written form is also addictive, and I don’t need to mention the incredible authors who make up Russian literature, I think it’s obvious to all of us, but reading the great works in the original must be incredible. Despite stereotypes, I feel that Russians are warm in their relationships, which reminds me us, Latinos. A Russian show that I watched and found very well produced was Лучше, чем люди, I really liked this one. And of course, I can’t help mentioning Russian artists and bands that I like: Noize MC, t.A.T.u, Oxxxymiron, Земфира, Мы, InWhite, Vitas, Zemfira, Nochnye Snaipery, Okean Elzy, Zveri.
If you are Italian (🇮🇹), know that: Italy makes me speechless. Have you ever watched Eat Pray Love? I believe that a trip to Italy can change a person's life. Through this film I got to know the expression "dolce far niente", and it was already something I felt, I just didn't have a definition for me. And it was a satisfying moment. Another satisfying moment was when I watched La Vita È Bella, one of the best films I've seen, since then I recommend it to everyone. There are some Italian series on Netflix that I would like to watch soon: Baby and Suburra. Perhaps my favorite Italian city is Venice. But honestly, it is so difficult to choose just one. The Italian islands? They are breathtaking. I have a club in Italy, Juventus! And no, it's not thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo... It's more thanks to Nedved! Not that it means anything very relevant, but I eat pasta every day and I'm passionate about pizza. But let's be serious now... Rome was the birthplace of Western civilization, Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. As a mere admirer of tradition and classical art, I take my hat off to Italy. Italy is a strong candidate for the most beautiful country in the world. The truth is that I can't talk about Italy without talking about beauty, one seems to define the other. And when it comes to Italy, beauty is literally in everything, in the language, in the streets, in natural landscapes, even in the neighborhood countries. And the Italian songs? They are indescribable. Come on, Italian artists and bands I like: Gianluca Grignani, Fabrizio De André, Gianna Nannini, Måneskin, Lorenzo Fragola, Il Volo, Tiziano Ferro, Litfiba, Marlene Kuntz, Zero Assoluto, Velvet, Ministri, Linea 77, Laura Pausini, Andrea Bocelli, Gigliola Cinquetti, Ultimo, Ornella Vanoni, etc.
If you are French (🇫🇷), know that: You have the best accent, regardless of the language. And this is almost like a superpower, okay? So it's time to celebrate... Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit now, but the compliment is still valid. Few know how much France influenced Brazil, since the period when Brazil was only a Portuguese colony. Napoleon's expansion into Europe triggered many things, such as the arrival and permanence of the Royal Family in Brazil, but that is a subject for another time. I need to study French in the future, in addition to being a language close to Portuguese, it was in the past, the lingua franca among royalty. And we all want a little more glamor, right? It’s hard to say something about France that's no longer obvious, so just know that for me, it would be really cool to make French friends. Like millions of people around the world, I also wanna visit France someday, especially the following cities: Strasbourg, Montpellier, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon... Do you have any suggestions? Fun fact: My favorite football player is Frenchman Zinedine Zidane. I know, life is full of contradictions. Anyway, there are some French artists and bands that I really like: Carla Bruni, Coralie Clément, Kyo, Jérémy Kapone, BB Brunes, Noir Désir, EIFFEL, Matmatah, Damien Saez, Vanessa Paradis, Les Innocents, Mademoiselle K, etc.
If you are a native German speaker (🇩🇪),(🇨🇭),(🇱🇺),(🇱🇮) know that: Liechtenstein and Luxembourg are small countries even by European standards, but I believe that is part of the charm. I already met a girl from Luxembourg, it would be nice to meet more people from both countries. Liechtenstein's population is so small that it's almost a "VIP group", I'm laughing. But certainly, being part of a nation like this is something quite different from what I'm used to, I mean, my city has a larger population than Luxembourg. However, I imagine that smaller countries are also much easier to manage. By the way, if there is something that I really appreciate about Switzerland, it is its form of government and the autonomy that each of its cantons has. I believe it is the most efficient model and I would like Brazil to replicate it. Anyway, I want to visit Switzerland someday, and make the most of its ski resorts, my favorite Swiss city is Zermatt, is there a correlation? Maybe yes maybe no. I find it fascinating that Switzerland has four official languages, varying by region. Romansh is losing its space over time, from what I hear, but I really hope that the future is more positive, it would be a pity if the Romansh fell into total disuse. I love Audrey Hepburn, she passed away and was buried in Switzerland, I am not in the habit of visiting tombs, in fact, I never did that, but maybe this will become my first time. I love chocolates, Switzerland produces the best chocolates, so I love Switzerland. In turn, Austria seems to me to be such a romantic country. As a good music lover, Vienna becomes an unmissable destination. Beside Vienna, there are other equally wonderful places that seem to have been drawn by hand, such as Innsbruck, Hallstatt, and especially Bad Gastein. There is another fact that makes me sympathize with Austria, it is the motherland of Empress Leopoldina, married to the Brazilian Emperor D. Pedro I. She was born in Vienna and was undoubtedly one of the most important women in the history of my country. Anyway, the history of Germany is also very interesting and I think it does not need new presentations. Many German immigrants came to Brazil and founded very beautiful cities here that still maintain Germanic traditions. At first, Berlin is not a city that attracts my attention, unlike Munich, Nuremberg, Freiburg and even Frankfurt. German literature is composed by very interesting authors, my favorite is Goethe, will I ever be able to read one of his books in the original? Speaking of the language, there are countless German dialects, I heard that some may have a greater difference between themselves than Portuguese language and the Spanish language, honestly, this is so cool. Moving on, here are some German artists that I like: Juli, Spider Murphy Gang, Revolverheld, Silbermond, Wir Sind Helden, Lotte, Namika, K.I.Z, Bengio, Clueso, Mark Forster, Scorpions, Rammstein, CRO, Xavier Naidoo.
If you are Israeli (🇮🇱) or Jewish (✡️) (regardless of nationality), know that: You are welcome here! I love the Jewish people and the Jewish culture as a whole. To be honest, I not only appreciate the Jewish faith, but I follow it, I am a noahide. That said, regardless of the group you belong to (liberal, conservative, hasid, dati leumi, Sephardic, etc.) we can talk about Judaism, that would be lovely. If you are not a Jew, but an Israeli, you are also welcome here! There are several Israeli cities that I want to visit, such as Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Eilat, Haifa, Netanya, Acre, among others. Your country is my favorite, it's where I would be right now, if I could. I wonder how magical it feels to be in Israel during the Purim party, or during Yom Kippur, it seems surreal. Israel's history is also sensational, and speaks for itself, if we consider only the modern state of Israel, all the human, economic and technological progress that this country has achieved in so few decades is extraordinary. I would love to have Jewish and / or Israeli friends and talk about all these issues because it makes me happy. If you believe that we can be friends, that would be wonderful! I need to dedicate myself to studying the Hebrew language, at least the alphabet is much easier compared to Arabic. Israeli TV shows that I like: Bnei Aruba and Shtisel. There are movies and documentaries about Israel that I also really like, for example: The Red Sea Diving Resort, The Angel, Operation Finale, Inside The Mossad, etc. There are two Israeli shows that I would like to watch in the future: When Heroes Fly and Fauda. Israeli bands and artists that I like: Hadag Nahash, Ravid Plotnik, Tuna, Asaf Avidan, Izabo, Rita, Hatikva 6, Tamar Eisenman, Nissim Black, Gad Elbaz, Raviv Kaner, Idan Rafael Haviv, Eden Ben Zaken, Matisyahu, Omer Adam, Jasmin Moallem, Alex Clare, Amir Ve Ben, Jane Bordeaux, Hanan Ben Ari, Marina Maximilian.
If you are Chinese (🇨🇳) or Taiwanese (🇹🇼), know that: If you are Chinese, know that: I follow channels of some Brazilian youtubers who live or have lived in China, the experiences they share are often hilarious, which makes me think that China is a very propitious place for fun and memorable tours. The Chinese seem to be quite hospitable and helpful, and also quite interested in interacting with foreigners, especially in smaller cities. As you might be guessing, I'd like to visit the Chinese regions where traditional architecture prevails, I think there's a specific name for that, "hutongs", right? I think it's in these places where the most fascinating things are hidden. However, I don't deny that I would also love to visit the major urban centers like Shanghai, Macau, Guangzhou, the modern part of Beijing, among others. I've been interested in martial arts since childhood and by my father's influence I have always liked films that revolved around martial arts. It may be a stereotype, but perhaps China is the ideal place to get to know Kung Fu in a profound way. It's also worth mentioning that I find the Chinese characters are very beautiful. If you're from Taiwan, maybe you support Taiwan's independence, maybe not, but regardless of your political views on this subject, I'd love to talk to you and listen to your thoughts, not just about these political issues, but about all aspects of everyday life in Taiwan, it seems like a very fun place that I would also like to visit. I tell you the same if you are from Hong Kong, it's undoubtedly a place much above average, sometimes I watch some virtual tours and it's impressive. It would be great if I could have information from people who are really inserted within that context, and not just opining on the other side of the world, from the comfort of their couches, if you know what I mean. Here are some Chinese artists I like: Li Ronghao, Da Zhuang, Joker Xue, Nick Chou, Lu Han, Gin Lee, Rocket Girls 101.
If you are Polish (🇵🇱), know that: I strongly believe in Poland's potential to become one of the most developed countries on the continent within the next few decades. I may be mistaken, but I feel that Warsaw is the heart of Eastern Europe, I have seen the city attract many Brazilians to work in the IT field. What's more, Poles are known to be hard workers, which is great. Over the years, I have had contact with several Poles, there’s no specific reason for this, but we have always maintained good relations. I feel that culturally speaking, the franchise The Witcher has brought quite notoriety to Poland. I would like this to continue with Cyberpunk 2077, but CD Projekt Red couldn't deliver everything it promised. Anyway, I wish the company success and that they can represent Poland well in the game industry in the future. Many people report on the internet their difficulties in the process of learning the Polish language, claim that it's a rather difficult language, and I believe in these comments, but I think that makes the journey more attractive, I mean, challenges are cool, nobody feels gratification for finishing a game at level easy. I liked the movie Jak zostac gwiazda, despite several negative reviews on the internet, I would watch it again. Some Polish artists I like: Dawid Podsiadło, Natalia Szroeder, Mrozu, Baranovski.
If you are Czech (🇨🇿), know that: Since childhood I have had a special affection for your country. Maybe it's the sound of the name? Maybe it's the beauty of your flag? Anyway, I liked to choose the Czech team in the video game. I admired players like Petr Cech and also Nedved. I did some Czech language lessons at Duolingo and it seems to be a fun language. Answer me: Why does "Dobrý večer!" sounds so beautiful? Sounds like the beginning of a poem. I will dedicate myself to learning Czech someday, because the history of the country is also attractive, from the Kingdom of Bohemia to the former Czechoslovakia, which in turn was dissolved without any armed conflict. I imagine Prague to be culturally vibrant, and at the same time compact, compared to other European capitals. I think it's a country that should be looked at more closely by tourists. It's also worth mentioning that one of the best film colleges in the world is located in Prague, FAMU. I confess that I would also love to visit Český Krumlov. "Once" is one of my favorite films, the leading actress is the Czech Markéta Irglová, I admire her musical work a lot. Also, here are some other Czech artists I like: Sto zvířat, Divokej Bill, Chinaski, Kryštof, UDG, Hana Zagorová, Lenka Filipová, ATMO music.
If you are Romanian (🇷🇴), know that: there’s a Brazilian song that in its release was a real phenomenon, a hit! The fun fact is that actually this song is a version of a Romanian pop song, I will not mention the name here, in case you are curious, I can show you both. It's hard for me to think about Bucharest and not remember the iconic Michael Jackson show, I wish I had witnessed that moment. We all know that Romanian is a Latin language, but the influence it has received from other languages in the region has made it unique, quite different from Portuguese, and that's very cool, let's be honest. I must to say that it is strange (in a good way) to open a website written entirely in Romanian and be able to make good deductions, rather than feeling myself totally lost. I wanna study Romanian someday and visit this country, I'm sure we share more things in common than just the origin of our language. But answer me a question: how do you feel being Dracula's countryman? Just kidding. Here are some Romanian artists I like: Lidia Buble, Liviu Teodorescu, Florian Rus, Smiley, Andrei Ropcea.
If you are Hungarian (🇭🇺), know that: my curiosity to know Hungary began a few years ago, when I was researching the lifestyle of digital nomads. In general, everyone made very good comments about Hungary, not only them but also tourists passing through the country, I think Hungarians learned the art of treating their visitors well. Incredible architecture, good food, hot springs, challenging language (the way we like it), affordable prices, hospitable people, I think my bags are ready. George Ezra's song is already playing with repeat enabled. The question is: Buda side or Pest side? Which one's the best? Kidding aside, here are some Hungarian artists I like: Follow The Flow, Punnany Massif, Halott Pénz, V-Tech, Emberek, EDDA Művek, Blahalouisiana.
If you are Slovenian (🇸🇮), know that: I don't know a lot about the history of your country, I need to confess that. But I'm interested in meeting you. I know it's a small country with beautiful cities, as much as I may seem repetitive saying that, it's reality. Slovenia is a country with so many green areas, that is an admirable fact. I also know that there are many caves in Slovenia, I have visited some in Brazil and enjoyed the experience, I imagine it's as cool as. I wanna know more about the history of the Slovenian people, what is behind the beauty of their streets? Well, here are some Slovenian artists I like: Joker Out, Gaja Prestor, Nipke, Zlatko, Emkej, Big Foot Mama, Mi2.
If you are a Norwegian (🇳🇴), know that: I enjoyed the experience of studying Norwegian, however briefly. I know that most Norwegians, especially young people, can communicate without problems in English, yet I believe that going back to norwegian study would be a nice thing. I can imagine myself lying on the couch, reading Sofies Verden in its original version. After all, every translation is a betrayal, right?! There are many things about Norway that catch my attention, among them is Svalbard, this island seems to me to be sensational, bears, dog sleds, northern lights, months in the sunlight, months in the moonlight, Santa Claus, entertainment industry on the rise. What I can say is that at the moment Norway is my favorite Scandinavian country. In the past that answer would be different. Some Norwegian artists I like: A-ha, dePresno, Amanda Tenfjord, Kings of Convenience, End of Proof, Thomas Dybdahl, Jonas Alaska, Jarle Skavhellen, Sigrid, Anna of the North.
If you are Finnish (🇫🇮), know that: there are Brazilians who are completely enchanted by Finland, and after living with some of them, I can say that it's something contagious. It seems that there's a kind of magical atmosphere hovering over this country, as if Finland were some sort of "Disney", I can't explain, it's difficult to put into words hahaha. Today Finland is a very stable nation and its people are known to be happy, which is something wonderful, at least that is what some studies point to. But tell me, what are the best things available in Finland when summer comes and all the ice goes away? Helsinki seems to have excellent infrastructure, but what about smaller cities, what is life like in these regions? In general, what do Finns think about the winter war? Why are Finns so passionate about metal? I'm getting carried away with the questions, I'm sorry. I like the way Finns preserve their language, (very beautiful and original language, by the way), I would like the same to happen with the Portuguese language, but anyway, that's another topic. A totally unusual thing is that although I've already had opportunities to get into a sauna, I've never done that. Translating: A Finnish sauna may still be my first sauna. Just kidding. Here are some Finnish artists I like: Anssi Kela, BEHM, Juha Tapio, Laura Voutilainen, Ressu Redford, Arttu Wiskari, Von Hertzen Brothers, Ari Koivunen.
If you are British (🇬🇧), know that: I know that there are cultural differences between each of the countries belonging to the United Kingdom, and I think that is great, I like that there are differences, I like to see the contrast. Calm your hearts, Scots, I know you are not English, even though you are British! hahaha. Edinburgh is certainly one of the most beautiful cities in the world in my view, its architecture is inspiring, I would say even more than London, but to be fair, I need to visit both and prove this theory with my own eyes. I'm passionate about castles, so Wales is almost a paradise for a person like me. The Welsh course at Duolingo has a lot of lessons, much more than I anticipated, which is always great, right? These initiatives are always positive, I hope that Welsh will not become a dead language in the coming decades. I know that Rugby is very popular in Wales, but I don't even know how that sport works, unfortunately. I'm not so knowledgeable about Northern Ireland, nothing that goes far beyond the Irish conflict. Belfast seems to me to be a more introverted city when compared to Dublin. But anyway, if you are from Northern Ireland, please share your experiences with me, teach me about your nation's history, I'm ready to listen to you! Many people say that London is, alongside New York, the capital of the world, and perhaps it's true. For people working in the entertainment industry, London looks wonderful, the right place to build your name. On a possible visit to England, I would like to visit the smaller cities, the precious places that foreigners don't usually value so much. Going against the grain of what I just said, I like the English royal family and would it be wonderful to be able to witness some public event, maybe the next great wedding? I'm being optimistic, I guess. Do we all agree that Oasis is better than The Beatles, huh? Okay, I don't want to cause controversy. By the way, there's only one English club I don't like: Manchester City. Finally, I have a question, if I visit Notting Hill, what are the chances of me meeting a super famous actress? Okay, I think the film industry is eluding me again.
If you are Irish (🇮🇪), know that: I almost did an exchange in Ireland, I was in love with this country, so I know a few things. I loved watching videos where people were celebrating St. Patrick's Day, to this day it seems like a very fun event. I don't like beer, I don't drink alcohol, but I'd try Guinness for once! Gaelic football is something so... I have no words to describe it, but it's an attractive sport, I sympathize with the Dublin GAA team, perhaps by the colors, I love blue. (I still hate you, Manchester City). The truth is that Dublin seems to me to be a very fun city, and that in addition, offers good academic and professional opportunities. I don't know much about life in Corck or Galway, but I know that these are good cities for students looking for something quieter. Brazilians living in Dublin seem to love bicycles, the convenience must be amazing. It's a shame I can't ride a bike. I mean, I know how to ride a bike, but not totally. Irish people seem to be open and fun people, they love parties as much as Brazilians do, besides being good musicians and also smart in business, and I'm not making fun of it, it's that Brazilians really love Ireland and that's not by chance, the Brazilian community in Dublin is really huge. So how about we're friends?
If you are American (🇺🇸) or Canadian (🇨🇦), know that: I admire the Founding Fathers of the United States and the values that America represents to the Western world. Looking at history, Massachusetts is for me one of the most interesting states in the country. But honestly, I don't have a favorite "state" or "city." I am as interested in knowing about Miami as I am in Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville, New Orleans or Hartford. American culture is already immensely widespread around the world, so I don't even know what I could say here to "get away from the obvious." I watch many American films, I read many American authors, I listen to a lot of American music, I follow American festivals, I have a notion of how American universities work, etc... I imagine that most people living outside the United States also follow the American daily life, at least in Western countries, so I don't know what I should say. Just know that I like the entrepreneurial vision that Americans have (or used to have). I love sports and I'm starting to follow the American leagues, I'm still not a fan of any specific team. As for Canada, Toronto seems like a good place to start a music career. The first time I watched the Winter Olympics was in 2010, Olympics that took place in Vancouver, this event was etched in my memory. My "favorite" Canadian city is Ottawa, perhaps because of the mix of cultures and languages, perhaps because it reminds me of the Hallmark Channel shows. Canada is one of the most sought after destinations for Brazilians seeking to immigrate, whether to work or to study. In general, they are very pleased with this decision. They also make sweet comments about the Canadian people. I used to follow a Brazilian polyglot who lived in Canada, he records videos on the streets talking in several languages with numerous foreigners he met at random, but today he's living in France. Anyway, it would be really cool to talk to Canadians, from Quebec or not. Finally, I was happy when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA.
If you are Australian (🇦🇺) or Kiwi (🇳🇿), know that: They are two very attractive countries in many ways. New Zealand has breathtaking landscapes, it's no accident that several big-budget films are shot there. It's a small country but offers many options for those who wanna have fun and have a memorable vacation. I can't help but mention the Haka, it's an interesting dance, I was surprised the first time I saw it, but I suppose in person it's an unprecedented experience. Australians, like kiwis, are also reputed to be good hosts. They say Australians walk barefoot through the streets of the city, and I confess it's funny to imagine this scene. I don't have a "favorite city" in Australia, but I'd love the experience of crossing that country in a motorhome. Wanted and Dance Academy are two Australian TV shows that I enjoyed quite a lot to watch. The truth is that I see similarities between Brazil and Australia, historically and culturally speaking. Australia has beaches that make me wanna learn to surf right now. When I think of Australia, I imagine a good day, a cloudless sky, cheerful people smiling. For these and other reasons not mentioned, I have a lot of affection for Australia. When I think of New Zealand, I imagine a group of friends who love venturing into nature, whether practicing hiking, climbing, or parachuting. Maybe I'm just dreaming too much. In any case, Oceania doesn't seem to me the best place for those who don't wanna live intensely.
Si sos español (🇪🇸), debés saber que: tengo un gran interés en la geopolítica de España. Me llama la atención todo el tema separatista en el que se insertan algunas regiones. Si sos de Galicia, Cataluña o el País Vasco y apoyas la independencia, sería un placer hablar con vos. Me gustaría escuchar todo lo que tengas que decir al respecto de eso. Si está en contra de la independencia, está bien, sos igualmente bienvenido. No tengo ningún bando en este conflicto. Solo quiero escuchar de vos y ampliar mi conocimiento de lo que está sucediendo. Política aparte, las ciudades españolas parecen destinos increíbles y me gustaría visitar cada una de ellas, Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Granada, Bilbao, Pamplona, Almería, Sevilla, etc. Sería bueno si pudiera practicar mi español contigo. ¿O quizás aprender un poco de catalán o gallego? ¡Es una opción! Algunos artistas españoles que me gusta escuchar: Duncan Dhu, Héroes del Silencio, Radio Futura, Mecano, Sidecars, Abraham Mateo, Los Rodriguez, Pereza, Alejandro Sanz, David Bisbal, etc.
Si vos sos de Hispanoamérica (🇦🇷), (🇨🇱), (🇺🇾), (🇲🇽), (🇨🇴),... etc, debés saber que: Estoy muy interesado en conocer gente de esa región. Me encantaría empezar nuevas amistades con argentinos, chilenos, uruguayos, paraguayos, mexicanos, colombianos, panameños, etc. Dicho esto, está claro que quiero visitar varias ciudades hispanas en el futuro. Sería genial practicar mi español contigo y, como beneficio adicional, aprender sobre la historia y la cultura de tu país desde tu punto de vista. Buenos Aires y Montevideo son mis ciudades favoritas, en parte por la arquitectura. Por otro lado, Santiago también es extraordinario. ¡Recordando que Soda Stereo es mi banda de rock favorita! De todos modos, me encantaría conocer mexicanos, ya hablé con algunos y siempre fueron muy amables. Pero, todos son bienvenidos, peruanos, ecuatorianos, bolivianos, venezolanos, etc. Hay tantos países y no puedo nombrarlos a todos, pero eso es todo. Sean bienvenidos. Algunos artistas hispanos que me gusta escuchar: Gustavo Cerati, Serú Girán, El Cuarteto de Nos, No Te Va Gustar, Virus, Los Autenticos Decandentes, Lucybell, Los Tres, Los Prisioneros, La Vida Boheme, Hello Seahorse!, Charly García, Mon Laferte, Pedro Aznar, Miranda!, Juanes, Fito Paez, León Larregui, Sebastián Yatra, Natalia Lafourcade, Jorge Drexler, etc.
Se tu és português(a) (🇵🇹), saiba que: Os sotaques de Portugal são os meus favoritos. No começo eu confesso que achava bastante estranho, mas com o tempo eu fui me adaptando e hoje eu os amo. Eu não tenho nenhum rancor em relação à Portugal sobre o período da colonização no Brasil e etc, muito pelo contrário, eu vejo Portugal com muitos bons olhos. A minha cidade portuguesa favorita é Porto, muito devido à sua arquitetura, me parece ser um lugar especial. Talvez o fato de os Ornatos Violeta terem surgido ali, tenha um pouco de influência sobre a minha opinião. É engraçado pois sempre que escrevo para o público português, eu me pego a falar em voz alta o que estou a escrever, simulando o sotaque europeu, é impressionante. Enfim, loucuras à parte, o meu time português favorito é o Porto, embora eu simpatize bastante com o Sporting, a única certeza que temos é: Benfica há de perder, amém! hahaha. Brincadeiras à parte, eu gosto de vocês, tugas! Eu gosto do Podcast Maluco Beleza, eu prefiro o The Voice Portugal ao The Voice Brasil. Eu sou apaixonado pela Marisa Liz, se você a conhecer, por favor, nos apresente! Brincadeira... Mas a falar sério, não tenho nada contra caso tu sejas de Lisboa e benfiquista, ou de Coimbra, ou de São Miguel, etc. Saiba que a história do seu país é LINDA, Portugal é um lugar muito fixe! Tenhas orgulho disso! Estás a entender? Pois bem, então sejas bem-vindo(a)! Esses são alguns dos artistas portugueses que eu costumo ouvir: Ornatos Violeta, Linda Martini, Amor Electro, Pedro Abrunhosa, Toranja, Diogo Piçarra, António Zambujo, Carolina Deslandes, Agir, Ana Bacalhau, Foge Foge Bandido, Pluto, The Gift, Valas, Piruka, Bispo, Cálculo, Slow J, Átoa, ProfJam, D.A.M.A, etc.
If you are from one of the following countries: Serbia (🇷🇸), Armenia (🇦🇲), Moldova (🇲🇩), Ukraine (🇺🇦), Albania (🇦🇱), Greece (🇬🇷), Iceland (🇮🇸), South Africa (🇿🇦), know that: I didn't make a special paragraph because I don't have enough knowledge for it. However, I would love to talk to you, I would like to know the culture and history of your country, after all, these mentioned countries catch my attention and make me curious. But I don't just wanna know the history of your country, I wanna know your story as an individual, I'd like to build a fun friendship with you. Let's smile more instead of taking life so seriously. Our time is precious and it's running out, so let's put a smile on our face, okay?! If you accept, I would love to talk to you, share stories and so on.
If your country or region hasn't been mentioned (🌎) know that: It's all right, don't worry. It’s normal, as the list of existing countries is huge. But hey, we can talk and be friends, you can surprise me, I can surprise you, so don't let some flags stop us from building a healthy friendship. Welcome and let's get to know each other!
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