Vanessa Mathias

Vanessa Mathias

Current Mission: "1st Panamerican Meeting - RIO SUMMIT Let's spend the last week of the year in RIO! "

Personal Designations

Definitely couch available Vouched for48

Community Designations

CS Team Member City Ambassador (Sao Paulo)
Contribution
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Lat: -23.53333, Lon: -46.61667
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General Information

Vanessa Mathias is a CS City Ambassador for Sao Paulo, Brazil!
Vanessa Mathias has been vouched for
VERIFIED MEMBER Identity Checked, Location Verified (3) more info
Couch availableDefinitely!
CouchSurf requests replied to97%
member sinceMay 3rd, 2007
profile views20848
age30
birthday25 June
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genderFemale
membernameVANEBR
occupationProject Manager for a Market Research company
educationYes
grew up inSão Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Languages

  • Portuguese (Brazil)Expert
  • EnglishExpert
  • SpanishIntermediate

Groups I Belong To

Sao Paulo 6705:48998Rio de Janeiro 9718:58398
Santiago 2161:14181Brasil National Meeting Organisation 53:266
Active in 79 more groups.
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Couch Information



Couch picture

Couch Available: Definitely!
Preferred Gender: Any
 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Max Surfers Per Night: 1

Shared Sleeping Surface: Depends
Shared Room: Yes

Air bed in the living room

Interested in my couch? Great! Please read it throughly to see what you're getting yourself into.

Let's see what I have to offer....

I live in a really, really small flat apartment with 1 bedroom by myself in a pretty nice are, about 15 minutes from Paulista avenue.

If you're interested in knowing other CS'ers, you came to the right place,I know most of them and I'm pretty active in the SP group.

I love showing my guests around, taking them to parties and cooking for them (especially during weekends).


Let's see what You have to offer....

I get about several couch requests daily, as much as I love hosting, I have to choose a few to stay with me. So I'm nice enough to give you the tips to highly increase your chance of getting a Yes!!!


- Say my name. Vanessa, it's not that hard. You can call me Van, VanVan, I even let you give me a cute nickname like "pink lipstick" if you would like.
"Hi there, Hola, hello" do not count.

- Tell me what you're doing, what you want to do here, this helps me to give you the best experience that you can have from the city.

- Tell me why you would like to stay with me, and why you think I should host you. Read my profile, my references, check if I am really what you're looking for. I want to make sure it's not "oh, well, because you showed as one of the first names".

- Ask for shorter periods of times - Usually, if you're staying in one city for more than 3/4 days, better find 2 or more hosts.


I DO NOT HOST:

- People without complete profiles. - I know, it's a lot of work, but so is hosting.

- People with NO previous references and NO verification - I'm a girl living alone, just a matter of security.

- More than 1 person. It's a matter of space, 3 people here we kill each other.



General house rules:

I'm pretty laid back, you can get whatever you want from the fridge, I'm happy to cook for you, and share. I expect the same level of generosity, that you clean after yourself, blah blah blah. Well, basic courtesy.



PS: Also, if you're coming from a cool country and you want me to love you for the rest of my life, you can bring me some sort of typical spices you have, I can certainly refund you :-)

Friends (204)

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Lalai LunaLalai Luna
36, Female
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Brazil
Friends since July 2000
"I met her in a night club in Sao Paulo"
Friendship Type: Best Friend
Met in person   Hosted20   Surfed3   Traveled10  
Don Diego Don Diego
28, Male
Florence, Toscana
Italy
Friends since September 2007
"We've met during a city tour"
Friendship Type: Friend
Met in person  
Pananzinho MeetingPananzinho Meeting
28, Several people
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Friends since July 2009
"my mamma"
Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
Met in person  
Viviane MathiasViviane Mathias
27, Female
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Brazil
Friends since April 1982
"she is my sister"
Friendship Type: Best Friend
Met in person  
Bebeto Le Garfs Azevedo Bebeto Le Garfs Azevedo
26, Male
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Brazil
Friends since September 2006
"I met her at his friends house. She met me at a CS BBQ!"
Friendship Type: Good Friend
I vouched for Vanessa Mathias
Met in person   Hosted2   Surfed1   Traveled6  
Pedro Henrique A Seabra de MelloPedro Henrique A Seabra de Mello
28, Male
Salvador, Bahia
Brazil
Friends since June 2008
"I hosted and then was her guest"
Friendship Type: Close Friend
I vouched for Vanessa Mathias
Met in person   Hosted2   Surfed5  
Newton Branda Newton Branda
101, Male
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Brazil
Friends since April 2003
"She is great!"
Friendship Type: Close Friend
Met in person   Hosted1  
Antonio NovaesAntonio Novaes
27, Male
Madrid, Madrid
Spain
Friends since July 2005
"by other friends"
Friendship Type: Friend
Met in person  
Kaushal KarkhanisKaushal Karkhanis
29, Male
Chapora, Goa
India
Friends since August 2008
"CS parties, surfed her couch in Sampa"
Friendship Type: Friend
I vouched for Vanessa Mathias
Met in person   Surfed4  
Alex T. Sano Alex T. Sano
69, Male
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Brazil
Friends since July 2007
"Various Meetings"
Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
Met in person  
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Personal Description

It all began on a winter night in June of 1979, in São Paulo, where I stayed for the next 28 years.

A marketing company pays my salary, would it pay a little more I'd certainly be more hosted than host people in that cubicle I call home.

Trying is my favorite hobby. The good thing is that there are enough things out there to try.

I like events, a bit too much. I like to organize stuff: parties, girl's pedicure afternoon, movie nights. I like to read but usually too hyperactive to sit still. I like reading in the bathroom though.

I like music, I love music. I like dancing, but please dont ask me if I know "how to samba"... eca...

I'm absolutely and completely dependent on my friends, from the old ones to that one I met 2 minutes ago, and those relationships is what I most protect in life.

How I Participate in CS

Besides hosting a bunch of people, I organize several events in town (sometimes outside as well),and participate in a few volunteer teams for CS

CouchSurfing Experience

Hosting, basically!

Hosted nore than 50 people

Surfed about 8 couches

Interests

Music, Friends, Performance arts, Cinema, Watching weirdos, Watching the regular ones, Party planning... and travelling (of course).

Philosophy

To experiment.

Music, Movies, Books

Some music (kind of unfair to the others but...)

Air /Arcade Fire /Artic Monkeys /Audio Bullys /Beck /Björk /Black Rebel Motorcycle Club /Bloc Party /Chemical Brothers /David Bowie /Death from Above /Depeche Mode /Franz Ferdinand /Front 242 /Iggy Pop & The Stooges /Interpol/ Jesus &; Mary Chain/ Kaiser Chiefs/ Kraftwerk/ Ladytron /Massive Attack/ Moby/ New Order/ New York Dolls /Nine Inch Nails /Pixies /PJ Harvey /Placebo /Portishead/ Primal Scream/ Radiohead/ Royksopp/ Sex Pistols /She Wants Revenge/ Sonic Youth/Soulwax/ Stereolab/ Suede /The Dandy Warhols/ The Raveonettes

Movies: So many... Lost in translation, Requiem for a Dream, Trainspotting, Fight Club, 24 hours party people, Hable con ella, American Beauty, Closer.

Types of People I enjoy

People who arrive somewhere new determined to find something to love about it, rather than something to bitch about.

CS is not about free accomodation. I want to get to know you, I want to give you the best time I can in town. I hope you are open enough to see what you like about it.

One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done

I can tell you a lot of them. In person ;-)

Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org Project

Usually when I talk about the idea of Couchsurfing to someone new I have 2 different types of responses. People that answer “but don’t you know those people at all? And is it safe?” and those that answer right away “hey, that’s such a great idea!”. I was one of the second ones, and those are the ones I invite here too.






References

 
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Eduardo Canastra 
From Eduardo Canastra
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Feb 25
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is very intelligent and polite. Very active in CS and loves parties. I recommend host or be hosted by her.

Vyne Sheshadri 
From Vyne Sheshadri
 Mumbai, India
 Feb 11
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa knows the secret of making a 24 hr day last for 30 hrs! A super live-wire person full of positive energy.She managed the impossible when I was in SP, she managed to squeeze out time from her incredibly busy schedule of work and organising the first Pan-American meet in Rio. She even lent me her local SIM card during my month long stay in Rio.

Vanessa is the first CS I ever met and she made it memorable. She's the perfect Ambassador for SP!

Pity I couldn't catch up with her in Rio. Cant wait to see you again Vanessa. May the force be with you [ and I don't mean Skol or Brahma:)]

Ilya Astro
From Ilya Astro
 Bothell, United States
 Jan 28
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa M, is a hell of a lady. Aside from her generosity and cooking ability she has something to say about the world. Be prepared for sophisticated conversation if you are so inclined. Her flat is located near major bus lines and is 20 mins from downtown. Although she is a busy worker bee, she will find time to go out at night and rock the house.

Paulina Gómez
From Paulina Gómez
 Buenos Aires, Argentina
 Jan 23
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I met Vanessa a year ago in Buenos Aires (I really thought I had you in my list of friends!!!) when we had the chance to meet, then when she started organizing the Pan-American Meeting we talked online a lot, and then I met her again, here in Rio.

I'm amazed with this girl. She's a strong woman that decides what she wants and goes for it. Besides her fantastic organizational skills (the Pan-American happened because of her!), she also knows when to stop and have fun. And she does it with the same commitment! ;)

We share a lot of good times here in Rio - she has been one of the wonderful persons I had the change to meet because of this great gathering! Thank you for all your efforts, and hopefully I’ll meet you many times more!

Ronald Ruiz 
From Ronald Ruiz
 La Paz, Bolivia
 Jan 7
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa es una de las embajadoras mas sobresalientes que tiene el CouchSurfing, y uno de los miembros mas activos que he tenido el placer de conocer. Ella fue la creadora y promotora de ese gran evento, Panamericano en Rio, y desde mi punto vista, fue perfecto.(ha pesar que ella nunca este de acuerdo). Deseo agradecerte profundamente en nombre mio, y el de muchas otras personas que participamos, y que no hubiéramos conocido sin tu esfuerzo. Ya la comprometí para la organización del Meeting en Bolivia, espero verte pronto Vanne

Thaís Britto
From Thaís Britto
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Jan 7
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

In the first impression, you're gonna think that Vanessa is just a party animal. But she's also a lovely and sweet girl. Seriously. The passion she puts into whatever she does is really inspiring. It was a pleasure to organize, even for short time, some things for the Pan-American Meeting with her. Now I know I have one more friend in São Paulo. And that she's my twin DJ! :)

Dani Ledo Reis
From Dani Ledo Reis
 Belem, Brazil
 Jan 5
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Her professionalism organizing the Rio SUMMIT impressed me!
FOr sure we will need a help when we organize the Belém Summit :P
Nos vemos Vanessa!!!
Keep Surfing :)

Brian McDonald
From Brian McDonald
 East Hampton, United States
 Jan 4
Met in person Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Well better late then never I guess. Vanessa was able to host me last min May 09 and was so kind to pick me up from the hostel I was staying at. She knows the city so she can fill you with what ever you need to know. She has a great flat and was able to help me with my travel plans. And she also got me into this show called House, and I am now addicted to it. Thanks again for everything and all the best. cheers Brian

Chandeep
From Chandeep
 London, United Kingdom
 Dec 17, 2009
Met in person Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

We met in Rio de Janeiro, then I surfed with her in Sao Paulo. She's knowledgable, fun to be around and theres never a dull moment. Thanks for everything & see you in Rio for the Pan American meeting.

Paula Valente 
From Paula Valente
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Dec 13, 2009
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is one of the most authentic people I met. And passionate. I met her during the organization of the Pan American Meeting and I liked her from the 1st moment. She was the brain behind the event. And she was really commited to it, by bringing people's efforts together whenever minds got scattered and giving guidelines to all of us.

She is very clever, objective and clear, 3 characteristics that make her a great leader and a remarkably interesting company. And besides all that, she still has an acid and ironic sense of humour.

In short, I hope we still meet many and many times - in Rio, SP or wherever!!!!

Leena Vaswani
From Leena Vaswani
 Mumbai, India
 Dec 3, 2009
Met in person Surfed 3 days  
Positive

Vanessa was of great help. At a very short notice she responded postively to my couchsurfing request.
By inviting me to her colleague's party and chatting up with her, I got a view of professional Brazilian life (we both belong to the same profession though I work in India).
Good luck Vanessa .. do plan your INdia trip!

Beatriz Fdz-Esparza
From Beatriz Fdz-Esparza
 Madrid, Spain
 Nov 4, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

She was the organizer of the party. She was very kind, brought me with her, introduce me to everybody. I had a great time!!!

Eduardo  almeida passeri 
From Eduardo almeida passeri
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Nov 2, 2009
Met in person Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

simpatica, animada, prestativa

J.Paulo Sateles
From J.Paulo Sateles
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Sep 24, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Sensacional!!!

Pessoa linda,super simpática,receptiva,carismática...

É realmente fantástica!!!

Wilson Baltazar
From Wilson Baltazar
 Curitiba, Brazil
 Sep 20, 2009
Met in person Surfed 2 days  
Positive

This was my first experience staying at somebody´s home. I went to São Paulo in order to attend Senator Marina Silva affiliation at Green Party. We have worked together in different meetings and summitts to the world´s environment and its biodiversity.

Honestly talking, i really did not know how to behave myself or react. I was completely lost and shy. She was a nice host. She cooked me food, we enjoyed a couple bottles of good wine. The first night, I took her out for drinkings and food. We listened music and talk a lot about different matters. I try to take good care of her. Even when she cut her finger, i tried help her.

All I can say, is that the“personal belongings’ she mentioned were in the living room, stuff like records, books and post cards . I didn´t invade her privacy. This was not fair from her.

My “mental stability”. She is the one with DDA and I´m the crazy one.

Despite all this, she is a lovely woman, very proactive and professional.

YES, I would marry her !!

Ju Durigan 
From Ju Durigan
 Cuiaba, Brazil
 Sep 7, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Ela é pura diversão! Sempre disposta... está sempre preparada pra festa! Tem ótimas histórias, fico rindo aqui só de lembrar o jeito que ela as conta...
Vanessa é uma companhia muito boa de se ter por perto. Ela tem seu jeito único de demonstrar as coisas, isso é bem positivo. Ela não se omite, se não gosta faz questão de dizer, isso me chamou atenção. Pessoas verdadeiras não são fáceis de se encontrar por aí.
Foi um prazer conhecê-la. Espero que eu possa revê-la!

Ricardo Valentim
From Ricardo Valentim
 La Antilla, Spain
 Sep 1, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

Vanessa came to surf with my brother, what a nice and fun girl she is!

Bruna Calheiros
From Bruna Calheiros
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Aug 30, 2009
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I met Vanessa from Lalai, she is her best friend. Vanessa is a cute person, always smilling and saying something funny. She's the type of person that after 3 minutes and two drinks, you are dancing, talking a lot and have much fun. :)

Lucio Dorazio
From Lucio Dorazio
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Aug 26, 2009
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa, she is such a nice person that i got to know when i moved to sao paulo. She is great and very fun to be with.

FRIX 
From FRIX
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Aug 21, 2009
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I met Vanessa for a couple of times in the CS meetings. She gave me a ride at my first CS meeting and surprisingly, she lives next to me! She is very friendly and approachable. Try to meet her and you'll see!

Katu Arkonada 
From Katu Arkonada
 Cochabamba, Bolivia
 Aug 19, 2009
Met in person Close Friend, Surfed 30 days Traveled 30 days 
Positive

The hardest reference I’ve had to write. When Vanessa and me finally met it was like we had been friends for life,after hundreds of hours chatting before.

We love each other although sometimes we've hated each other as well,we both together developed the CS Panamerican meeting,and got over some stressing situations together as well. She's the best boss I've ever had,although she thinks I've become domesticated and takes the main role in our relationship!

But she's much more than that,Vanessa is an incredible woman,intelligent, sensitive,ironic and sarcastic,with an enjoyable personality. The Panamerican meeting couldn't have been possible without all her effort.

She's really one of the most committed to the CS person I've ever met,great ambassador for Sao Paulo and even better host,who really cares about the people near her.

Actually we have something in common,and it’s complicated ;-) so we'll meet again soon in Sao Paulo and Venezuela to get this common project moving on.

WYWH

MORALEIDA 
From MORALEIDA
 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
 Aug 10, 2009
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 3 days Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Vanessa and I met in the making of Brazil's National Meeting 2008. Since then we have laughed, cried, screamed, worked, crashed a car, drank wine on a fine hotel and secretly planned each other's murder as well as typical cs-like experiences like hosting and surfing with one another. Off from a awkward start, it was pretty much what it sounds like: a summer movie plot featuring this cool chick that just lights the party anywhere she goes. I also couldn't honestly think of someone who is more into giving to and caring about CS than she is. She just rocks.

OH DONNA 
From OH DONNA
 Chico, United States
 Jul 12, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is just a bundle of enthusiasm and energy. We had a really great time together at Vienna calling. I really hope to host her one day in Chico and if I am lucky will get to meet up with her when I return to Brazil. This lovely girl is a star!

CHAVALES 
From CHAVALES
 Barcelona, Spain
 Jul 10, 2009
Met in person Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Our brazilian daughter! What a great experience to meet and host her. We took her around and had to take her home, very 'happy' :DDD You rock Vanessa! Carpe Diem!

Casey Fenton 
From Casey Fenton
 San Francisco, United States
 Jul 2, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I was delighted to meet Vanessa at the Vienna Calling event and she came so far to be at this meeting, incredible! Plus, she was nice enough to offer to help volunteer her time for CS. Thanks Vanessa!

Miriam  McKenna
From Miriam McKenna
 Copenhagen, Denmark
 Jun 29, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 6 days  
Positive

Vanessa is a super fun, sweet person, who is the perfect houseguest and party companion!

She is also the braziliian McGyver of caipirinhas! her orange caipirinha is to die for!

desaparecida
From desaparecida
 Vienna, Austria
 Jun 26, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is a whirlwind of positive engery, laughter and jokes and during our four days of Vienna Calling she was always in the center of the party. I am very happy that we finally met in person afer many online encounters and enjoyed our time together as well as our discussions a lot. I hope we can make up for your spontaneous Caipirinha workshop that I missed soon :o)

Neimar Alves Guerra 
From Neimar Alves Guerra
 Lisbon, Portugal
 Jun 23, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 4 days  
Positive

I hosted Vanessa for some days here in Lisbon and it was an amazing experience. She is a very nice, friendly, spontaneous and lovely Brazilian girl.
You can almost see the good vibes spreading from her.
We had dinner and listen to some fado, we went to "Bairro Alto" for some drinks and walked around Lisbon downtown.
It was definitely a very good experience and if you have the opportunity to meet Vanessa do not miss it, she is really an amazing person.
She is always welcome to surf my couch again anytime she wants and I hope to meet her again soon.

Bruna S. Gonçalves
From Bruna S. Gonçalves
 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
 Jun 23, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Famous Vanessa! I met her in one weekend in São Paulo - maybe I could speak a lot about her, she's so kind, amiable, showed me some new places in her city (SP) and gave me a ride until Bus Station... I have to say: Thanks about everything! You're really good-natured São Paulo Ambassador.

Daniel Almeida 
From Daniel Almeida
 Portimao, Portugal
 Jun 22, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

she arrived at home with cesar (algarve ambassador). we had great time hanging out among sangrias, sagres and tinto de verano and enjoyed the first days of summer09 (not summer69) here in portugal. ;)

Martin Van Den Hof
From Martin Van Den Hof
 Amsterdam, Netherlands
 Jun 19, 2009
Met in person Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

I really enjoyed my time with you; was fun to cook, go out with you (even though I definitely gotta show you the real A'dam - it's not experienced properly on the average monday evening), exploring town, chatting & just having you around really...
I would suggest people not to host her as you'll miss her the moment she leaves your couch.

Jonathan Lewis 
From Jonathan Lewis
 San Francisco, United States
 Jun 18, 2009
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 4 days 
Positive

I had to! They travel as a set and if I didn't get them back, the magic spell would be broken! You are the coolest, girl! I would love to have you surf our place in San Francisco! Anytime.

Fabian Dreher 
From Fabian Dreher
 Bern, Switzerland
 Jun 18, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

We missed in São Paulo, but finally met at the Vienna calling. She's really nice to talk to, very interested and has a lot of stories to share. Hope to meet again when I'll be in Brasil again!

Cesar 
From Cesar
 Lisbon, Portugal
 Jun 16, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 4 days 
Positive

Vanessa is Vanessa! An amazing person that is just able to get everyone in a great mood! She is funny, smart and just fantastic!

Andrea Cavina 
From Andrea Cavina
 Vienna, Austria
 Jun 16, 2009
Met in person Friend, Hosted 4 days  
Positive

Vanessa, Vanessa...
What to say... a long announced hosting where we got brilliantly creative in the preparations... ;)
A surprise arrival, with the trappings and the following of a true Ambassador...
And then laughter, alcohol, chasing each other for free time, random connections and great great moments...
And so it is, you're gone again!
See you soon in Brazil :)

Benjamin Agostini
From Benjamin Agostini
 Verdun, France
 Jun 15, 2009
Met in person Close Friend, Hosted 1 days Traveled 4 days 
Positive

Ohhhh Vanesa° :)))))))))

Vi alvenis hejme nur por kunveturi al Viena sofumreta ambasadorrenkontiĝo... Sed mi frue malkovris ke vi okupiĝas nun grandan spacon en mia koro ;)

Tute certe vi estas ĉarmega havante inspiritecon... Kiel rezisti al via rideto kaj feliĉo, kolektante fragojn survoje aŭ simple sunĝojante ĉiutempe kaj, samtempe, profund- kaj oferempripensante...

Mi tiel plezuris kunbabili, simple kunestante dum tiu ĉi kelkaj tagoj ke vi nun mankegas al mi... Sao Paŭlo estas tiel malproxime ke mi jam scias, mi ne revidados vin baldaŭe... De tiu lasta brakumado, mia koro malplenas!

Bonvolu... mia karega brazila papilieto, bonzorgu vin :*

Sabrina Burtscher
From Sabrina Burtscher
 Vienna, Austria
 Jun 14, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

We met at "Vienna Calling" 2009 on Saturday. Vanessa is a really funny, outgoing girl and I totally enjoyed the evening!

Jose del Toro 
From Jose del Toro
 Barcelona, Spain
 Jun 12, 2009
Met in person Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

The mistress of CS politics roaming around Europe! Fun and energetic girl! Doubt she can get back all that she gave to the CS community, though.

FUSION
From FUSION
 Barcelona, Spain
 Jun 7, 2009
Met in person Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

our dear Vanessa. Caipirinha specialist and party animal, never stops having fun, full of energy and very curious to discover different cultures - next time we'll invite our japanese friend to be your roomate :-))Good luck guapa and see you soon!

António Macedo
From António Macedo
 Lisbon, Portugal
 May 31, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

We met in somekind of random situation at night and partied through lisbon together till 6am. Funny thing i remember a lot about her just for that one night, which means... she's a real interesting person. Worth knowing, and fun to be with!

GERSON GIL
From GERSON GIL
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 May 19, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

very nice girl!!!

Brent Yocom 
From Brent Yocom
 Philadelphia, United States
 May 13, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I met Vanessa through my friend Alberto and Daniel at LimeTime, then we met again at a couchsurf meet-up in Sao Paulo.

Luis Betancourt M 
From Luis Betancourt M
 Bogota, Colombia
 Apr 28, 2009
Met in person Friend, Surfed 7 days  
Positive

Vane is a very ice and fun girl! Always ready for partying and have fun! I spent a week at her place and she introduced me to great people and made my stay unforgettable!
Thank you dear!!!!!!!!!
Un abrazo ;)

Gabriela Godoi
From Gabriela Godoi
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Apr 10, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

I've met Vanessa in meetings between our cities and major CS events. Now, we are closer working to make the best new years ever for the CS community, and I'm always amazed by her entusiasm and efford to make things happen. And the best of it is that she does all that without loosing the fun of it!

FERNANDO BISCHOF
From FERNANDO BISCHOF
 Buenos Aires, Argentina
 Mar 25, 2009
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

She is very dedicated to CS community, through her energetic work organizing one of the largest, diverse and interesting meetings I have attended at at CS-meeting :)
Keep up the good work!

FIDGI 
From FIDGI
 London, United Kingdom
 Mar 6, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Vanessa is clearly a key part of the CS scene in Sao Paulo and I really enjoyed the CS party she took me to during my stay. Also loved her delicious home-made ravioli! Thanks again for the couch in such a cool city...

Isael Goncalves 
From Isael Goncalves
 Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
 Mar 4, 2009
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Very funny girl in all the parties!!!

DJ AJAM
From DJ AJAM
 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
 Feb 20, 2009
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

V is definately one of the strongest characters in the cs group, she has a huge smile, likes to dj like me (go girl) and always trys and helps those in need. We shared some great times together behind the decks at the party even though i blew them up (opps) beso

Andreja Potocnik
From Andreja Potocnik
 Ljubljana, Slovenia
 Feb 9, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

although CS system had some problems that day I could finally find her flat late in the evening. My first feeling about Sao Paolo was pretty dangerous, but she made me feel at home and really excepted me as she knew me already. so glad that she is like that.

This girl is truly worth the name ambassador, she is very CS active and even if I came during the week she had a strength to take me out and showed me a great time you can have in Sao Paolo:)

Cornel Stuecheli 
From Cornel Stuecheli
 Zurich, Switzerland
 Feb 9, 2009
Met in person Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Vanessa is a genuine couchsurfer in its best form! She is welcoming and nice, very intersting and full of energy. A great host who knows how to make the best of our time on earth. After first crashing at her place, she took me and my brother to a churrasco party in another city, introducing us to the local CS world and many wonderful people. The same day/night we went on to party until dawn at SP's cool Vegas club. A quite memorable weekend.

marllon Marllon_jacob
From marllon Marllon_jacob
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Feb 8, 2009
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  

Vanessa acabei de entrar no couch e gostaria de conhecer vc como tbm SP será q tem como?.

Agnaldo Bernegozzi 
From Agnaldo Bernegozzi
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Jan 27, 2009
Met in person Friend, Hosted 2 days Traveled 5 days 
Positive

I love this girl! She is an excellent producer of events, DJ, cook, etc... But I can say that the CS parties would not be the same without she!!!!

MITIE
From MITIE
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Jan 27, 2009
Met in person Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Vanessa loves to organize meetings and she is very good at it! She is also an excellent tex-mex cook1 Thank you, Van! I had a great time in Socorro!

Michal Knitl 
From Michal Knitl
 Bratislava, Slovakia
 Jan 27, 2009
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa has a great CS sprit, loves to organize meetings and gatherings, to cook and party :).

Kaushal Karkhanis
From Kaushal Karkhanis
 Chapora, India
 Jan 15, 2009
Met in person Friend, Surfed 4 days  
Positive

Met this lovely lady at an Indian restaurant in Sao Paulo - the food wasn't something to talk about, but what ensued was a wonderful friendship - made better with a common love for partying, good food and conversation.

Vanessa is a complete darling, an amazing cook (be very very nice to her and she might just make you something!) and hey - a DJ you quickly become a fan of. The only thing I haven't seen her do yet is go invisible. Cant wait for her to come visit me in India soon!

Ruben Pineda 
From Ruben Pineda
 Belize City, Belize
 Dec 28, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

It was a great plasure to met in Sao Paulo to Vanessa , one of the most active country CS- ambassadors from Brazil and the world .She has a big personality and is a very friendly person . Her huge work in CS-Brazil is reflected in her long list of references . I hope to see you again Vanessa in other Couchsurfing Meeting and I hope you have nice vacatioons in Argentina!

Jim on travel
From Jim on travel
 Lueneburg, Germany
 Dec 26, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Surfed 5 days  
Positive

Vanessa showed me parts Sao paulo`s Life how it really is - Life never stops - day never ends ... Sao Paulo+Vanessa have to offer U more then just a few surprises, i m looking back with a very good feeling :) therefor thanks again.. xD

Borny Villani 
From Borny Villani
 Osasco, Brazil
 Dec 18, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

She knows just about every CSer in São Paulo, very engaged in CS and her guests are always smiling :)

Alana Streeter
From Alana Streeter
 Sydney, Australia
 Nov 20, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 5 days 
Positive

Vanessa and i had a great time together couch surfing in Miami. We went shopping together and drove around. Vanessa is a very fun person and im glad i got to ride the metro mover with her HAHA!

Kimberley Anderson
From Kimberley Anderson
 London, United Kingdom
 Nov 6, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

With Vanessa I got to experience just a taste of what the Sao Paulo nightlife has to offer... my only regret is wishing I had of had more time to spend there! Vanessa is a welcoming and generous host, thanks for everything!

Rafael Rodrigues Procopio 
From Rafael Rodrigues Procopio
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Oct 15, 2008
Met in person Friend, Surfed 3 days  
Positive

Vanessa was my first host in CS. For the very first time, in her flat, me and my wife were surfing somebody's place. And I can say that it was unforgetable! Our time in her house was absolutely funny and full of things to do in town. As she is a very active member, our day was always full. Even when we left her place, we kept seeing each other everyday: to eat pizza or just to have some fun.

Vanessa, we didn't have time to say thank you, but here I do. So, THANK YOU!!! You were amazing (and funny)! hehe

Daniel Uchida Athanazio
From Daniel Uchida Athanazio
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Oct 15, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I had a serious trip to Sao Paulo planned (no CS experience at all), but I decided to contact her and everything changed. She found me a host, gave me a ride, shared dinner... Too bad time was short, but she can wait: I'll be back. Final opinion? Big thumbs up for her!

Salomon Eljach
From Salomon Eljach
 Miami, United States
 Oct 10, 2008
Met in person Hosted 5 days  
Positive

Vanessa is a great cook. I really enjoyed her food. Yumm! She made a dish from Brazil that has been, sincerely, the best of any of our guests...

Hiroki Watarai 
From Hiroki Watarai
 Miami Beach, United States
 Oct 2, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Very interesting person. Definitely made the night with her comments and stories. Hope to see her in Brazil.

Zack Lancaster 
From Zack Lancaster
 Miami Beach, United States
 Oct 1, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 7 days  
Positive

Vanessa is a great cook and guest. You can't get better than that.

Brandee In Florida 
From Brandee In Florida
 Coral Springs, United States
 Sep 26, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I had the pleasure of spending a very long, but very fun day with the lovely Vanessa when she was in Miami. We spent many hours at the mall, and let me tell you this girl can shop! At night I put together a CS dinner for her at a Mexican restaurant so she could meet some of the local members. After that we moved on to drinks on South Beach. Vanessa is so much fun to hang out with and such a sweetheart. She has a huge heart, and is very funny.

Vanessa was carrying a small package with her the entire day. At dinner she presented me with a beautiful statue of a Brazilian godess, such a lovely gift!! I hope to see you again Vanessa, either here or in Brazil! :-)

Christian Anguiano 
From Christian Anguiano
 Los Angeles, United States
 Sep 19, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 3 days  
Positive

I don't think I was ready for Vanessa! She's an alpha female who likes to work hard and party even harder. She runs on about 3 hours of sleep, and needless to say, I couldn't keep up. (I nicknamed her Vanessa "Sin Parar" Mathias, but I don't think she liked it.) Nevertheless, Vanessa was a great connection to the CS world in São Paulo, and through her I met so many wonderful people. She made my first surfing experience very memorable. Muito obrigado, loca!

Helge Haugland
From Helge Haugland
 Bergen, Norway
 Aug 21, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 6 days Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Vanessa is all over the place when it comes to CS. After meeting briefly at the national meeting in Belo Horizonte, she let me stay in her apartment even though she was out of town! I really appreciated that. We didn't have a lot of time to hang out together, but Vanessa is a friendly and talkative person. Thanks!

Fabiola Andrade
From Fabiola Andrade
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Aug 14, 2008
Met in person Friend, Traveled 5 days 
Positive

Vanessa is one of the most active (hm, I’m not gonna use the term hyperactive… oh-oh, just did, oops!) people I know. And I don’t mean that just 'cause she’s a CS active member and ambassador. She really has a huge amount of energy and is always up for anything fun! She’s a great host, a great cook, a great event organizer and… a great DJ! When do you sleep, girl? haha! It’s always great meeting you, Van… keep on rocking!

Gabriel Gaspar 
From Gabriel Gaspar
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Aug 12, 2008
Met in person Close Friend, Traveled 8 days 
Positive

What can I say about the lovely Vanessa? She is simply the best.
I am glad that I can consider her my friend. Awesome girl.

Felipe Pessoa
From Felipe Pessoa
 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
 Aug 5, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 2 days Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Ela é uma pessoa positiva e tranquila... acho que vai ser bom se sairmos novamente (imagino eu).

**English**
It is a positive person and quiet ... will be good if out again (I imagine).

Clair and Ivan Palmer
From Clair and Ivan Palmer
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Jul 16, 2008
Met in person  
Positive

We are new to CS, Van sent us a welcoming message and followed-up by taking us out and introducing us to Brazilian food, cachaça and some of her lovely friends....she made us feel really welcome, thank you Van!

Roman Ward
From Roman Ward
 Portland, United States
 Jul 16, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

This is a person who lives life........la vida de bella....person

Raquel Altoe 
From Raquel Altoe
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Jul 15, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I was checking the references I left others and I saw that Vanessa´s space was blank... big big biiiig mistake! I could have sworn I had written something...
Vanessa is a great person, a fun girl to be around and to party with!! She really takes seriously the moto : work hard, play harder!
She was one of the first people I met on CS (she probably doesn´t remember that!) and she does have a totally warped and wonderfully wicked sense of humor... :-P
I am sure she takes good care of her guests and shows them a good time in São Paulo!
Van, rock on!!!

ALMOSTALMOSTDR 
From ALMOSTALMOSTDR
 Porto, Portugal
 Jul 7, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

There are no words to describe Vanessa... such dictionary as yet to be written :) but i have to say that she is AMAZING and i'll always remember this girl.
We kept a tight race going on about who could go out more nights in a row... but eventually she conceided to me (and my clones lol). I can honestly say that i took her to the clouds (literally!)... and i have the sky-diving dvd to prove it :D
On top of everything else she is a great cook (half of the CookSomething Dinamic Duo)... and we still have to organize a portuguese CookSomething together ;)
Depois de eu ter estado a demolir SP agora é a tua vez de vires causar estragos aqui em Portugal... estou à tua espera para reabrirmos o concurso!

Pedro Henrique A Seabra de Mello
From Pedro Henrique A Seabra de Mello
 Salvador, Brazil
 Jul 1, 2008
Met in person Close Friend, Hosted 2 days Surfed 5 days  
Positive

As Vanessa's host, we had a great time hanging out in Salvador, when she had the chance to meet some udigrudi joints. Men wanted her. Men wanted her bad.

As Vanessa's guest, I loved her theme parties and also her awesome as-seen-on-TV inflatable mattress.

Van has a very particular way of displaying affection: by not displaying it. Like, at all. And I find it extremely charming, if you ask.

Everson Oliveira
From Everson Oliveira
 Osasco, Brazil
 Jun 21, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is my new friend.

Natália Ribeiro 
From Natália Ribeiro
 New York, United States
 Jun 13, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 2 days Traveled 4 days 
Positive

Me and Van met in the worst case scenario that two gals can meet (yeah: you feel in the blanks!) but you take two stubborn intelligent bitches (that know that such an encounter is rare) to make the best out of it. Days go by and she surprises more, up to the point that I fell is kind of pathetic that still I haven’t wrote something about her .
Van is very devoted to the CS project. She LOVES organizing gatherings, hosting etc. if you come to any of the “SP” events for sure you are going to meet her. Also It doesn’t take much to notice her wittiness and cleverness.
But there is this other Vanessa, the one who is not for everybody: the Vanessa Friend. She is the one who is able to take a plunge for you, the one get’s you jobs when you are broke, and the one who keeps given you advices, even thought she knows your are not going to listen : ) Don’t get me wrong Van is not at all “peaches and cream” she is tough to deal! Because all special people are!

Perla Elizabeth Medina Cazales
From Perla Elizabeth Medina Cazales
 Monterrey, Mexico
 Jun 6, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Good musical taste, kind, very committed to the CS spirit and fun party person!

Lawrence of Astoria 
From Lawrence of Astoria
 Astoria, United States
 Jun 6, 2008
Only met online CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Very helpful information and warm greeting to Sao Paulo - very sweet offer of showing me around or making suggestions.

Obrigado!

Daniel Wiesner
From Daniel Wiesner
 Zurich, Switzerland
 May 31, 2008
Met in person  
Positive

Even though I could just stay for 1 night at her place, my impression of her nightlife of Sao Pablo is that good that I will go back in July!

Nelson Chen 
From Nelson Chen
 Flushing, United States
 May 29, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 4 days 
Positive

Amazing, Awesome, Cool, Down to earth, great host. I am still a little afraid of Vanessa until this day, not only she parties like there is no tomorrow. She doesn't let small things to bother her way of living. I am highly recommend her for anyone who would like to have a party of their life time.

Danny Creer
From Danny Creer
 Prague, Czech Republic
 May 28, 2008
Met in person Friend, Surfed 3 days  
Positive

Van is the top lady! A wonderful hostess with a warped mind of a genius! It was a pleasure to surf with her and it was fun being roped into acting for the big national meeting, even if it has left me with multiple personality disorder. Thanks, Vanessa.

Aquiles Carattino 
From Aquiles Carattino
 Buenos Aires, Argentina
 May 26, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa was one of the organizers of the Brazil National Meeting. She did a great job, always having an eye on everything.

She is a person with a strong personality, perhaps one of the reasons why the meeting was actually so great.

Hope to find you again in a more relaxed time to talk a bit more.

Alexandre Andrade 
From Alexandre Andrade
 Mangaratiba, Brazil
 May 26, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 3 days Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Vanessa was a driving force behind the meeting in BH and putting it forward. You have to be the beast and the beauty to make it work among so many demands, an outspoken, outgoing and dedicated CS-aholic girl. Awesome! Thank you for hosting me in São Paulo City!

Felipe Boaventura
From Felipe Boaventura
 Belo Horizonte, Brazil
 May 26, 2008
Met in person Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

There is no way to say thanks for this Control Freak! She showep up voluntarily to help us with the National Meeting, even living out, and she worked reaaally hard; in the end it worth. I'm really happy to get knowing Vanessa better, and can say that she's a GREAT person, really strong woman and CS JUNKIE! You're always welcome here Va! :)

Zoran Paunovic 
From Zoran Paunovic
 Zagreb, Croatia
 May 20, 2008
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is a kind of person you either love her or hate here. There is nothing in the middle. Well, we belong to group of people who love Vanessa. And these are the reasons why: she keeps the things simple, she is very determent, she make quick decisions, very open minded, always in the move, do not sleep much (only when she drink a little, after the hard working day and decide to take two Croatians to sing Karaoke till dawn), and she is very very generous person. Vanessa, thank you for making our stay in Sao Paulo more interesting.

Martin Dobler
From Martin Dobler
 Cologne, Germany
 May 8, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa hosted me for a couple of days at the end of a long trip to brazil, it was a great help that she introduced me to her friends so I could always go out with them when she didn't have time. I really enjoyed the few days I could stay with her and I hope to see her again.

Thiago Pinheiro 
From Thiago Pinheiro
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Apr 24, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

It took me a while to write a reference for this girl, that because she is very unique and quite complex person. Afterall, i discovered she is really cool, very friendly and she DOES want the best for those around her.

Molote Masilo
From Molote Masilo
 Johannesburg, South Africa
 Apr 8, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Awesome girl I say, met over two nights and feel we had little or no time at all. Back in Sao Paulo in a week or two and will make up on lost time, aaaaiight!

Tatiana Sogabe de Carvalho 
From Tatiana Sogabe de Carvalho
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
 Apr 5, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 4 days Surfed 1 days Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Despite her ability to be a über CS addict and crazy party girl, Van is a sweet person with a good heart and the greatest will to make things happen. I've watched her moves since she began to be active in CS in SP and I admire her passion and courage to be ahead of so many damn good events, no matter what they say.

Zoe Trimbur
From Zoe Trimbur
 Berlin, Germany
 Apr 3, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

just met her once but seems to be a fun person with a nice dress:)
we went out to a pub one.
all the best for you!

Abeer Hoque
From Abeer Hoque
 Dhaka, Bangladesh
 Mar 29, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 4 days  
Positive

Hopefully this isn't going to be my only experience of the fabulous sexy fun sharp fast-talking uber-generous woman that Vanessa is.

I stayed with her in Sao Paulo and she took excellent care of me and introduced me to tons of other very cool hosts and fellow surfers.

You have a standing invitation to visit me anywhere, Van! We are going to figure out how to get you on the road, don't worry.

Kem Husain
From Kem Husain
 London, United Kingdom
 Mar 29, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa has a strong personality that stands her out from the crowd. She has great anecdotes, knows how to have fun and certainly is a great ambassador for CS. Thanks for taking me out in Sampa. It was fun.

Isaac ママ
From Isaac ママ
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Mar 24, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Sexy, strong, unique. I met her few times, but I already have tons of nice adjetives to her. And I am sure, to be her guest should be nice experience. Anyway, I promised to cook to you and I will. Don't worry about it.

Leonardo Morantes 
From Leonardo Morantes
 Mobile, United States
 Mar 6, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Vanessa is a great host. She is very trusting too which leads me to believe she's very trustworthy as well. She cooked some delicious dinner on Saturday at Alberto's place and then we went to party (I apologize for being sooo tired--after partying in Rio all night long and a 6 hour bus ride). Next day we went to another couchsurfer's house for an unforgettable CS gathering. Overall I had a great time.

Carol Bassitt
From Carol Bassitt
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Mar 6, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is a fun person and use to post the funnies comments in CS. As Paulo says she is the brazilian Seinfeld : )

Danilo Silva 
From Danilo Silva
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Mar 6, 2008
Met in person Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Original... unique... strong personality... and here we go... Weird, but Vanessa can not be described in words, you have to know her!
See ya! E viva o Glória (piadinha interna, hahahaha!)
=P

Becky Warkentin
From Becky Warkentin
 Calgary, Canada
 Mar 6, 2008
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

I hung out with Vanessa a few times and she is an awesome crazy girl. Super nice and fun to hang out with.

Robert Parham 
From Robert Parham
 Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
 Mar 5, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Due to a misunderstanding, i appeared on Vanessa's doorstep with my backpack, when she only expected to have coffee. But Vanessa is not the kind of girl to turn down a traveller in need :)
She hosted me, we went out alot, we cooked together (twice, and i'm still sorry for being bossy, dear), and generally had lots of good time.
Thanks for everything!

Cecilie Hestbæk
From Cecilie Hestbæk
 Copenhagen, Denmark
 Feb 20, 2008
Met in person  
Positive

Vanessa was so kind to let me stay at her place for only one night, because I had a flight from Sao Paulo the next day! So, sadly I only had a few hours with her - but in those few hours, she managed to cook the most delicious meal, invite her sweet friends over, and get me a little drunk in good red wine!
And she convinced me to return to Sao Paulo some day, with better time! So, see you again when I get the opportunity! Take care...

Dejan Jeremic
From Dejan Jeremic
 Kranj, Slovenia
 Feb 18, 2008
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Vanessa is a wonderfull and unique person.
I loved her company, she has a great sense of humor, open mind and colorfull immagination.
...and she is a beautifull girl too;-)

thelostraveller 
From thelostraveller
 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
 Feb 18, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Only met her for one night but she knows all the best clubs in Sao Paulo and we got direct entry into the club. It was like being a celebrity! Thanks for showing me "Gloria". Phil

Andrea Liffers
From Andrea Liffers
 Cape Town, South Africa
 Feb 16, 2008
Met in person  
Positive

Oi Vanessa, I wanted to do this for such a long time! Thanks for the lovely welcome in Sao Paulo and the tasteful Mexican food you prepared for the cs crowd incl. me!!Your are such a sweet and warmhearted person always ready to party the night through! Boa sorte na sua vida! Beijos!!

Newton Branda 
From Newton Branda
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Feb 5, 2008
Met in person Close Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Clever and keen, Vane is a delightfull company. We have been to a lot of clubs and parties together here in Sao Paulo and had lots of fun, especially after one of ours hilarious chill in at home... I believe once she crashed on my couch, but I'm not quite sure... ;)

I just adore her! :)

Jess Walker
From Jess Walker
 Lowestoft, United Kingdom
 Jan 8, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

I only spent one day and night in Sao Paulo but I had a really good time! Vanessa took me out to some cool bars and clubs where she knew loads of people, i hope we´ll go out again sometime! (maybe with a few less caipirinhas!)

Stan The Man
From Stan The Man
 Wroclaw, Poland
 Dec 24, 2007
Met in person  
Positive

Vansessa is wonderful hostess. shown me a little bit of area. really helpfull and I have to say full of energy! Very intellegent and open-minded...I hope to see her again in the future!!

Martin Coppola 
From Martin Coppola
 Beccar, Argentina
 Dec 19, 2007
Met in person Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Well, I surf her couch for only one night and she organise a hole meeting in a bar for that night! We where like 15 persons! Unfortunately I couldn´t know her better because of time, but trust me, you wont get bored with her!!! She´s full of energy!!!
I wish I can know you better next time Vanessa, thanks for all. I wish I can know you better next time Vanessa, thanks for all.

Paulo Del Picchia 
From Paulo Del Picchia
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Dec 17, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is a kind of female and Brazilian Jerry Seinfeld.... He has so many interesting thoughts about everything and also about NOTHING... I think she is able to have fun while her unique brain is processing some crazy thought.... She will always say something clever and funny. She's smart, intelligent and as all the other girls, she also has her fears, but she faces it with a good sense of humor and get the hearts around her. As I said about Alberto, Vanessa also gave many tips when I arrived at CS São Paulo group and now I can call her FRIEND.... It's always nice to be with her.... Beijo (Defina isso, defina aquilo..... Segue.....)

Airton Bertini 
From Airton Bertini
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Dec 17, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 10 days 
Negative

I could stop by here and write down a long list of bad experiences I had with her, because I known her since a long time. But it will be a complete waist of time. So I just have to say, She is a such SELF-IMPORTANT, UNPLEASANT, ANNOYING person and it get even worse when she show up drunk thing that is normal to see.

HUGHIE
From HUGHIE
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Dec 16, 2007
Met in person  
Positive

Vanessa hosted me for two nights recently , I enjoyed meeting her, she is a very trusting person, kind & hospitable & she patiently answered all my endless questions about Sao Paulo ! And she lives in a nice area of Sao Paulo too. Thanks Vanessa, Tchau Hugh.

Tiago Silva 
From Tiago Silva
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Dec 8, 2007
Met in person Friend, Surfed 2 days Traveled 4 days 
Positive

Vanessa is the typical Brazilian woman: charming, intense and sometimes crazy! lol I first met her at a CS Meeting and again and again and again… She is always up to parties, city tours and overnight experiences ;) She is funny, talkative and I'm sure she is a great host and girl to hang out with! I love her!!!

Rahul Kapoor 
From Rahul Kapoor
 Mumbai, India
 Nov 29, 2007
Met in person  
Positive

This girl deserves a special mention because she has been present at every meet I have been too and is genuinely keen on making CS Sao Paolo interesting & fun for all. I pissed her off at Clash snatching her lollipop but she never remembers the Nights...Boo!ç)

Alexis RADOUX
From Alexis RADOUX
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Nov 26, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is great, she is mine clubbing's friend ahahah... It s good to go out with her !
See you next crazy night.

Zeno Wijtten
From Zeno Wijtten
 Amsterdam, Netherlands
 Nov 26, 2007
Met in person Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

This girl is amazing! Met her at the Who's concert August 1969. Pinball Wizard was awesome! If only people still played like that. She's is all Brazil has to offer and more. Host her, and it'll be great, like her and you'll fall in love.

Bebeto Le Garfs Azevedo 
From Bebeto Le Garfs Azevedo
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Nov 24, 2007
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 2 days Surfed 1 days Traveled 6 days 
Positive

Today I finally feel like writing a reference about Vanessa. And there's no better time than now, since i can't sleep after clubbing the whole night!

I consider vanessa pacas! And after last night, i know that now we're friends for real! And now we have a pact, and we're gonna stick to it!

All i can saying is that she is a party animal and a fun companion to have around!

Te considero pacas, dear!

Virgilio Galvao 
From Virgilio Galvao
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Nov 23, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

After ages hanging out together, I´m ashamed to write about her only now. But it was worth it. Vanessa is wonderful, she is always ready to help and has great tips about the night life in SP. It´s very nice talk to her and hear her funny stories. Don´t miss the chance to meet her in SP. See you Shop Shura!!!

Aline Lopes
From Aline Lopes
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Nov 19, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

The most welcoming girl I've ever met, It feels like we've known each other for years! !In a short time she became a constant company for parties and nights out, not to mention the good talks we always have;-)! Being around her means :Good company and a Great time guaranteed..100% :)!!!

Cristina Oliveira
From Cristina Oliveira
 Santos, Brazil
 Nov 19, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Vanessa is a great girl, gentle,kind person,entertaining, and that it likes to tan the life, knowing people, places and participating in parties also.

Maria Fernanda Menezes
From Maria Fernanda Menezes
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Nov 13, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Updated: Vanessa is probably one of the coolest girls ever. She was a wonderful host at my first CS barbecue and since then, has been a great, great friend, always with a smile and a smart thing to say. :)

Paulinha Brasil
From Paulinha Brasil
 Atlanta, United States
 Nov 1, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

This girl has a shine in your eyes!!!
Vanessa is so amazing!
She´s aways in a high mood, trying to help people as much as she can.
Sweet, friendly and funny!
There is always a lot of energy...smile, dancing and crazy parties, when you stay with or close to Vanessa!

Érica Martinez
From Érica Martinez
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Oct 23, 2007
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

the hostess!

TOMISK
From TOMISK
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Oct 16, 2007
Met in person Friend, Surfed 7 days  
Positive

Vanessa generously hosted me for more than a couple of days. we've been cooking and watching movies as for the quiet days, and partying great after some CS meetings in some places where she was leading us, she also organized a barbecue. I have met lots of interesting people and places during this stay, thanks, that was all great!

Eduardo Delmondes
From Eduardo Delmondes
 Guarulhos, Brazil
 Sep 12, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

she is da rock..
very nice person, trustable, funloving and i assure u that u will have fun with her...cuz she knows how to party....how to have a good conversation.....etc..i hopefully want to see her again here in sampa..
get the chance to stay in her place..

Karina Galindo 
From Karina Galindo
 Recife, Brazil
 Sep 11, 2007
Met in person Close Friend,  

she is very funny girl and for sure I wanna meet her again and have fun together.

Jennifer Hamilton
From Jennifer Hamilton
 Lemoore, United States
 Sep 11, 2007
Met in person  
Positive

Vanessa is beautiful person who is very kind. I met her when we went to Adri's in Guarau. She has interesting points of view and I loved to talk to her! She is a great cook too... I even had her pasta dish cold the next morning! yum!

Adriana Mirage 
From Adriana Mirage
 Celebration, United States
 Sep 10, 2007
Met in person Friend, Hosted 5 days  
Positive

Vanessa is a party girl..ready for all..helping all the time..was a great guest!!!! I wanna be her guest someday heheheh

LIFESABEACH 
From LIFESABEACH
 Bath, United Kingdom
 Aug 27, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Hosted twice by Vanessa so I can now update and report on the very best things about being her guest: 1) she has awesome nightlife connections and knows the best places to go, the best ways of getting in for free ... if not out ;-) 2) SHE HAS A POOL ON TOP OF HER BUILDING!!! 3) She has the best shower of any CSer I know. All this aside, she is a fun person to be with, a generous host, and a really nice girl. I still can't report on her cooking, but then neither can she on mine :-) Thanks again x

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