Leonardo grew up in Lisbon, where he graduated in medicine. He also studied in Italy and Germany, where he took the opportunity to travel around Europe. After completing his degree, he worked as a doctor until he decided that wasn't the lifestyle he wanted. He devoted himself to one of his great passions, languages, and began working as an online translator, which allowed him to travel through Southeast Asia and South America. Today, he lives in Lisbon, where he is a local tour guide and also a LEVA-ME tour leader. His good humor and spirit of adventure are guaranteed on his travels.