Douglas Lima Peres, born and raised in São Paulo - Brazil. Karate-Do Black Belt, English Teacher and Chef. He is faced with an existential crisis at the age of 40 and decides to give his life a new direction. Together with his partner and his little dog Bento, they ventured on a bicycle trip through South America. After just over a year of traveling, 2,000 kilometers covered and more than 50 cities in 3 countries, they are unable to continue their journey due to a global pandemic. Living in a small town in the Northeast of Argentina, he decides to write his story and share his experiences and adventures with the world. In addition to writing, the author is also dedicated to realistic drawing, watercolor and pastel paintings. He also loves studying chess daily.