Rafael's passion for history and travel is so significant that he decided to pursue a career path that would allow him to follow these passions. In 2007, Rafael traveled to the United State for a leadership training program, an immersive experience that created a vibrant cultural exchange with other students from 23 different countries. He went on to university to formally study tourism and later trained as a flight attendant. Upon returning to Rio de Janeiro, Rafael delved deeper into discovering the history of the Brazil focusing especially on its 19th century identity.