Polish expat living near Chicago, but traipsing around the world every chance I get to - easygoing and appreciative of all life has brought to me so far... :)

Im very low-maintenance, except when it comes to food... living in Chicago has spoiled me rotten with access to the best and most diverse cuisines, so the bar is pretty high! Then again... street food in Asia is amazing!! ;)

Dance (latin dances) has been a big part of my life for almost a decade now, and it's a great way to connect with people, and I always try to find places while I travel to grab some dances and dance hugs...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Im new to Couchsurfing, although it has been on my mind for a long time to try it out, I've always ended up traveling with friends or family... but as I opened up to solo travel, I thing it's way more fun and easy way to meet and actually have meaningful interactions with people via couchsurfing, so I'd love to be able to do that :)

I'm trying to experience as much of the world as possible - on a budget - while meeting and connecting with people who live in places I visit. What better way to discover local gems and not-to-be-missed quirks than from a local. I love to learn about their cultures and lives, and share a meal or two while we are at it.

I am open to hosting people also, although my proximity to the city/Chicago attractions is not the best, as there is no public transportation - Im happy to meet up with people, show them around, and if they are cool with making it to the suburbs, provide a pretty comfy couch and company :)

Interests

• bachata
• cooking
• skiing
• learning languages
• kizomba
• salsa
• zouk

Music, Movies, and Books

Too many to list, and the genres are all over the spectrum... but some of favorites I come back to are here... :)
Books - Shadow of the Wind, The God of Small Things, A Gentleman in Moscow, Lord of the Rings
Music - Gotan Project, Massive Attack, Portishead, Alt-J, Zaz, XX
Movies - Shawshank Redemption, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Harold and the Search for Happiness, Cold War

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook a meal for you or take you dancing with me :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Aruba, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Lithuania, Mexico, Slovakia, Spain, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland, United States