Hey!

I'm Emmalee and I am from a small city in Northern Ontario, Canada. For the last 4 years, I have been living in Canada's capital city, Ottawa. I also spent 1 full year in the south of Germany during my Bachelors degree.

Now, as of January I will be living in Paris, France for my next adventure. Unfortunately at this time I will not be able to host, but I would love to meet up with you! :)

Some other things about me: I love to learn languages and learn about your culture. I have visited over 20 countries so far, and I can't wait to learn about your traditions !
I love music, all types. I listen to anything and everything and almost always have some sort of music playing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I think connecting with locals and seeing how they live is much more worthwhile than staying in a fancy hotel and seeing only the tourist sights. I prefer to learn about cuisine, language, and of course culture.

My travel style is very laid-back and I generally like to walk around the city, learn about the history, and explore cafés, restaurants and bars. I think connecting with people on Couchsurfing is perfect for that.

Interests

• music festivals
• reading
• traveling
• music
• live music
• languages
• language exchange
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• travel
• travelling
• learning languages
• foreign languages
• reading and writing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Music has always been a huge part of my life. I started playing the piano when I was very young (though don't really play anymore), and started with guitar when I was about 15. I love to listen to all kinds of music (including international).

Movies: Love foreign films, some of my favourite movies are Les Choristes, Das Leben der Anderen and the Sound of Music.

Books: I love love love to read, I have so many books it's kind of ridiculous. Though since being in university I haven't had as much time to "read for fun" as I'd like.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 16 I did an exchange in France and that's when my curiosity about the world began !

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you english, and help with german or french (about B2). I would love to learn as many languages as I can (even just simple phrases). I can also teach you how to make typical Canadian food dishes!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help you with your english, cook you a meal, and offer you a great conversation. I love to learn and I am so excited to learn about you and your culture.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Germany