Hey there! This is Ilaria (or Ila if my name sounds too difficult to grasp) :)

I was born and raised in Milan, Italy but decided to relocate to Amsterdam 4.5 years ago to pursue one of my biggest dreams: living and working abroad. You can read my full story on www.bit.ly/TCoLA

I am easy-going, friendly and clean. I love singing, traveling and meeting new people!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To inspire and get inspired.

Interests

Music, singing, writing, blogs and social media

• culture
• writing
• singing
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• communications
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Alternative R&B, Electro-R&B
Movies: Million Dollar Baby, The Pianist
Books: The Alchemist, Eat Pray Love

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I sang as a backup singer in front of half a million viewers at the Swiss finals for the Eurovision Song Contest in December 2010.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Italian, Singing
Share: Lots of smiles, typical Italian products, advice for expats willing to relocate to another country (and especially to the Netherlands)
Learn: New languages, culture habits and traditions

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook for you a typical Italian dish and/or return the favour if you're traveling to Milan and/or Amsterdam!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Netherlands