Hi! My name is Simone. I’m currently traveling Europe with no return ticket home! (Yet). I grew up in Santa Cruz, California and now live in Vancouver, Canada. I’m a freelance illustrator and designer, working on small artistic projects as I backpack. I love skiing, beach volleyball, going dancing and making new friends. One of my favorite parts of traveling is learning interesting hidden histories of places and connecting with the locals. Happy to be here in Couchsurfing!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing to save some money while I travel and also connect with locals/other travelers! Let me hear your life stories :)

Interests

• dancing
• running
• skiing
• volleyball
• history
• learning new things
• conversation
• listening to music
• spanish language

Music, Movies, and Books

I love a variety of different music genres, I really love discovering up-and-coming musicians and supporting their work. Some artists I like include Ethel Cain, A.G. Cook, Brockhampton, The Cranberries, etc etc. my favorite movie is Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

What I Can Share with Hosts

What I can share with you: great conversation! I love chatting. And I can share some of my freelance illustration and design knowledge. I also would be happy to provide help around the house like cleaning, pet-watching, childcare, etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Guatemala, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, United States