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Overview
About Me
I lived in Montreal, Canada for the past 16 years, and now I’m starting a new chapter exploring Europe. My background is in art and creative expression: painting, performance, and teaching movement. I’m curious about how people live, create, and share their cultures, and I enjoy meeting people who see the world in their own unique way.
I’m independent, flexible, and respectful, but also open to connection. I like simple, genuine exchanges—sharing a meal, discovering a neighborhood, or exchanging stories.
Couchsurfing for me is not just accommodation, it’s a way to connect with people beyond tourism and to feel a city through those who live there.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
’m on Couchsurfing to meet people while I travel, not just to find a place to stay. I value cultural exchange, sharing daily life, and experiencing a city through the eyes of locals.
Interests
- music
- art
- vegetarian cooking
- museums and exhibitions
- painting and drawing
- house dance
- exploring cities
- walking around the city
- language and culture exchange
Music, Movies, and Books
I enjoy music that carries rhythm and energy, mainly house, afro tech, and amapiano. These styles connect movement and atmosphere, creating space for both focus and celebration. Music for me is about feeling the pulse of life and finding flow in everyday moments.
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat while in art school, I took my paintings to the streets of New York and started selling them directly. That experience opened many doors, I was invited to Miami Art Basel in 2019 and met incredible people, from fellow artists to well-known figures. It taught me that courage and authenticity can create opportunities I never imagined.
Teach, Learn, Share
Teach
I can share what I know about painting, creative expression, and dance (breaking and house). I also have experience with AI and automations and enjoy showing how technology can simplify life.
Learn
I’m curious to learn about local culture, food, and daily life in new places. I also enjoy learning new languages, new dance styles, and fresh perspectives.
Share
I can share good conversation, a respectful presence, vegetarian cooking, and my passion for art, dance, and creative technology.
What I Can Share with Hosts
I can share stories from my art and travel journey, a passion for dance and music, and my interest in AI and creative technology. I also have experience teaching children dance, creative movement, and theatre, which taught me patience and sense of fun. I’m happy to cook simple vegetarian meals, help with daily tasks, or exchange language practice (English, French). Above all, I bring openness, curiosity, and respect for the space I’m welcomed into.
Countries I’ve Visited
Croatia, France, Italy, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States
Countries I’ve Lived In
Canada, Ukraine