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Hello! My name is Simona.
I have an absolute love of the wildlife and the rawness of each country. I believe life is to be enjoyed and explored. I’ve always had a passion for travel and this has been enhanced by backpacking in many countries of Asia mainly those last 10 years.
I was born in Tokyo, raised within a double culture with a Japanese father and an Italian mother.
I was educated at the French School from the age of 3.
Grew up in Tokyo until the age of 12, then lived in Paris for 10 years until University graduation.
At 23 years old, I came back to Tokyo and worked here for 9 years.
It is time for me to go look for more new experiences, far from the city and the offices. I worked 8 years for FIAT in Marketing. However I wanted more to travel and discover the world, so I decided to quit my job to follow my dreams in December 2015.
I speak Japanese, Italian, French, English and Spanish.
I am pleased to share my knowledge and looking forward to find new experiences, learning new fields and meeting new cultures. I will have plenty of free time and could stay for a long period of time.
My journeys are driven by curiosity, challenge. I’m also patient, nurturing, independent and I have been eager to learn.
I have planned to embrace the nomad lifestyle since January 2016, and do some Workaway on the side.
I have been to:
- Southeast Asia (5 months 2016)
- Canada (5 months 2016)
- South America (2016 ~ 2019)
- Mexico & USA (8 months 2019)
- Nepal (6 months 2020)
I was back in Japan for less than 2 years in 2020, lived in the most remote island of Japan (Hahajima) with 400 people.
I am in Africa since 2022. Worked 6 month in Djibouti.
I am a happy person and I really enjoy day by day since my travel on learning new things, discovering new cultures and of course sharing all my knowledge and culture.
I am a trustworthy, always have a smile and I'm in love with nature :)
I am full of energy, very sociable and I adapt very quickly to new environments.
Photography has been my hobby for these last 10 years.
You can check out my special selection of all my travels around Japan.
https://plus.google.com/photos/106016862436838843822/albums/5676296558777176433
or can see my photos on my Instagram page @simonamatsuno
Intereses
FotografíaNaturalezaMontañaIdiomasAutostopSenderismoTrabajo de caridadPlayaAnimales
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Italiano: Fluido
Japonés: Fluido
Habilidades y conocimientos que quiero compartir o aprender
Me interesa:
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Vida en una granja
Proyectos ecológicos
Ayuda doméstica
Cuidado de animales
Proyectos artísticos
Ciertos conocimientos de:
Hostelería/turismo
Puedo enseñar:
Idiomas
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Enseñanza
Que habilidades tienes?
I am a happy person and I really enjoy day by day since my travel on learning new things, discovering new cultures and of course sharing all my knowledge and culture.
I am a trustworthy, always have a smile and I'm in love with nature :)
I am full of energy, very sociable and I adapt very quickly to new environments.
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18 oct 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Help with cleaning and ...)
I had an incredible experience with Sumyi and her family during my stay. They were truly wonderful and made me feel like a part of their family. We spent a lot of quality time together, and I was amazed by their warmth and hospitality. Sumyi's new project is exciting, but she still needs a lot of help to get it off the ground. I highly recommend… read more
(Excelente
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8 jun 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión (Come help with a preschool in ...) para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Hey ☺️ Simona thank you very much for for your kindness you showed to us. We really loved you so much and we are not going to forget you, you did amazing job from the school. The children from school and my family they will not going to forget you. You were very good to my family Mary, Harriet, Kebby and Lauren really liked you. And you helped… read more
(Excelente
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8 jun 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Come help with a preschool in ...)
"AMAZING EXPERIENCE" Alex, Antress, Mary, Hariette, Kebby, Lolo, Orfaness, you are all magical human beings.
They welcomed me into their home and school with open arms, making me feel like part of their family. Their helpfulness, smiles, and laughter created an atmosphere that was incredibly uplifting.
Living with Alex, being with the kids was… read more
They welcomed me into their home and school with open arms, making me feel like part of their family. Their helpfulness, smiles, and laughter created an atmosphere that was incredibly uplifting.
Living with Alex, being with the kids was… read more
(Excelente
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6 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Explore Slow-Living and ...)
Thank you so much to Franziska and Peter for everything, I really will never forget this experience!!!
Probably I will be the last volunteer in the farm…wishing you all the very best for your new life in Swakop!!!!
I am so thankful that I could see the farm, a little paradise on earth. They are such beautiful people, loving, kind and great hosts!… read more
Probably I will be the last volunteer in the farm…wishing you all the very best for your new life in Swakop!!!!
I am so thankful that I could see the farm, a little paradise on earth. They are such beautiful people, loving, kind and great hosts!… read more
(Excelente
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18 oct 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Help with cleaning and ...)
I had an incredible experience with Sumyi and her family during my stay. They were truly wonderful and made me feel like a part of their family. We spent a lot of quality time together, and I was amazed by their warmth and hospitality. Sumyi's new project is exciting, but she still needs a lot of help to get it off the ground. I highly recommend… read more
(Excelente
)
8 jun 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión (Come help with a preschool in ...) para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Hey ☺️ Simona thank you very much for for your kindness you showed to us. We really loved you so much and we are not going to forget you, you did amazing job from the school. The children from school and my family they will not going to forget you. You were very good to my family Mary, Harriet, Kebby and Lauren really liked you. And you helped… read more
(Excelente
)
8 jun 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Come help with a preschool in ...)
"AMAZING EXPERIENCE" Alex, Antress, Mary, Hariette, Kebby, Lolo, Orfaness, you are all magical human beings.
They welcomed me into their home and school with open arms, making me feel like part of their family. Their helpfulness, smiles, and laughter created an atmosphere that was incredibly uplifting.
Living with Alex, being with the kids was… read more
They welcomed me into their home and school with open arms, making me feel like part of their family. Their helpfulness, smiles, and laughter created an atmosphere that was incredibly uplifting.
Living with Alex, being with the kids was… read more
(Excelente
)
6 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Explore Slow-Living and ...)
Thank you so much to Franziska and Peter for everything, I really will never forget this experience!!!
Probably I will be the last volunteer in the farm…wishing you all the very best for your new life in Swakop!!!!
I am so thankful that I could see the farm, a little paradise on earth. They are such beautiful people, loving, kind and great hosts!… read more
Probably I will be the last volunteer in the farm…wishing you all the very best for your new life in Swakop!!!!
I am so thankful that I could see the farm, a little paradise on earth. They are such beautiful people, loving, kind and great hosts!… read more
(Excelente
)
3 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión (Come and help at our hostel ...) para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Simona was a very informed helpful volunteer. She researched the area before arriving and make suggestions regarding updating the IT side of the business and went online and made changes. Plus she gave some lessons to these "not so digital" hosts. Simona took our new young manager under her wing and gave her some very useful tips on how to expand… read more
(Excelente
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29 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Come and help at our hostel ...)
I have spent two wonderful weeks at the place!
Hansie is very generous, caring, flexible and open-minded! From the first moment I arrived, he made me feel warmly welcomed. The place is rustic but I felt so home!!! You will get the best views of Coffee Bay with its incredible sunrises!! Coffee Bay is remote and a great place to relax and get away… read more
Hansie is very generous, caring, flexible and open-minded! From the first moment I arrived, he made me feel warmly welcomed. The place is rustic but I felt so home!!! You will get the best views of Coffee Bay with its incredible sunrises!! Coffee Bay is remote and a great place to relax and get away… read more
(Excelente
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16 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help a family in mountain and ...) para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Simona was a wonderful volunteer. I didn’t get to meet her in person because I had a baby while she was onsite ! but we chatted often and she is a good communicator and very independent. Despite our remote location, the rainy days and limited amenities we didn’t need to worry about her. We were impressed with how she was really able to break… read more
(Excelente
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15 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Help a family in mountain and ...)
I had a wonderful time there! I didn't have the chance to meet Melissa, however I got totally integrate with Jang Jang family, such kind hosts, wonderful people and made me feel so welcome. I can’t be more grateful for everything they've done. I stayed with them for 10 days and helped out with taking pictures of the place and area. The location is… read more
(Excelente
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29 sept 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Simona is an inspiring person, she’s always kind and helpful to everyone she’s interacts with. She only stayed with me a few days, but we instantly became friends. She’s very humble and always looking out for others. She’s wasn’t just a good workaway, she was also a great friend. She was also good about teaching me Spanish which I really… read more
(Excelente
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17 sept 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Live and work in the ...)
It was such an amazing and unforgettable experience! I really had a wonderful stay with Brian.
Brian is great, from the very moment I arrived in his magical house, I felt like home, he is such amazing host, he is a really caring person, with whom you can speak about any topics and learn a lot of things!!!
The location is so beautiful and… read more
Brian is great, from the very moment I arrived in his magical house, I felt like home, he is such amazing host, he is a really caring person, with whom you can speak about any topics and learn a lot of things!!!
The location is so beautiful and… read more
(Excelente
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26 jun 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help with our hostel on Isla ...) para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Qué lindo que Simona llegó a nuestras vidas! tiene la energía y la actitud perfecta para trabajar, con mucha ligereza, liviandad, con ganas, sonrisas y mucha alegría!
Siempre con fuerza para hacer distintas actividades, aportando su orden y profesionalismo a todo!
Simona está atenta a los detalles, con sugerencias para mejorar para… read more
Siempre con fuerza para hacer distintas actividades, aportando su orden y profesionalismo a todo!
Simona está atenta a los detalles, con sugerencias para mejorar para… read more
(Excelente
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19 jun 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Help with our hostel on Isla ...)
Excelente experiencia en el hostel. Pau, la encargada de los voluntarios, es una excelente persona que hizo que me sentiera en casa desde el primero dia, y fue siempre pendiente de nosotros.
Tengo excelentes recuerdos de los encuentros compartidos. Me sentí muy a gusto y cómoda durante los 3 semanas.
Estoy agradecida por todo y espero poder… read more
Tengo excelentes recuerdos de los encuentros compartidos. Me sentí muy a gusto y cómoda durante los 3 semanas.
Estoy agradecida por todo y espero poder… read more
(Excelente
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20 jun 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión (Help in our eco-resort on the ...) para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Simona contagia alegría!!! Es imposible después de conocerla no ser su amiga...
Recomendamos a nuestra amiga Simona, es excelente comunicadora, siempre con una sonrisa, nos hemos divertido mucho, compartido momentos maravillosos, te extrañamos Simona y te deseamos que en todas partes te traten y te quieran como lo mereces!!!
Ella es muy atenta y… read more
Recomendamos a nuestra amiga Simona, es excelente comunicadora, siempre con una sonrisa, nos hemos divertido mucho, compartido momentos maravillosos, te extrañamos Simona y te deseamos que en todas partes te traten y te quieran como lo mereces!!!
Ella es muy atenta y… read more
(Excelente
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19 jun 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Help in our eco-resort on the ...)
Arturo, Elvira, Jaqueline, todo el equipo, quiero agradecerlos a todos. Mi experiencia fue maravillosa. Mi senti en casa!!! Un lugar recomendado para hacer voluntariado si quieren naturaleza, tranquilitad, ambiente familiar, escuchar los aves y grillos :) Estuve allí por 6 semanas, y volvería sin dudarlo. El trabajo es agradable y conoces mucha… read more
(Excelente
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13 feb 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Teach English in a authentic ...)
Jorge is a great person, extremely friendly and respectful. He made sure that I felt comfortable every single minute that I spent at his home! I really had great time in San Cristobal. And also, really thank you for all the great dishes! Really amazing cook!!
His understanding in english is pretty good but he needs to practice more and… read more
His understanding in english is pretty good but he needs to practice more and… read more
(Excelente
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21 nov 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Well, What to say about Simona...
In short words I would like to say that she is Intense!!
Simona stayed here for a short time, was 2 weeks of work, but I can say that was time enough to she proves the she is a great worker, and more than it, a great person as well.
Her capability to learn tasks is really good, her function in our boat business… read more
In short words I would like to say that she is Intense!!
Simona stayed here for a short time, was 2 weeks of work, but I can say that was time enough to she proves the she is a great worker, and more than it, a great person as well.
Her capability to learn tasks is really good, her function in our boat business… read more
(Excelente
)
8 oct 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Looking for cultural ...)
George is a great person, extremely friendly and respectful. He made sure that I felt comfortable every single minute that I spent at his home! I really had great time in Barreirinhas. And also, really thank you for all the great food from your restaurant!!
I mainly had to teach English to Goerge (his understanding in english is good but he needs… read more
I mainly had to teach English to Goerge (his understanding in english is good but he needs… read more
(Excelente
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27 jun 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Help out at an ecological ...)
By far one of the best hostel I have ever seen!
You will feel working in the middle of the jungle!! It's a really relaxed and cozy hostal. I felt so good! And it has a nice pool area also!
Moreover, the staffs and the 3 meals per day was so great :) de verdad gracias por todo!!
The atmosphere of the hostal is so peaceful and all the guests are… read more
You will feel working in the middle of the jungle!! It's a really relaxed and cozy hostal. I felt so good! And it has a nice pool area also!
Moreover, the staffs and the 3 meals per day was so great :) de verdad gracias por todo!!
The atmosphere of the hostal is so peaceful and all the guests are… read more
(Excelente
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27 jun 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
estuvo un mes o mas con nosotros , fue muy grato contar con su ayuda , estuvo siempre dispuesta a ayudarnos de la mejor manera , es una persona fraternal y demuestra interés por lo que hace, la recomendamos es muy trabajadora nos encantaría tenerla nuevamente
(Excelente
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5 mar 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Simona
ha sido un gran apoyo para nosotros en la Isla Isabela, disfrutamos mucho de su trabajo y su buena energía.
Espero que tengas mas oportunidades de demostrar tu talento.
Un abrazo gigante
Alex y Equipo
ha sido un gran apoyo para nosotros en la Isla Isabela, disfrutamos mucho de su trabajo y su buena energía.
Espero que tengas mas oportunidades de demostrar tu talento.
Un abrazo gigante
Alex y Equipo
(Excelente
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17 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Come volunteer in the ...)
Wow! This was an unique and wonderful workaway experience! I was welcomed with open arms from the moment I arrived. The island is a small slice of paradise with warm hearted people.
ALL the team are absolutely amazing, awesome and have become my friends for life :) I am so grateful for the time I have spent there.
The work isn't hard, and the… read more
ALL the team are absolutely amazing, awesome and have become my friends for life :) I am so grateful for the time I have spent there.
The work isn't hard, and the… read more
(Excelente
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11 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Simonamatsuno)
Linda Simona! Lamento haber demorado tanto este escrito... Queremos decirte que fueron unas semanas buenisimas contigo en casa, estamos mil veces agradecidos por toda la ayuda que nos diste.... Siempre alegre, atenta a acoplarte a nuestros ritmos, cariñosa con nuestra pequeña, pusiste mucha voluntad en todo aquello que necesitamos. Nos alegramos… read more
(Excelente
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1 abr 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Help us in our daily life, ...)
Dear Nicole, Johan, Yanine and the lovely Anke,
Muchissimas gracias per todo!!
I truly have spent 2 wonderful weeks in San Pedro. I love this family and I'm super grateful that they allowed me to get into their home. I really felt welcome and like part of the family.
They were always grateful for my help.
We shared such delicious meals, many great… read more
Muchissimas gracias per todo!!
I truly have spent 2 wonderful weeks in San Pedro. I love this family and I'm super grateful that they allowed me to get into their home. I really felt welcome and like part of the family.
They were always grateful for my help.
We shared such delicious meals, many great… read more
(Excelente
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7 oct 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Join our international youth ...)
I have spent 3 weeks here and they were without an amazing experience. Gilles is incredibly friendly, as were the rest of the staff (other workaways). L'Auberge is a unique and beautiful place that you won't want to leave! I strongly recommend this place to anyone who is interested to live by nature, the Park is just incredibly beautiful!!! Thank… read more
(Excelente
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5 jul 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Simonamatsuno) para el anfitrión
(Come and enjoy the beauty of ...)
I have spent a wonderful month with Elli, Andy and Daniel, a great family!
I felt so relaxed and "at home" living there.
They made sure that I could discover the area (so many amazing scenery!). I met her great friends/neighbors. One month was definitely too short, I shouldn't have planned anything afterwards... :)
I had really an amazing… read more
I felt so relaxed and "at home" living there.
They made sure that I could discover the area (so many amazing scenery!). I met her great friends/neighbors. One month was definitely too short, I shouldn't have planned anything afterwards... :)
I had really an amazing… read more
(Excelente
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