*** not available to host until mid-july, should be able to do host afterwards***

Originally from Lithuania, I am currently based in Budapest where I did my Masters in Public Policy. I currently work remotely as a policy researcher specialising in gender equality, human rights, and social inclusion. Before moving to Budapest, I lived in Italy (2 years) and in the US (4.5 years). Most of my living abroad has been related to different educational opportunities.

Aside from my professional interests, I am very curious about history, especially post-communist history, and how the past influences the present - especially in the area of human rights, gender equality ( for example, historical roots of gender stereotypes and etc).

I am obsessed with cities, so I love to hear various urban legends, learn more about architecture, and educate myself more about various human rights issues related to cities - gentrification, homelessness, public safety for women, inclusive nightlife, etc.

I love trying new vegetarian/vegan foods and learning how traditional/local foods can be veganised/vegetarianised (I am not that great at cooking, but learning)

I am very much into techno, raves, open airs, and festivals.

I play football and rollerskate ( still a beginner for the latter though).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Although I created my CS account 10 years ago, I have not actually used it until now. As I was a student for the most part of my life, hosting was not an option, and my travels were mostly linked to visiting friends and acquaintances. So, I am kind of new here and eager to join the community.

I am here because I want to meet interesting people and learn about a place/ life in different places from the people who live there.

Interests

My life revolves pretty much around the following:

- exploring local vegan/vegetarian restaurants/foods;
- exploring the local techno scene;
- trying out local craft beers;
- history/contemporary art/alternative/activists spaces
- active leisure/outdoors (hiking, football, rollerskating, yoga/strength training especially outside);

• culture
• human rights
• hiking
• history
• political science
• art
• social justice
• techno
• museums
• bars and clubs

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Ellen Allien, Moderat, John Frusciante, RHCP
Movies: anything except horror movies
Books: 100 years of solitude (currently I do not read much fiction, but occasionally open books on history/sociology/rethinking economics and how our world works)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Honduras, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Nepal, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, United States