Armenian who was born in Koenigsberg (yes, that enclave of Russia in the middle of Europe by the Baltic sea) and lived, studied, volunteered, worked in 8 other countries (Germany, Lithuania, France, USA, Hungary, Turkey, Armenia, UK) as I am curious and continuously explore our world and people of various (diverse and yet, I believe, similar) cultures and values. Currently based in Budapest, Hungary.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that it is eye opening to have get to know people of different backgrounds. We shall be curious. I very much enjoy meeting extra ordinary, simply interesting and passionate people while also sharing my experiences with them.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• folk music
• history
• mountains
• expressionism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: quite diverse. Starting from folk (Komitas, Sayat Nova) to pop (Adele, ZAZ, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Coldplay) and rock (SOAD, Queen, Arctic Monkeys) to indie folk/rock (Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, Florence and The Machine) to modern classical music (Ludovico Einaudi, Sergey Khachatryan) to jazz classics (Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis) and jazz pianists (Tigran Hamasyan)

Movies: Agora, Irishman, Good Will Hunting, Shutter Island, A Good Year, Barfuss, Midnight in Paris, Last Night, Leon, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, Lolita, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Nudge

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to Venice last weekend and used no phones, only paper maps and without prior googling.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A cup of good coffee or matcha latte.
Share experiences and stories and exchange opinions.
Maybe even cook :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Croatia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Armenia, France, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Russian Federation, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States