Hello! My name’s Alex, and I’d love to get you know you and your city!

I lived in Russia three separate times—feel free to ask about it. Currently exploring while slowly traveling back home.

Good food, local music, and unique culture are my favorite things to find in a new place. In every locale I visit, I would like to explore the authenticity of the local community—what makes the place original.

I'm constantly trying to grow and be a better version of myself. I strive to be understanding and compassionate in everything I do, and I hope that experiences via couchsurfing will continue to help me achieve these goals.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Staying with locals and meeting new people is very important to me. Cities are made of the people who live in them--how can I get to really know those people if I'm staying in a hotel?

Interests

Foreign language, real conversation, self-growth, exploration, travel, good drinks, nightlife, the great outdoors

• culture
• dining
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• backpacking
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Jimi Hendrix, anything 60s-70s folk rock, Motown, anything 80s, pre 1999 rap.

Movies: Full Metal Jacket, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Solaris, Animal House, Natural Born Killers, Apocalypse Now, Blazing Saddles, most classic horror films, anything Tarantino, Kubrick, Coppola.

Books: A Farewell to Arms, Black Hawk Down, The Shining, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Genius Myth, Outliers.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam in a mud volcano in Azerbaijan

What I Can Share with Hosts

An open mind, great conversation, loads of curiosity, and a passion for learning. I washed dishes for a summer at Chili's too--if you need the dishes done, I'm your man!

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Canada, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Palestine, Russian Federation, San Marino, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States