Hi, my name is Askar and I'm currently traveling and volunteering in Ecuador. I have almost finished my degree in Chemistry from Minnesota State University. I love to meet new people and share stories

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling is my passion. It's also a way to gain valuable experience, meet new people, and cultures. Couchsurfing gives me unbelievable opportunity to explore different countries and connect withlocal people.

Interests

This is shared profile for me and my girlfriend. Her name is Zhanna, she is from Turkmenistan.

• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• vegetarian food
• ice skating
• ice hockey
• playing piano

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book is One hundred years of solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. I also like to read books by Bulgakov, London, Dostoevsky.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm currently taking an academic year from my studies. Despite all threatens and fears, my girlfriend and I took a risk and went to explore beautiful country Ecuador.

Teach, Learn, Share

Russian and English languages, yoga, tips on how to travel on a budget, cooking lessons

What I Can Share with Hosts

In exchange for hosting me and my girlfriend, we will be happy to cook a vegetarian meal, help around the house, teach some Russian and English, also share our stories and what we learned from our experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States