CURRENT MISSION

learn some french, save the world

ABOUT ME

i'm a russian/ canadian girl, currently residing in toronto, canada, although moving every few months to keep the rush going. i started travelling as a teenager, ( it all began with a solo trip to new york) and automatically fell in love with the freedom. ever since then, its been a desire to be on the move, enjoy life, live spontaneously. my latest trip has been to japan and thailand. had you asked me months before where i'd go next, that definately would not have been on the itinerary (hense, the beauty of the unpredictable, sums up my personality very well). other than travelling, i thrive on photography, modern art, dance, and long walks anywhere and everywhere. i'm currently studying communication in France.

PHILOSOPHY

its not the places you go, its the people you're with.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

i have tried couch surfing and hospitality club. the first time,I stayed in Bayonne , France with a frenchie who was amazingly welcoming and helpful. i loved my experience. and from there it kept going uphill.

Interests

travelling, photography, making funky journals, dancing the night away, running, swimming, laughing, parties

• arts
• modern art
• photography
• beauty
• dancing
• running
• partying
• clubbing
• traveling
• surfing
• cliff jumping
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

books:i am currently trying to refrain from anything other than French. so Baudelaire, Flaubert (for now)?
music: coldplay is the current fave, although i love practically anything with acoustic guitar and nice voice. and oh, joseph arthur cuz i recently went to his concert. love love love music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

hitchhiked in an ambulance with the brits, cliff jumping in sorrento, left my life behind and went to study in france.

Teach, Learn, Share

i hate the guidebook!!! its so standard, boring, typical! get lost in the city, and then try to find your way back- that way you will discover not only the stereotypical touristy places, but the other side of life the guidebook doesnt mention.

also, travellers cheques suck. you cant exchange them anywhere and always have to pay some sort of absurd fees. never getting those again!

Countries I’ve Visited

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Estonia, France