My goal is to know myself better every day. I enjoy new experiences and novel ideas. I grew up in Central Asia (Tajikistan) and southern California. I was an ocean lifeguard for 7 years and have spent the last years traveling and working and volunteering in various places. The last few years I have been working on regenerative agriculture projects in Mexico.

I like to spend my time outside: body surfing, hiking, camping and backpacking. I'm also a proudly competitive Ultimate Frisbee player. I dabble in piano, guitar and singing. I'm generally reading 3-5 books at any given time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to stray away from the tourist travel types of exploration. If there's a way to spend time with and get to know people who know the character of the place or region and lifestyle of the people, that is way more alluring to me, plus making friends along the way.

Interests

• horses
• singing
• vegetarian
• vegan
• chess
• reading
• traveling
• piano
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• permaculture
• ultimate frisbee
• body surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Hozier, Bon Iver, Ben Howard, Coldplay, The Lumineers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Milky Chance, Glass Animals

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I corralled horses while riding bare back in South Africa.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, have studied permaculture, regenerative agriculture and yoga and I like to share the knowledge I've acquired from my many interests. I love to learn language and am happy to teach what I know as well.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A smile! Peace, and thoughtfulness, being relaxed and easy-going, gardening tips.

I like sweeping and can make some pretty decent vegan food.

Knowledge and tips about the places I've been, conversation about all kinds of things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Tajikistan, United States