Hi, I’m David, 25
. Born in Lviv, Ukraine, lived in Poland during my teens, and now based in the UK where I work as an interpreter. I studied English linguistics and have always been drawn to languages, teaching, and travel.

I started backpacking early — tent, sleeping bag, slow travel — and I still like simple ways of living and moving through the world. I’m not a hippie, but definitely hippie-oriented 🙂

I’m more of a listener than a talker, but I enjoy meaningful conversations, especially with people I’ve just met. This year I began practicing Buddhism and meditation, and recently completed a 10-day Vipassana course. It’s helped me live more calmly and patiently.

If you’re curious about meditation, I’m happy to share or practice together.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to travel and most of the time I do it by myself because it's easier, sorry I am that solitary kind of person who finds strength in being alone. But I love people as well and I am sociable in my manner, I like meeting people and spending time with them, appreciating the present moment with them, staying for a while when the time is proper and I like saying goodbye. So Couchsurfing is a place where people meet people. This is a place where we can share what we have and what we can offer because we are rich and we can give and take.

Interests

Psychology sociology linguistics geography ethnology

• writing
• reading

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite film Vagabond by Agnes Varda.

Books:
Sapiens A Brief History of Humankind
Book by Yuval Noah Harari

Why Buddhism is true?
Book by Robert Wright

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've done Vipassana, a 10-day meditation course, a very special experience

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to learn, who doesn't right? I believe that people do two things in their lives: for learning or for entertainment.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I always try to bring some gifts from the place I am travelling from, it's either sweets, food or alcohol when suitable, sometimes extraordinary things like vintage postcards bought from charity shops.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovakia, Spain, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Ukraine