Hello! My name is Diana. Currently I'm studying International Relations and Political Science in Turkey, in capital - Ankara. Doing my Master Degree. Generally I am from Central Asia, from the Republic of Kazakhstan. I adore travelling and experience new culture, thats why Im always trying to explore new places. My hobbies are dancing ( starting from childhood i used to participate in all dance clubs), cinematography, photography and cooking. Im very interested in different cultures, stories and people's life : I think, this is exactly what widenes your knowledge and give the possibility to explore the world better.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Get new cultural experience and have new friends. Be a nice host, be a nice guest.

Interests

• culture
• architecture
• interior design
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• organic food
• yoga
• movies
• music
• hip-hop music
• hiking
• backpacking
• psychology
• tourism
• beaches
• urban exploration
• travel
• cinematography

Music, Movies, and Books

Im a meloman: love different types of music, starting from classical Bach to Rap-Kanye West :) First, who came to my mind were Frank Sinatra, Drake, Rihanna, Beyonce, Coldplay and etc.
About films, same story. One of my "top" film is Leon. Comedies such as White Chicks, dramas like God Father or other films related with Mafia (ex Malavita), and fantasy like X-men. Additionally i love Robert De Niro, and i think i have watched all films with him.
Books, hmm I like books related with self-actualization, something which help to know yourself and i like detectives, like Gone Girl.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Its not so amazaing, but it was very sponatenous and it brought me a lot of joy. It was very borning time in Ankara and we had our exams time, when suddenly me and my friends in an hour decided to go to Antalya, which is totally different city, about 11 hours. In a 20 minutes we packed our small baggages (took only sandals, swimsuits and shorts) and met each other at the bus station. We took the cheapest bus, hotel and stayed there for 3 days. It was the cheapest hotel, but it was very fun for us because we were together. We travelled by boat, entered into a lot of lagoons and at evenings sang songs siting by the fire. After our little spontaneous trip we came home and at the next day went to our exams, which by the way we passed very well:D

Teach, Learn, Share

I did my bachelor degree of Political science, and currently doing my Master degree. So I am kinda good at it:) I know Turkish culture, places and important facts, beside it, of course I know Kazakh culture, or Central Asian culture overall. I was in United States doing my Work and Travel program in 2016. So I can share my experience with you:)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I know everything about Central Asia and Russia, because I grew up here. Then I started to have my education in Turkey, which is totally another region and culture. I know a lot of things which i can share with hosts. I can teach them some basic words, and provide them usefull information. And of course, I will be very welcomed to see my hosts in countries, in which I'm living!

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kazakhstan, Turkey