I was born in a rural village in Ukraine, grew up in London and studied Engineering Design at the University of Bristol. I now work at an electric bicycle start-up in London. We just finished a successful crowdfunding campaign and we're heading over to China to source manufacturers for out new product!

If you have any friends in Manufacturing or Electric Bikes, get in touch!

We're taking two Brompton folding bikes with us and will be exploring Shanghai and Shenzhen on two wheels :)

We are staying in a hostel in town and are up for exploring the city and nightlife, get in touch with any suggestions!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet awesome locals of awesome places and get a real feel for the culture of the countries I visit. Local recommendations have been the best so far.

I had a great time Couchsurfing when I travelled through South America, some of my best memories were with the locals I met through the site!

Top travelling memories:
Hosting a Couchsurfing salsa party at our airbnb in Buenos Aires!
Wicked Campervan roadtrip up through Chile, camping in the wild and sleeping under the stars.
Everything about Medellin, Colombia.
Paddle boarding on peaceful Lake Bled.
Hitchiking for charity from Bristol, UK to Berlin in 24 hours without spending a penny.
Kitesurfing in Tarifa, Spain with the coast of Africa in the distance :)

Interests

I love taking photos! For me it's the best way to have a connection to the past and to capture amazing moments. I've recently discovered videography, taking memories to another level :)

Cycling is the BEST way to get around. Mountain bikes, road bikes, motorbikes, if it has 2 wheels I'm happy! (scooters not included)

WATER is amazing. I love the sea, rivers, lakes, puddles. One day I want to live by the coast or on a boat. If I could live in the sea I would. I enjoy all watersports, in particular Kite Surfing, SCUBA Diving, Surfing and Wakeboarding.

When travelling, hitchhiking is the best way to get around. It's hard work, but you get to meet awesome people along the way. Every car is another story and connection to somebody's life.

I first discovered hitchhiking by competing in 'Jailbreak' at University which involved racing against other groups to get as far from Bristol as possible in 36 hours without spending any money. We reached Amsterdam the first year and Berlin the second meeting lots of amazing, generous people along the way and raised a bunch of money for charity.

Me encantar bailar! Cutting shapes to house music, two step to techno, serenading someone to salsa, 'dad' dancing, brakedancing, Scottish reeling, I love all types of dancing and I'm always keen to learn something new :) When I was younger I used to compete in Latin American and ballroom dancing competitions - that's where it all started. I've fallen in love with Salsa and Tango since starting my travels across South America.

• design
• photography
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• running
• motorcycles
• technology
• survival
• music
• electronic music
• cycling
• hiking
• kite surfing
• camping
• surfing
• scuba diving
• skateboarding
• wakeboarding
• engineering
• science
• hitchhiking
• travel
• videography
• house music
• techno
• rollerblading
• roller skating
• electric bikes
• product design

Music, Movies, and Books

Deep minimal techno.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked from Bristol UK to Berlin in one day without spending any money while dressed as a unicorn with pink hair.

(Hair was coloured for charity not for looks.. :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Spanish, English, Ukrainian, Dancing, Photography.

Teach me Spanish and I will teach you English!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My Lego. My photos. My memories. My thoughts and ambitions.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Ukraine