Hi there,

I live and travel with my boyfriend - here is his profile: https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/guil_erme

My name is Elaine and I'm originally from the green Welsh countryside. I lived in London for six years before moving to Limburg.

I study (mostly) Russian cultural history and in the last few years have been making my way through a long list of classic Soviet films. But I really enjoy learning about places all over the world and the people who live there.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For a long time I was a very insular person but in the last year or so I have been conquering my fear of meeting and connecting with new people - and it's become a practice I would like to live by! The open generosity and trust of the people I've met on couchsurfing (and some outside of CS) has made me think that living in a different way in this world is possible. I want to become more open, trusting and willing to share with everyone.

Interests

• dogs
• arts
• literature
• running
• cycling
• hiking
• history
• sea

Music, Movies, and Books

Books:
Master and Margarita (Bulgakov)
Poetry (Rainer Maria Rilke)
History (James H. Billington)

Films:
Ivan the Terrible
Akira
O auto da Compadecida
She's The Man

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Once I traveled through six countries in one day - but in Europe that's not so impressive!

Teach, Learn, Share

Dw i eisiau dysgu yr iaith Gymraeg i pobol ar draws y byd!

Я хочу улучшить свой русский.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, funny stories, delicious food, and a open curiosity about your life and experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Netherlands, Wales