Ukrainian born, worldwide raised. Currently working and studying in Istanbul. Quite sure I’ve got to explore more of this city than most locals did. I’m not missing an opportunity to enjoy good wine and to hop in the first flight to a new destination

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve been hosted by quite a few amazing people and offered a stay at my place to beautiful strangers. It warms my heart to think that my home can make someone’s adventure an unforgettable experience.

Due to the previous experience I’ll have to decline the requests from surfers with no references.

Interests

After a year around Turkish cuisine it's really hard to impress me with anything, but if you like to cook and are willing to teach me sth new - I would be more than happy. Snowboarding is my winter "must". Mountains and hiking are a personal medicine and deep love. I’m roller skating, kickboxing, and biking. Good music and festivals? Than you came by the right address! Calm evenings with chats, wine and watching movies? Then it's a right address again. During my travels I try to visit at least a couple of museums or art galleries on the way and these things never bore me, esp during rainy days.

• culture
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• wine
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• snowboarding
• biking

Music, Movies, and Books

My music taste is a wide range from classical composers, hardcore tunes to dubstep vibes etc. It's more a matter of mood, but popular hits are mainly banned in my personal playlist.
(I don't judge someone's music preferences though)

Harry Potter girl here. It's in your interest to not mention that you like HP too, unless you want to spend a whole night on the topic (my weak attempt to make a joke)

What I Can Share with Hosts

To be honest, I accept last minute requests and giving couch to people who simply have no place to stay (or no money for hostel/hotel), but I mainly prefer having some nice chats, walks, cooking/drinking times together with my guests and I would give preference to people who want to spend quality time together. Maybe teaching me something, maybe learning something from me, but in any case you can expect hospitability and kind attitude.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine