ABOUT ME

I am passionate about the philosophy of Couchsurfing. Couchsurfing has been my saving grace over the years, I have thoroughly enjoyed the the ability to connect with new people and form all types of new relationships and friendships, and have enjoyed the ability to see the world from new eyes and a new perspective. I love travelling in the sense that it bridges two cultures and allows us to find our common ground as individuals and as unified humans.

PHILOSOPHY

Love where you are and pay attention to where you are. You will get to where you are going when you get to where you are going.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that our current modern culture is greatly lacking in true community and authentic relationship. I love opportunities such as this that allow for vulnerability and trust and by doing so create greater connection. I would hope to use couchsurfing as a way to exchange, and create something beautiful.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have met many good souls through couchsurfing before, and hosted a few people in my home, though informally. I enjoy both receiving hospitality and being hospitable. Coming from a Russian family, we value being hospitable, and I take this with me wherever I go.

I've also had some of my best experiences WWoofing and work trading, which is another great form of traveling.

Interests

Talk to me about.... :)
Philosophy
New ways of living/being/breathing
Healthy food or practices
Anything about appreciating the Arts
Psychology
mental health awareness
Writing/ anthropology/cultural inclusion
Plants

Music, Movies, and Books

The titles that have stayed with me:

Into the Wild, Avatar (The Movie), The East (movie), Inception, The Master and His Emissary, Catcher and the Rye, The Denial of Death by Earnest Becker, Tao Te Ching translated by Stephen Mitchell, Six Months in Sudan by James Maskalyk.

Mostly books that open your mind (and heart) to perceive new ways of life, and being.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in Mozambique for three months at 18

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some things I can offer:

-insightful conversation
-good company
-a food buddy (get complements when making food)
-A neat person to explore the city with
-hiking or adventure partner
-passionate about healthy food
-I can teach you acupressure points, reflexology, and various massage/relaxation/healing techniques

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico, Mozambique

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, United States