I'm well-read and peaceful, I'm also educated about science and the world in general. I'm a geek and a nerd. My interests is a very extensive variety of topics, from computer sciences and astronomy to philosophy. I can't possibly list them all. I'm not attached to any country or nation. I consider myself as a citizen of the world.

When I first went to China, after a couple of months I realized how different it is from European culture I was used to. Couple of weeks is not enough to feel it. You need to dive into the life there. When you experience it, you realize how everything is completely different from place to place. There's a beauty in it. It makes you see that the world is such a nonhomogeneous place. It gives you a lot of experiences, a lot of things to think about, and a lot of things to learn.

Hola amigos que hablan español! Estaba viajando en sudamérica por 8 meses y aprendí español allá. Tengo mucha simpatía por gente allá. Ellos me ayudaron mucho. Quiero devolver el favor. Ahora es mi turno para ayudar viajeros.
Ha sido un tiempo desde que salí de sudamérica. No tenía mucho practica desde ese tiempo. Quiero practicar mas. Entonces si puedes hablar español, usted siempre bienvenidos en mi casa.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like to meet different and interesting people. Couchsurfing is a fantastic place to meet people from literally anywhere in the world.

I usually hitchhike because it's like Couchsurfing. You get to know different people from different places, talk to them about b their lives. I try to stay with people everywhere I go. Because people live differently everywhere. They have different ways of life, different habits, different food. I like to dive into the environment I'm in. This allows you to be a part of it, not just observe from afar.

Interests

I like to make stuff with my own hands. I like woodworking, electronics. I'm also pretty geeky and I know a lot about computers in general. I work as software developer for now.
I'm really into all the different fields. Biology, astronomy, philosophy, geography, politics, you name it.
I like to explore the world. I want to learn as much as possible using limited the time I have. This is one of the reasons to travel, to learn more about the amazing world we live in.

I like to philosophize about the world. I'm into technology and futuristic topics like artificial intelligence and future of human civilization. I can talk about space and astronomy for hours. I like to discuss a lot of different topics on a deep level. If you're like me, we'll find a lot to talk about.

• photography
• technology
• traveling
• woodworking
• backpacking
• astronomy
• philosophy
• science
• hitchhiking
• science fiction
• internet

Music, Movies, and Books

Pink Floyd, Alcest, Sigur Rós, M83, Brian Eno, Slowdive, Ludovico Einaudi, Joy Division, Carissa's Wierd, Agalloch, White Lies, Rome, Mono, Bohren & der Club of Gore, Ólafur Arnalds, Lisa Gerrard, The White Birch, Daughter, Ulver, Dead Can Dance, Röyksopp, The Irrepressibles, Principe Valiente, Sólstafir, Marriages, Temple, Scorpions, Moby.

Into the Wild, The Shawshank Redemption, No Country for Old Men, Forrest Gump, Baraka, Gone Girl, Pulp Fiction, The Matrix trilogy, The Silence of the Lambs, Oldboy, The Departed, Shame, Gangs of New York, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Lives of Others, A Clockwork Orange, Koyaanisqatsi, There Will Be Blood, Whiplash, Shutter Island, The Shining, Full Metal Jacket.

The author I admire the most is Albert Camus. The Stranger is the best piece of literature I have ever read. But also The Fall, The Plague, and A Happy Death are great books.
Apart from existential literature I mostly read scientific literature and science fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Went to live in China when I was 20 years old.
Went to an 8 month trip around South America.
Survived 2 robbery attempts in Colombia and Argentina.
Have been in Southernmost city in the world - Ushuaia, Argentina
Have been in northernmost point of Europe - Nordkapp, Norway
Hitchhiked over 100 000 kilometers. It's hard to keep track.
Hitchhiked in 30 countries of 33. I didn't hitchhike in China, Sweden and Portugal.
Couchsurfed in 30 countries out of 33. I didn't couchsurf in China, Sweden, and Armenia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you everything I know. And I like to think that I know a lot.
Quiero practicar español. Regresé del Sudamérica hace un año y no tengo mucho practica acá.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cultural exchange, my experience, and long and interesting conversations.
I can cook for you. I know some techniques how to cook fast and delicious food, because I'm lazy and I'm always finding the most efficient way to do things.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Russian Federation, Ukraine