Currently trying to live the dream of New Zealand on my whv. I am excited about beautiful scenery of New Zealand and infamous lovely people of this country
I am a rafting guide, active traveller, animal lover, and outdoors enthusiast. Originally from Russia I Live in San Francisco, California. Always take every opportunity to travel, see the world and meet new people.
In the last year I have travelled for 9 months road tripping across USA and Canada, and travelling in SOuth East Asia.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Great way to meet new people and learn about cultures. Making new friends and expanding the network.

Interests

Animal rights, human rights, nature, outdoors recreation, film, music

• animals
• culture
• environment
• yoga
• travel
• outdoors
• rafting

Music, Movies, and Books

- Beach house, the doors, radiohead, tame impala, Beatles, to name a few
- Hitchcock, Wes Anderson, almodovar are one of my favorite directors.
- brothers Karamazov, crime and punishment, little women, Anna karenina

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moved to live to a different country when I was 22. Fasted for 10 days.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll be happy to teach you some Russian, share my travel and life experience, and show you how i can substitute any animal product with a cruelty- free alternative :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Great stories from my travels, I can teach you some Russian, we can talk about veganism, environment, and cultures.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, France, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Peru, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States