Hi guys,
My name is Katya. I am originally from Moscow, Russia.
I have a degree in teaching English and German and work as a freelance translator.
I am an active traveller, have been to 37 countries and counting. Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Singapore, the Seychelles, Italy, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Nepal and Russian Kamchatka are among my favourites.
I'm an introvert and can be shy at times, so if you expect to see a crazy party-goer and you're looking for a company to visit clubs, sorry guys. I prefer cosy and quiet evenings, hiking, nature and intimate conversations.
Just in case it`s important to you, I`m a pescatarian (yes to fish and seafood, eggs, dairy and sometimes turkey, but no red meat and chicken), a non-smoker and a non-drinker (and no substances of course).
I don't like cooking and prefer to eat out. I can call myself a foodie and I love the Mediterranean, Georgian and Indian food.
I'm tidy, quiet and respectful and tend to go to bed early (10-11 p.m.).
I love nature and animals, I`m a dog person.
I`m very into art and photography, healthy lifestyle and freediving.
I can`t imagine my life without my friends, sun, ocean, music, honesty and freedom.

Instagram:
Travelling IG: hamstering_around_the_world
Photography IG: katiso_fineart and katiso_portrait

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I`m passionate about travelling, meeting people and experiencing cultures

Interests

Here is my bucket list :)

1. Iceland-Greenland
2. Argentina - Chile - Antarctic
3. Portugal
4. Sweden
5. French Polynesia
6. Canada
7. Uganda - Victoria Falls
8. USA: Western National Parks - Hawaii - Utah - NYC - Launch Viewing (Florida)

• photography
• vegetarian
• freelancing
• travel
• food
• freediving
• healthy lifestyle
• freedive

Music, Movies, and Books

Up In the Air
Intouchables
The Pursuit of Happyness
Barfuss
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Big Fish
Chocolat
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Midnight in Paris

Der Process
Le Petit Prince
To Kill a Mockingbird
Dandelion Wine
Il Principe
Sag mir, daß Du mich liebst

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Everest Base Camp
Freediving (dived to 28 m, max breathhold: 4:28 min)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Unfortunately, I am not accepting guests at the moment, but I`ll be happy to show you around Moscow.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Martinique, Montenegro, Nepal, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Nepal, Philippines, Russian Federation