CURRENT MISSION

Connect with people from around the world that feel about life and travel the same way I do - it's an adventure, learning experience, responsibility, and opportunity

ABOUT ME

I love to explore more than anything. I have too many hobbies that I struggle to sustain sometimes, and I'm been trying to narrow them down lately (the main ones now are dance, art, sports, and language learning). I think that the world is a big place to see, and the best way to see it is by sharing experiences with similarly minded people, having tons of fun, and contributing something to the world in the process.

PHILOSOPHY

Living authentically, in tune with my values and principles and enjoying life in all its expressions; connecting to people and environments and learning by exploration; being willing to change and adapt

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Unfortunately I can't offer a couch at the moment due to the cramped living conditions, but I can be a good city guide. I love meeting new people and hearing their stories (especially anyone from Europe and Latin America)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

None at the moment, but one of my best friends has been raving about it - so here I am!

Interests

dancing, painting, reading, tennis, volleyball, wandering around foreign cities, languages, world politics and development, music (love percussion), alternative energy, travel

• arts
• dancing
• running
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• hiking
• sports
• tennis
• volleyball
• languages
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Some of the books on the "favourites" list:
- Cradle to Cradle
- Guns, Germs, and Steel
- Eat, Love, Pray
- Three Musketeers (used to be obsessed with Dumas in my childhood)
- A Short History of Nearly Everything
- Anna Karenina
- Nightfall by Asimov
- Art of Travel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I went hiking once by myself at 6 am on a completely deserted mountain trail. I didn't realize it was the season when the cubs and their over-protective bear-mothers are running around the woods, and I stumbled on a family. Fortunately, I managed to get away from the cubs before the mother got worried, and after excessive sweating, I hiked back in one piece.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I used to play tennis and volleyball quite seriously, so I can give a few tips :); I speak Russian and Ukrainian fluently; samba anyone?

Learn: Spanish, new perspectives on life

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Ukraine