Hi, I’m Kristina! Born and raised in the U.S., blood is Armenian, and currently staying in Egypt. I love adventure, learning about history/politics/cultures, and connecting with people through deep conversation. I ask too many questions, so sometimes people wonder if I’m a journalist (or a spy). Engage at your own risk 😉 Through CS, I get a sense of places through the eyes of people living there. It’s been a special journey and hope you can be a part of it!

Currently hosting in Aswan, Egypt 🇪🇬

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to immerse myself in everyday life

Interests

What stories shape you? I’m curious how this connects to your history, culture, and religious/political views.

• culture
• writing
• dancing
• yoga
• reading
• music
• piano
• cycling
• hiking
• swimming
• history
• religion
• art
• adventure
• new experiences
• spontaneity
• business development

Music, Movies, and Books

Love hearing new music of any genre. Philosophical thriller movies are my favorite, like “Parasite,” “I’m Thinking of Ending Things,” and “The Machinist.” I try to read different genres, from novels to memoirs to history. My favorites include “Crime and Punishment,” “Demons,” “If An Egyptian Cannot Speak English,” “Open City,” and more…

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Left home for 2 years and traveled to 22 countries
- Competed in triathlons
- Climbed several 4000+ meter mountains
- Solo cycled/hiked/camped in Middle East and Central Asia
- First person in my family to have experiences like this

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to read, write, dance, cook, share life experiences, and plan outdoor adventures. These are some things I can share. And I’m curious to learn about literally anything: your life experiences, hobbies/interests, views, any niche knowledge you have, etc!

What I Can Share with Hosts

👩🏻‍🍳 Cook us a meal

👂🏻If you want to chat, I love to listen

📓 Sharing my journaling methods

🗣️ I’m offering guest lectures about my travel journey. I can visit your university, organization, or business to do this.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States