CURRENT MISSION

To figure out where I like to live the most and live there.

ABOUT ME

I am from Russia, but life took me to many other places. I studied and lived in the US for 10 years, where I met most of my dear best friends. I have just returned to DC after living in Argentina, Finland and Spain in the last 5 years. I usually have lots of energy and like to do things. I am also talkative and I like to help people discover the city where I live.

PHILOSOPHY

Live as fully and as much as you can every day.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I stay with people when I travel, I hope to meet people through the local groups, I host travelers and I show them around town.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have only had experiences staying at people’s houses when I traveled. So far, I have not had a chance to host anyone, but I am looking forward to my first time.

Interests

Meeting people, dancing, travelling, photography, art, movies, gardening, cooking, eating and ...just living.

• arts
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• gardening
• movies
• traveling
• socializing

Music, Movies, and Books

There are too many that I like and it would be unfair to list some here and leave the others. I'd just say that life without music, movies and books is like food without salt.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travel around the world for a year with very little money. Check it out here www.expedicionvaleriano.blogspot.com.

Teach, Learn, Share

When you travel and need a place to stay, start looking for a host on CS ahead of time and talk to couch surfers to find the right match. If you do the arrangements in time, people might then have time to show you around and get to know you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Peru, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Finland, Russian Federation, Spain, United States