Traveling is one of my greatest passions. There was a period of time when I thought it was not. It turned out I was terribly wrong, and just didn't find the right way for me to do it. I enjoy the freedom when going on a self-organized trip, the possibility to slow down and stop rushing for the next tourist spot, and instead take the time to interact with local people, and visit events that you would otherwise consider as a waste of time. Don't get me wrong, I am not against full-day tours and things like that, but I am certain that there should be a balance between those types of traveling. That's the reason why I joined Couchsurfing. I am here to interact with people and search for events that I wouldn't have found otherwise. If you are a host, I don't mind sharing a bed with someone or sleeping on the floor as long as I can have a roof over my head and chat with you.

I'm a student at Innopolis University, majoring in Applied Artificial Intelligence. I participated in a student exchange program at ITS, Indonesia, Surabaya, in the first half of 2023. I'm always up for any event, especially outdoor activities or traveling. Sports have been a part of my life since I was six years old. Perhaps, I am the most experienced in sailing, as I was taking part in sailing competitions for 11 years. I also enjoy organizing events and volunteering. I recently started learning how to take photos and videos (and be filmed). I discovered that I like speaking on camera, even though I get nervous sometimes :) I'm always exited to visit art galleries and attend concerts. One of the most memorable concerts I've attended was Colorchestra 2023 in Jakarta. I highly recommend it if you have the chance.

Lastly, I am eager to learn anything you can teach me, and I would be happy to teach you something!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's all about finding these cool people here!

Sometimes I find myself looking through random profiles just to get a glimpse of someone's life. I've come across a few super inspiring stories that I keep coming back to for a quick pick-me-up =)

Interests

I'm fond of trying something new, especially if it is connected to some sport activities. I also enjoy visiting new places :)

• cycling
• hiking
• sailing
• skiing
• travelling
• nature
• climbing
• boardgames
• trying new things
• organizing events

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: English/Spanish/French pop/indie

Movies: Mostly art house movies like "I'm thinking of ending things" & "Inside (2023)"

Books: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - Philip K. Dick; Body Language - Allan Pease; Hard to Be a God - Arkady & Boris Strugatsky

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Egypt, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Russian Federation