Hi! My name is Maria, I'm from Slovakia, little country "in the heart of Europe".
I studied at bilingual francophone high-school which gave me the kick start of traveling. Now I'm third year med student, which I love and it's also my biggest passion.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Of course because of traveling. :) With every trip I took, I "grew up" a little as a person. I hope you understand me. I come from very little, post soviet and a bit isolated country, there is not much diversity of nations nor cultures in Slovakia, or better said there wasn't . So meeting new people with different opinions and cultural background opened my eyes. Traveling gave me so much experiences and unbreakable bonds with my friend all around the world. That I consider it as one of the best choices I've ever made.

Interests

- medicine
- skiing
- volleyball
- music festivals, concerts
- theatre
- books
- cooking and baking
- travelling

• culture
• books
• concerts
• music festivals
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• baking
• instructor
• traveling
• music
• skiing
• volleyball
• medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm all about indie & electro - Asbjørn, The XX (fav), MØ, Rangleklods, Banks, Chet Faker, Flume, Disclosure, Moderat, but much more from classic music to rock, I always listen to music, while studying, cooking, sporting, ...
fun fact: I used to play spanish guitar for 7 years :D

Movies: so here I've really got something to improve. I haven't seen much movies, not even the great classics, sadly. When I was kid I was always so over-ocuppied with all the hobbies and stuff that TV was really something super special for me. Also I have 3 siblings so imagine the fights over the tv remote as the eldest I needed to surrender. And eventually not watching TV or cinema has stuck with me.

I love books, I prefer contemporary authors but also I wouldn't hesitate to read the classic. But reading classic reminds me much of high school as we always did the never ending analysis. :D I'm currently reading Perks of being wallflower. Last finished was Sorcière de Portobello and the next to go is Norwegian wood.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I think saving a life would win every time so that's it :D few times I was lucky enough to be at the right place in a right time.

Teach, Learn, Share

I actually don't know what to write in here but as I'm a ski trainer and instructor, if you come to Slovakia you can count on me.
Also I can teach you the basic suturing and I'm certificated medical trainer of soft skills. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Positive energy, fun, experiences, food and a bring a little of my culture. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Croatia, France, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan