Hey friends! 🙏🏼
My name is Maria and I am from beautiful and unfortunately not peaceful Ukraine 🇺🇦I live here and sometimes I still have an opportunity to travel.

And here are some facts about me.

I am teacher, cultural activist, public speaker, and just a regular person who has 2 beautiful cats. Jassey and Lis. I live with my partner in a small house near the lake (yeah, such a millennial’s dream).

I have been studying linguistics and then business administration in the University. Sometimes I take pictures with my film camera, sometimes I create art, sometimes I write down some stories in my notebook. But my favorite hobby is “beobachten” (a German word for to observe, to watch, to monitor und to notice).

Some facts:

I always have some tea with me.

The reason why I am traveling is meeting new people and listen new stories. And of course making new friends.

I can't live without art. And my cats.

Learning and respecting traditions is my hidden passion. I can tell you a lot about Ukrainian traditions and roots and also it will be interesting for me to learn more about your history and culture.

My totem is an Otter🦦

Instagram: @maria.matahari

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The world is so big and so small at the same time. One day you catch the moment when you understand, that money and things worth nothing. Only people connections and interactions could move the Word and make it a better place to be.
And the only thing you can give and share is your energy, produced somewhere inside your soul, inspired by the Universe . I am looking for soulmates around the world. And... is there any better place to meet if it isn’t just home kitchen?

Interests

• literature
• performing arts
• street art
• photography
• tattoos
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• extreme sports
• philosophy
• psychology
• mountains
• art
• nature
• dance
• meeting new people
• pole dance
• journey
• hichhiking
• psychoanalysis
• business ideas
• yoga and meditation

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: My spouse of energy is music. I really like live music, so if you are musician or just crazy about a good music we have a lot of common things. I like jazz, rock, alternative, punk rock, techno, IDM, blues...

BOOKS: Philosophy, Psychology, Fiction, Fantasy.

FILMS: I like films, directed by David Fincher and Wes Anderson, I am a big fan of David Linch and „Twin Peaks“.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1) I can tell you everything about work-life-war balance, if requested. Cuz I understand that this topic can be difficult for you to comprehend and it’s OK. 🫂

Teach, Learn, Share

Yoga, dancing and sport are the big part of my life. I appreciate nature and explore my inner world through the spiritual practice. Yoga sequence is always available for you 🙏🏼🫀

Also I really like cooking and telling curious stories from my life.😉

We could do yoga together or I can show you the power of herbs and plants. I am true Nature-lover.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share with you all my kindness and inspiration. Give you huge support and have a long talk with you and the silence❤️🩹. I can share my music, my books, my vegetarian’s and vegan’s experiences, my stories and my art..

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Germany, Scotland, Ukraine