Hello!

I am Russian/American from California studying environmental studies/geology currently living in Pavia Italy. Previously I was living in different cities in Italy studying language and photography. I like to spend most of my time outdoors preferably in the ocean! Back packing, surfing, acro yoga and capoeira are some of the few things I enjoy! Meeting people and exploring new places too!

If you are ever in Pavia, my home is open to any travelers!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like couchsurfing because it brings us together. Especially now with the social media world and all the technology often it feels very lonely because it is easy to be totally independent but when I am couchsurfing I meet people who have similar life stories than me or totally different stories and by sharing these stories we learn and grow!

Interests

Rock Climbing, Photography, Scuba diving, Food, Animals, Geology, Acro Yoga, Aerial silks,Slack lining, Ceramics, Capoeira, Surfing

• animals
• aquaria
• photography
• dining
• yoga
• traveling
• scuba diving
• rock climbing
• biology
• wwoof
• acroyoga
• aerial silk

Music, Movies, and Books

Simon & Garfunkel, The velvet underground, Nina Simone, Animal Collective, Fat Freddy Drop, Groundation... just a few

Habibi, Persepolis, the alchemist, cats cradle, life of hidden trees, kite runner

One of my favorite movies is "Motorcycle Diaries"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There has been many but some best memories are driving to Alaska from California and doing a moto trip through Viet Nam!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Company and experiences and russian card games! And maybe some italian home made desserts!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Cyprus, France, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Russian Federation, United States