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Overview

  • 14 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Russian; learning Portuguese
  • 41, Male
  • Member since 2007
  • bicycle rider, computer fixer, hostel worker, farmer, coo...
  • primeray school and a few years of community college in A...
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

fill the void - find a passion

ABOUT ME

I wish i knew more about me... I suppose that's the point of life - to continually self discover. Therefore I can not say who I am, but I can who I am trying to become - As for for now I am a lost soul. Traveling the world to seek the best ways to "be." I consider myself very adaptive and never cease to surprise myself. I love the odd, different, the quirky, the alternative. I have not yet committed to anything on a serious level - waiting for an epiphany to entice me into a dedicated path but I do like: bicycles, (obviously) travel, the ocean, trying to figure it all out...you know the big picture. Thus I travel and discover different ways of living in the same time adjusting my way, molding myself to be a better human being. I am an introvert who loves to party :) Life is just a ride, balancing on it is what I do.

PHILOSOPHY

Yet to be determined. I am open to everything, please enlighten me, As i am on a path of pathlessness.

But I do definitely subscribe to the philosophy of kindness, sharing, non - judgment, and love.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

see below!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfed a couch in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I must say it has been a superior experience. The idea of "living like a local" is far superior than the boring hotel experience. My next planed trip is a few weeks in Puerto Vallatra, Mexico. Although I will be staying in a small motel, I would love to meet some locals to introduce me some the flavors of Mexico.

Interests

passionate people, self discovery, linguistics, bicycles, analyzing media, dogs,  philosophy, exploring unexplored places,  questioning my desires, digital gadgets, exotic fruit, exploring my comfort zone, experiencing cultural traditions that are very far from my own.

  • dogs
  • partying
  • traveling
  • communications

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy a lot of genres, but very fond of underground hip hop, and down-tempo electronica and techno.

I haven't been reading as much since the internet came out but i usually choose nonfiction in the realms of history / politics / and social sciences.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have many little amazing things that I have done/do. (I will tell you in person)
As for a grand amazing thing, well I suppose I am working on that.

Teach, Learn, Share

yes. yes. yes.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Russian cuisine, mediocre humor, my music collection, and bicycle repair.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Israel, Mexico, Portugal, Russian Federation, South Korea, Spain, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States

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