I'm a third culture kid. Belgrade born, London raised. Usually travelling.

I love exploring the world and experiencing different cultures but I have not come close to visiting enough. Is there ever really a right time to stop exploring? Probably not.

My fascination with travel always existed in some form but really took off with a trip to Morocco at 19. Ever since, my appetite for travel has become hard to contain.

Recently, I spent some time in Italy striving to learn the language, getting to know the people and immersing myself in all things Italian!

A bit before that I travelled around Asia which offered many amazing opportunities and a window into a completely different way of life.

I enjoy spontaneous trips as much as planned and any bus/train/car/ferry/plane to another destination will do ;)

I would like to learn more languages. At the moment I have taken this task up with Hungarian.

I like (wild)cats and elephants (",)
I write postcards (snail mail still works!)
I also like stamps and foreign currency :'D
Ice cream and popcorn, together or separate is fine :P

If you would like a window into my life, feel free to check out my Instagram profile @nevena_ivastanin

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was introduced to CS by a friend and thought I would give it a go. So far the experience overall has been very positive. It is a fun way of travelling and getting to know people.

I've attended quite a few CS events in various countries, always with great atmosphere and interesting people from all walks of life.

When I am not travelling, I love hosting and the cultural exchange it offers.

Interests

I enjoy hiking and long walks. I try to go on a few trips every year, they're not often for long but I do as much as I can. Most recently I completed the Camino de Santiago in Spain and the Wicklow Way in Ireland.

I've always loved reading and am happy to read most genres really.

I love going to the theatre. I enjoy watching dramas, comedies, musicals, plays....
My favourite productions include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Les Miserables, Kinky Boots and Angela's Ashes.

I dabble in history, philosophy and politics. Sometimes there's even room for hearing out conspiracy theories!

Pole sport and aerial hoop have become a big part of my life and there are no adequate words to describe the sensation of working hard to achieve something that first appeared impossible.

I like landscape photography but I can't say I'm that good at it at the moment (currently looking into improving this). Photography tips are more than welcome!

• cats
• literature
• photography
• concerts
• dancing
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• stamps
• hiking
• rock climbing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Whatever is thought provocative, although I am willing to give most things a go. Recommendations are always welcome.

Piano, violin and cello ♡

I would like to watch more Italian films, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know.

Recently read: Raising my voice by Malalai Joya; Eredità di Lilli Gruber; Tempesta di Lilli Gruber.
Currently reading: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travel. It sounds so simple but it is truly one amazing thing I have done and will continue to do.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to eat spaghetti like an Italian...
I am happy to learn anything you can teach...
Let's share recipes...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversation + baked goods :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Italy, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia