Hello!

My name is Nicole, but I like to go by Nikusha. I'm 19 years old, and have an unquenchable thirst of wanderlust. I've lived in San Diego and Los Angeles; I'm currently living in Moscow, Russia.

I've traveled all the United States, visited Bali and Russia, and now I'm ready to explore Europe! I have never traveled to any country in Europe, so this is extremely exciting for me.

I'm an artist - two things I can't travel without is my notebook and pen.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My friends and I will be traveling through Europe, and I would love to see the city through a non-tourists perspective. What's better than a backstage pass to the hidden wonders of the world?

Interests

• culture
• photography
• diy
• languages
• travel
• art
• nature
• outdoors
• learning
• experimental music

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book, as of right now, is definitely Bagombo Snuff Box by Kurt Vonnegut. It's filled with a bunch of his short stories, which are all so captivating! Definitely a must read if you like a range of themes.

One of many favorite quotes would be by Vladimir G. Korlenko in his book, The Shades, A Phantasy; "My sting pricks your conscience and arouses you when you are caught napping. Sleep not, sleep not, ... awake and seek the truth!"

My favorite music really depends on my mood. I can go from Alt-j to Death Grirps, to Bauhaus, to Exodus. When I say that I like all types of music, I mean it! I'm always open to new music.

Some of my favorite movies would be Pan's Labyrinth, Idiocracy, and Pulp Fiction (how could you not list this movie).

I think Adult Swim is filled with masterminds. One day, I want to intern with them (maybe even work with them) - I've got a few ideas of my own.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Only one?!

If I had to pick, it would be living a life I love - past, present, and future. This trickles down to everything I do in life, while includes, but is not limited to, spontaneously deciding to defer from college and living in Russia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to think I've lived a lot, but I acknowledge that's naive.

To help my cause, your life experiences would be the education someone like me needs. We may find that we are much more similar than we think! I would love to uncover the enigma of those around me because shallow conversation is never beneficial, nor is it much fun.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Living with my grandma, I have come to learn some traditional Russian cuisines! It would be wonderful to explore dishes - our taste buds will surely thank us.

I will also help around the house: gardening, cleaning, or simply changing a light bulb!

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Mexico, Russian Federation

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States