Hey there, it’s Niki here, Budapest-based designer, herbivore, professional life lover, aspiring writer and globetrotter.
I am in a constant discovery of not only the world and its humans but myself, and the things that make me and the people I love happy to be alive.

If you want to find out more about me, feel free to check out my blog, where I ramble about my travels, experiences, and share introspective little snippets of my life:
http://flyunbound.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Real life connection between people is something I miss terribly and cherish infinitely in today's world - and Couchsurfing has restored my faith both in that and humanity in general.
Besides my passion for travelling and exploring new places, I love exploring people's thoughts, feelings and stories even more. I just love how incredibly fast two complete strangers can become friends, no matter what cultural background they have.
I haven't yet been able to host anyone, but love to thank hosts' incredible generosity with delicious (vegan) meals I cook up using my mini spice bags I carry with me.

Interests

Veganism and gastronomy, arts, theatre, design, history, psychology, literature, nature, animals, humans and little humans, open squares, cafés, acoustic music, long conversations and comfortable silences

• animals
• pets
• arts
• writing
• literature
• design
• concerts
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• vegan
• running
• traveling
• painting
• music
• history
• psychology

Music, Movies, and Books

Never been able to define my favourite genres... Music, movies, and books that make me feel - happy, heartbroken, or just alive.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Accepted the (sometimes odd) way I am, and became my own best friend (still in progress).
Helped a five-year-old kid overcome his horrendous fear of painting by telling him it's just like spreading butter on a toast (and funny stories about painters).
Watched Mount Etna erupt from atop.
Attempted to sneak into a concert held in the Teatro Antico in Taormina, Sicily through ancient stone walls and cactuses (cacti?). We got thrown out, but it was worth it.
Attended Cinderella’s wedding wearing a 1950’s dress and beehive hairdo. In a short film at least.
Made an 18th century ball gown for the ball scene of the same film.

Guess that's more than one...

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to think. I like to think, then overthink and comtemplate, therefore I'm constantly realising things about all sorts of phenomena in life - and I love to share these thoughts with others; moreover, I like to have these conversations over a delicious meal I've cooked up :)
Besides, I have a neverending, great desire to learn about everything and anything, but mostly people and their stories, lives, thoughts and feelings.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Exciting food, funny stories, crazy dance moves! And hundreds of weird Hungarian expressions.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Hungary, United States