ABOUT ME

Southern Californian, Russian descent, social introvert. Thoughtful, imaginative, idealistic, mellow. Athletic and energetic and like to challenge myself.

Solo traveling longer term (2+ months) through Italy to find myself on a career break. I worked on a small winery in Tuscany first to begin my trip. I am in love with Italy, drawn to the way people love life and each other.

I moved from Los Angeles to Utah to be closer to nature and the mountains. I am passionate about pushing my limits in nature with outdoor sports and activities.

I'm a minimalist - the less stuff and simpler life is, the better.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I haven't couch surfed yet ever but I am eager to get out of the tourist/hostel scene and understand the local perspective. I am easygoing and considerate.

I understand this is a mutual exchange, though I also understand if you need me to be independent :)

My airbnb profile has 20+ great references if it helps!

Interests

Cultures, traveling, meeting new people, politics, languages, reading, adrenaline rushes.

• arts
• hiking
• surfing
• rock climbing
• history
• languages
• food
• cooking and baking
• snowboarding,

Music, Movies, and Books

System of a Down, A Perfect Circle, Silvio Rodriguez, Franco Battiato, Five Finger Death Punch

Amelie, Little Miss Sunshine, Fight Club

Slaughterhouse 5, 1984, Middlesex

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backcountry snowboarding in the Canadian Rockies

Teach, Learn, Share

Russian, English, perspective of being a Russian American that lived all over the United States

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversation and company, cooking, help with chores/tasks

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Nicaragua, Panama, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States