You can look me up on Instagram: gossamerpearl

Hey y'all I hope you are having a wonderful day! I am a young professional in Atlanta, Ga. I am very passionate about the environment, sustainable living, art, and climate change. I am looking to expand my horizons and explore the beautiful world that we live on. I love traveling... don't we all. I don't always like to do touristy things while away from home. I try to experience things like locals. I love going to museums, libraries, looking at architecture, and eating great food. I am a 50/50 dog/cat person and own the cutest cat Leon in the world.... look at my bonus cat pic. I grew up in sunny California to Russian parents and then moved to Atlanta about 10 years ago and since have adopted the southern laid-back lifestyle.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet new people while exploring the world. My travel philosophy is to do as the locals do. So please show me your Friday night hang out spot, that small family owned restaurant you love so much, or that beautiful mural that not many get to experience.

I have not lived in a situation where I have been able to host any other couch surfers :( As soon as I move into my new apartment in September, I will have enough space to host others and give back to the community.

Interests

Environment, design, sustainability, art, fashion, hiking, reading, Atlanta, architecture, music, food, and cats.

• cats
• dogs
• arts
• architecture
• design
• fashion
• environment
• dining
• cooking
• technology
• cartoons
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• canoeing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- Beatles, Erik Satie, Liszt, and more.
Movies- Amelie, Mama Mia, and Pride and Prejudice.
Books- I love reading nonfiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing that I have done has to be my recent canoeing trip through the Congaree National Forest. Congaree is a beautiful old growth swamp in South Carolina. We were able to paddle to a back country campsite and explore the swamp the next day.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to cook and could teach you how to make a fantastic dessert. I can also practice Russian with you and would love to watch old soviet cartoons. We can also talk about climate change, green technology, and sustainability in our future.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook you a nice southern or Russian meal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States