CURRENT MISSION

Enjoy life and try something different every day!

ABOUT ME

I left home when I was 18 to live and study abroad. So far I've lived in Holland, Italy and the UK and I'm excited about where life would take me next! Obviously, I love travelling :) I moved to Bristol in 2013 to do a PhD in Economics and, most likely, I will be here for the next 2-3 years.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is what you make of it and not what people tell you it should be.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I only had my first couchsurfing experience a few months ago and I loved it! I wish I knew about couchsurfing earlier, but unfortunately it's not very popular in Bulgaria, so I only heard about it when I moved to the UK.

It's a great way to meet people and experience new places. I've only met a few couchsurfers so far, but I've kept in touch with them and I plan to meet them again. I like to do stuff together with the people I'm staying with/hosting. It's absolutely amazing - so many interesting stories fun activities that make for great memories in such a short space of time. That'a what a proper couchsurfing experience is!

Interests

Needless to say, I love travelling. I guess that's what all couchsurfers have in common :) I've seen a lot of impressive places in different countries but now I feel I want to experience something different. I don't like being a tourist, I like being an explorer. Nature is what impressed me most. Hiking or any outdoor activity is always a nice way to spend my time.

Apart from that, I find great joy in trying to sing and play the piano. I'm rubbish at both, but if you want us to get along, you should ask me to do a little showcase for you and say I sound great ;)

I love dancing as well. I teach a Bulgarian folklore dance class, which you are strongly encouraged to attend, should you happen to be around on a Friday night!

• singing
• folklore
• dancing
• folk dancing
• cooking
• baking
• traveling
• socializing
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• economics
• mathematics
• statistics
• study abroad

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm open to different styles of music. I tend to listen to Bulgarian radio as it brings a piece of home with me, wherever I go. I like to experience different things when it comes to music as well. I tend to take a little bit of every person I meet. A German room mate I had once, introduced me to Culcha Candela - I still listen to them, every now and again. There are many other examples, and I'd love to add your favourite band to my list.

Books....I love reading whenever I find the time. Lately, I've been reading books on physiology, emotional intelligence and similar cool stuff, so be careful, I may be able to read your mind ;)

I don't think I have a favourite movie. I like the ones that mess with your head - (it's not very difficult to mess with mine!). You probably would't want to watch a movie with me, as I am one of those who tend to ask silly questions..."where did that guy come from?/why did he just do this?/ I don't understand what's just happened!" :) Some of the movies I've really enjoyed - Interstellar, Inception, The Departed, Shawshank Redemption, Shutter Island, Whiplash, The Skin I live in. Ohh, and I do love a good, jumpy horror film as well!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stood on a piece of a floating iceberg :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some maths & stats or Bulgarian folk dancing, whichever you find more interesting :)

I'm happy to share my cooking & baking skills as well. If you are staying for a couple of days, cooking something (or at least sharing a recipe) from your home country is a must!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom