Hi, I used to travel all over the world when I was young and worked as a translator, frequently couchsurfing with family, friends and friends of friends, before couchsurfing was a thing. Then I got married and had four sons who are finally all enrolled in university. Now I am beginning to travel again, even considering moving back to Europe. While I am in the U.S. I am thinking about letting people couchsurf at our house and see how it goes. I have heard wonderful things about Bulgaria and hope to travel there soon. While I will not be couchsurfing there, I would love to meet up with my fellow couchsurfers while traveling!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Thinking about it, haven't done it since I was a teen.

Interests

• traveling
• volunteering
• adventure travel
• nature
• linguistics
• adventure
• foodie
• making friends
• natural medicine
• orthodox christianity

Music, Movies, and Books

To varied to list, very eclectic

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watched the birth of my goddaughter. Also briefly worked for NASA in the 1990's as a Russian translator.

Teach, Learn, Share

Love to pick peoples brains and share ideas.

What I Can Share with Hosts

American/Russian/Ukrainian upbringing and culture. Even though I was raised in the U.S. I did not speak English until I was 7 and lived in a self-contained Russian community called Jordanville. It was an amazing childhood.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico