IMPORTANT: I’m on the trip in India right now until the end of December 2024. Unfortunately, I will not be able to host anyone during this time🙏

My name is Sugdiyona (Diona is the shorter version). I’m 22 years old, a feminist, photographer and social activist.

I have graduated from the University of World Languages (majoring in teaching English) in Tashkent in June this year. Back in 2021 I got Fulbright scholarship by Department of State and studied as an exchange student at Emporia State University in Kansas, US.

I’ve been working mainly in social development projects of international organizations like the UN, OSCE. Right now I’m working as a project manager in ecological projects at the ministry of ecology of Uzbekistan.

I love doing photography, in January this year I got to display for the first time some of my works at photo exhibition in Tashkent. At some point would love to do a documentary project about the lives of monks in Tibet.

I am into mindfulness and spirituality practices, love exploring and learning about different religions and cultures in general.

If you’re into art and music, then we’ll definitely find a common ground because I love going out to museums and cultural events and would love to recommend you some too. I play the guitar and recently bought Uzbek national drumming instrument Doira and am learning to play it too.

I really appreciate mindful, kind people, and myself am trying to be better at being so day by day.
I am open to meet new people of different backgrounds, I can show around the city and take to cultural events.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To learn about new cultures and share interesting elements of my culture, listen to the stories of different people, make international friends

Interests

Traveling, Photography, Hiking

• arts
• writing
• photography
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• rock music
• guitar
• hiking
• volunteering
• filming
• diplomacy
• coldplay

Music, Movies, and Books

Pop music (Coldplay, Sam Smith), Jazz, Rock music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I made my big dream come true by flying from one corner of the US to the other to enjoy the live concert of Coldplay in Seattle which I could never imagine to come true that soon.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Important: I can host female travelers or couples only.
I do not accept male travelers, but can give you some advice or hang out depending on the time.

I can provide a separate room with a mattress, and some home made food

Countries I’ve Visited

Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Turkey, United States