Born in Ukraine. Got my undergraduate degree in languages and planned to be a teacher, but moved to USA in 2007 to San Francisco Bay area. I work as a finance guy in an office but try to get out outside and enjoy nature on the weekends. I also do my best to travel once or twice a year.

I like activities. I got SCUBA cert recently, like hiking and biking. Definitely into water sports - water skiing, snorkel and just being on the beach. My trips are usually outside of rural areas. i try to explore as much as i can. I am that person that doesn't want to go to an upscale restaurant somewhere abroad. I want to eat with locals and get a flavor of their life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet interesting people and get new friends who live abroad.

Interests

Hiking, camping, swimming, biking, climbing, yoga, ujam, free weighs. I like to explore.

• yoga
• traveling
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• skiing
• sports
• rock climbing
• swimming
• teaching
• languages
• law
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Sci-fi, i listen to different genres of music from violin (Lindsey Stirling) to folk and country and of course Ukrainian music.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to be camp counselor for 5 years (summers). It was as beneficial to me as to my peers and kids i worked with.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have an open mind and like to connect with diverse folks.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Passion for life i guess. Not sure what i am supposed to put here.

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Nigeria, Ukraine, United States