I have recently developed from a lazybone into a keen traveller and world-explorer. Not that I hadn't travelled before, but never on my own.

I am a student currently focusing on finally getting my MA degree in American studies. I am still imagining that after finishing my studies, I will have plenty of time for travelling and other good things (haha).

As you can see from my photos, I am a lover of animals of any kind (before I decided to study history, I used to dream of becoming a biologist :)).

And of course, I am open-minded, like everyone on CS.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

From the places I visit, I usually remember the talks much better than the walks. I have several times stayed with a host family when visiting a country. It always amazed me what I could learn from the people and would never have come across otherwise.

Though my current living arrangement doesn't allow me to host (btw, working on it!), I am looking forward to being a guide for anyone who is interested in exploring my hometown, Prague. In fact, I am still exploring the city myself and a company would be welcome!

Interests

History and politics, hiking and photographing, bouldering and horse riding.

COOKING AND EATING. All right, I don't mean to overemphasize it, I certainly don't spend all my time thinking about food. But gastronomy is gradually becoming one of my greatest hobbies. Plus it's a good way to experience other cultures.

I enjoy hanging out with friends, but usually prefer quiet evenings with (or without) a glass of wine to noisy parties.

I LOVE playing board games!!!

• animals
• singing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• partying
• politics
• board games
• traveling
• bouldering
• guitar
• hiking
• rock climbing
• biology
• history
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy escaping from studying to books I loved to read as a child: mystery stories and fantasy series. Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and recently Game of Thrones.

I usually watch movies about modern history events or current politics. Then I try to persuade myself that I will make use of the knowledge I gain.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent one semester abroad. It amazed me that I was able to do that. (Joke, but there's something about it - do you remember your feelings when you were far from home just on your own for the first time?)

I have seen many rare animal species in nature, like a baby seal in Greece. I have slept in a tent in the middle of a snow-covered forest in South Bohemia (and will never do that again). I have helped discover an entirely unexplored cave in Moravia.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would especially like to learn about other people's travelling experiences.

I can teach you basics on guitar - but want to learn more!

I am always happy when I have an opportunity to speak French and German or to use my (three) favourite phrases in Greek.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am considered to be a great cook (and I especially enjoy cooking in other people's kitchens).

Besides, I know many stories, fairytales and songs from my home country. And I can sing and play a guitar a little.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Germany, United States