I'm very calm and patient with strangers, can't spend much time in a company, and always need a portion of "lonely time" a day. It can be completely different with some people, and I become lively and open so quickly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I can't say that I like traveling so much. For me it's more valuable to visit a place and stay there for a while, rather than rushing from capital to capital staying one night in every. I prefer going deeper in details, and explore the area around a place I stay.
And it's obvious that I use Couchsurfing as a cheapest way of traveling, but sometimes as the most comfortable (easier to reach the home of a hosting person than look for a hostel/hotel). However, I would like to use it as a way to meet people who share my interests and could enlarge my knowledge.

Interests

I've been living in Lapland for several months already, near the cultural center of Sami people. Now I'm really enthusiastic of learning about their traditions, lifestyle and language. It makes me think also about visiting Sami areas in 4 countries to compare their ways of living.

I'm obsessed with nature and outdoor activities. I can walk around the forest for hours, but mainly alone, because I never met a person who would like to examine lichens on a rock or tree for a long time.

• volunteering
• ecotourism
• nature
• learning languages
• birdwatching
• forest walks
• ice fishing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: my choice of music depends on my mood and how I feel
Movies: The Lord of the rings, Wasabi, Mousehunt
Books: Márquez "100 years of solitude", Bulgakov "The Master and Margarita"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived Polar night at the 68th parallel north
Enjoyed aurora borealis 5 months in a row

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm not sure that I can host somebody, because I don't have an additional place to sleep, only a sleeping bag.

Countries I’ve Visited

Finland, France, Norway, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Russian Federation