I studied PR and media marketing. On bachelor's degree I was on comparative studies of civilization (mysterious name :P - I studied anthropology and history of different cultures). I am very open and tolerant person. My family is a mix of characteristic personalies with various views to the world. For example, my grandfather was a painter, my uncle is a pianist, and my dad is a biology lecturer at university. Growing up in such an environment I became a person with a colorful personality:

Some interesting facts:

My family comes from Bialowieza, where are the oldest forests in Europe. Check it out - Beautiful, isn't it? http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/33

All my childhood I lived in the village museum in Bialystok: http://www.bialostockiemuzeumwsi.pl/index.php

I spent three years of studies in Krakow and now live in Warsaw, but I also was on four month internship in Prague.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to explore different places through the eyes of the people who live there and get to know different cultures. Yes, yes, I know, very original answer as couchserfer - but it's true!

I also want to practice my English so if you like to meet in Warsaw for a talk - let me know :)

Interests

Art (in all forms and shapes), culture, anthropology, sociology and of course traveling.

Thanks to my profession I am interested in the human situation in the face of modern media. The state of society is largely dependent on the reach of the internet, television and the press - nothing new - today we are no longer dealing with panopticon and sinopicon. People are starting to have more influence on the media. Only question if they want to?

In other hend, I was always fascinated by the culture of the far east (as Japan) and in the far west (native americans). Shaman stories, myths, ghosts, and a bit of magic - that's what I love.

With age I increasingly enjoy the pleasure of listening to private stories - the little story written by people's lives - the best ares created by my grandparents.

• arts
• culture
• environment
• cooking
• recipes
• vegetarian
• drinking
• traveling
• anthropology
• communications
• history
• science
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm not a fanatic of one genre of music. In this area, I like to try different things, it all depends on my mood. Sometimes I'm surprised that the song actually caught my ear :P

I love the crazy ideas and magic in the movies; combination of a beautiful image with a bit of philosophy and psychology: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"; "Waking Life"; "Moonrise Kingdom"; "Dead Man"; "Transylvania"

Books: Jack Kerouac "The Dharma Bums"; Michel Houellebecq "Elementary Particles"; Haruki Murakami "Kafka on the Shore"

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a little chef - I really like to cook with friends. So I'm ready to teach everyone how to prepare delicious vegetarian dishes.

Because of where I lived and what I have studied I know a lot about Polish traditions and culture.

I am convinced that the greatest knowledge can be gained by approaching other people.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Smile, stories and recipes for Polish dishes and drinks.

If you're ever will be in Poland, I can show you (if I have time and funds in that period) Krakow, Warsaw, Bialystok or Bialowieza.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Poland