Hi there! I’m Yulia, a life coach and avid traveler with a big heart and open mind. I’m originally from Ukraine and I’ve lived in the USA, China, Poland, Iceland, and now the Netherlands. I’ve visited nearly 50 countries and am always ready for new adventures. For me, traveling isn’t just about places; it’s about connecting deeply with people, cultures, and myself.

My life philosophy is based on freedom, authenticity, and personal growth. The past few years have been especially transformative—I went through a serious accident, almost lost my life, but came out stronger than ever. Now, I help others through challenging times because I believe even the toughest moments can lead to growth.

Looking forward to meeting new friends and having meaningful conversations! I promise fascinating stories about life, travel, and the unexpected moments from my journeys 🌍

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with like-minded people who share a love for travel, adventure, and meaningful conversations. I believe in the power of genuine connections and trust the Couchsurfing community to offer both friendship and inspiration. Couchsurfing lets me see places through the eyes of locals, which makes every experience so much more enriching.

Interests

traveling, reading, swimming

• culture
• cooking
• running
• reading
• hiking
• swimming

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I discovered my love for running after re-learning how to walk, and within a year and a half, I completed my first half marathon. Running became my way to feel alive, fully present, and genuinely joyful. Every run brings me a deep sense of connection to life 🤍

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can share insights on personal growth, mindfulness, and overcoming life challenges. I love coaching people through their own transformations and helping them find their inner strength

Learn: Always excited to learn about local cultures, languages, and unique perspectives. I believe that every person has something valuable to teach, and I’m here to absorb new ideas.

Share: Stories from my travels around the world, tips on resilience and self-discovery, and, of course, a lot of laughter and positivity!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A positive and open attitude, lots of travel stories, and deep conversations about life, resilience, and self-discovery. I’m also happy to share some of my life coaching tools if you’re interested in personal growth, or help you find your inner motivation for any goals you’re pursuing. Plus, I can bring a bit of my home culture and past experiences from around the world!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Korea, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Iceland, Netherlands, Poland, Ukraine, United States