I'm originally from Finland - half Finnish, half Russian - living currently in Israel (at this point 12 years). I'm an outgoing, spontaneous person who loves photography, traveling, food, different cultures, languages and nature.

I can't get enough to explore the world and meet new people and discover new cultures. I'm a foodie. I love a good laugh, spontaneous situations, connecting more deeply and I don't mind what some cultures consider as "awkward silences" (I'm still Finnish, small talk is not necessary, let's just enjoy the moment).

I do not fear traveling alone; I endure it. This time really opens all the senses.

Occasionally I travel with a friend or my husband.

My husband Vitali has his own craft beer label, so if we meet you together, this is for sure a topic to talk about

When you stay with us:
I, my husband Vitali, and our lovely dog Milush (people lover) will be hosting you. We work from Sunday to Thursday (Israeli work week). We will try our best to go out with you, but if not, we will try to give you our best tips for your trip.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to meet new people! I consider myself a cosmopolitan person, I enjoy spending time with people around the world. Also as photographer, I want to get to know to the locals and their culture.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• design
• interior design
• photography
• documentaries
• lgbt rights
• environment
• human rights
• womens rights
• cooking
• sauna
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• music
• swimming
• ecology
• history
• languages
• food
• nature
• cultures
• sustainability
• plants
• series
• culinary
• sustainable development
• empowerment
• investigative journalism
• sustainable living
• documentary photography
• photojournalism
• walking in nature
• pickling
• cooking shows

Music, Movies, and Books

All sorts of music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got stuck on a mountain in India and slept the night in an abandoned village, in chicken coop, covering myself with empty rice sacks.

Traveled from Finland to Asia and back by land and sea, without any smart phones etc, without any proper plan. Spent on the road 7 months and got to see a lot of amazing places and met many wonderful people.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can cook and teach also how to make some dishes. I would love to photograph you too, or we could go together to photograph somewhere.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook and help with projects. Photograph.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nepal, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Israel