HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING In the past only as traveler, but now that I have more spacious accommodations, can be a host as well! COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE Spent some time in Arizona, England, and France, used couch surfing during those trips, and with each it was an excellent experience. The hosts were extraordinarily friendly and gracious. I just started hosting here in Chernivtsi as i moved to a larger more accommodating apartment, and have hosted several guests. It's a great experience to be able to meet so many different people from various counties. Had dinner the other night with two of my couchsufers (Switzerland and Japan), who met a French guy while in transit, and also joined us, and of course myself as an American and a local Ukrainian girl! Fascinating discussions! :)

I am quite eclectic in my musical tastes: classical, rock, country, bluegrass, Ukrainian folk and pop, hip-hop, jazz, and any other type of music that expresses the beauty (and challenges) of life. I like to read non-fiction histories, recently focusing on the Balkans and Eastern Europe. But have also read many other fiction novels and of course, the perfect synthesis for me, the historical fiction (e.g. Leon Uris, Ken Follet, James Michenor). I also have a developing interest in Religion, its historical development and social functions, cross cultural comparisons fascinate me.