Hi! My name is Alexandra. I have been traveling all my life. I am from San Francisco, California where I currently live. I also grew up in Maui, Hawaii. I am a ballet dancer, which has taken me around the world. As a teenager I trained in Moscow, Russia. Since then, I have traveled a lot for ballet. I hold a Bachelors degree in Russian Language from UC Santa Barbara and also studied at Middlebury College as a Kathryn Davis Fellow and at St. Petersburg State University. I hold certifications in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) too.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been traveling a lot as of late and honestly it gets expensive booking a place to stay everywhere I go! I love to meet people who live in the locations I am visiting, so what better way than to stay at a local's place! I love exploring different cultures, cuisines, and having unique experiences. I enjoy conversing with people an sharing life experiences!

Interests

• animals
• books
• interior design
• fashion
• photography
• classical music
• olympics
• travel
• art
• food
• nature
• ballet
• tea
• spirituality
• cafès
• wildlife conservation
• bookstores
• rhythmic gymnastics
• architecure
• eastern medicine

Music, Movies, and Books

I read more than anyone! I absolutely LOVE books! Hard to pick my favorites. I also love movies and always watch the yearly Academy Awards.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I trained at Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have a wide array of experiences under my belt from so much travel. My background of being a ballet dancer is pretty unique as well. Happy to share!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Slovakia, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States