Hey there, adventurous spirits and warm-hearted hosts! I'm Diyar—a linguistic aficionado, tech enthusiast, and academic nomad. Born and raised in the Silk Road city of Taraz, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, I’m a treasure trove of stories from lands less traveled.

My Journey 🌍
I honed my academic skills in Almaty, Kazakhstan's vibrant hub. Summer 2015 was a game-changer! I crossed the Atlantic and got a taste of the American Dream 🇺🇸. In 2019 I found myself in Tallinn, Estonia 🇪🇪, absorbing Nordic vibes while balancing studies and work. And let's not forget my sun-kissed Erasmus adventure in Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹 in 2021!

📣 Fast Forward to Now: I ditched the 9-to-5 grind in May 2023 for my adventure in none other than the City of Lights—Paris, France 🇫🇷. That's right! Six weeks of cultural immersion and making the most of la vie en rose.

As of mid-July 2023, I've been soaking up every byte and bit of coding magic at a high-intensity boot camp in Berlin 🇩🇪.

Moved back to Tallinn, where I am currently based.

Let’s Connect! 📲
Instagram: Diarsch
LinkedIn: Diyar Shyrymbek
Facebook: Diar Shyrymbek

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

On a quest for globe-trotting buddies and unforgettable stories! 🌍 I'm all about making memories, diving into local vibes, and sharing the coolest tales from my Almaty-Tallinn-Lisbon-Berlin journey.

Interests

• photography
• yoga
• traveling
• hiking
• swimming
• languages
• ukulele
• netflix
• breathwork
• retreat
• calithenics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Spent 6 minutes in the icebath 🧊

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a good storyteller. I am from a huge country with a small population. So it's rare to meet people from Kazakhstan in general. I can share my experience growing up in such a unique place, and share about my life in Estonia and Portugal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Portugal, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Estonia, France, Germany, Kazakhstan, Portugal, United States