Born in Ukraine and based in Brooklyn, NY since I was 9, so I’m a healthy mix of Soviet Spy and Gangstalicious. I’m a crazy cat lady but will also exclaim in baby voice admiration over all things furry - and pigs. I’ve been vegetarian for 8 years with occasional seafood indulgence (fish don’t have fur), but I’m way past the stage of trying to convert others to the dark side. I’ve been told I was raised by wolves so I’m not entirely house broken and have little competency in formalities, but I usually shake hands gracefully. I guess I should mention that I quit my comfortable NYC medical spa marketing job with a one way ticket to India to become a yoga teacher and travel the world in March 2018. - buuuuut then I went back to NYC medical spa a year later because I actually love what I do.

I’m big on artsy pictures of the Instagram variety so you can check out my travel gallery @donna.ananda

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Getting to know places through their people

Interests

• animals
• cats
• wildlife
• animal welfare
• vegetarian
• yoga
• animal care
• hiking
• history
• adventure travel
• beaches
• spirituality
• vegetarian food
• comedy
• self-development
• plant medicine
• medicinal plants
• dogs and cats
• intelligent conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

Way of the peaceful warrior, all things Allen Watts, and comedy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Vipassana 10 day silent meditation course in Nepal probably ties with 10 day plant medicine retreat in Peru.

Teach, Learn, Share

I know some stuff if my memory is in a good mood

What I Can Share with Hosts

A pragmatic and unusual world view, an unconditional love for your pets, and a terrible singing voice.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Greece, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine, United States