I’m Eli - a curious soul from Bulgaria, traveling the world on a tight budget and a big dose of enthusiasm. I move slowly, stopping here and there to work a little, learn a lot, and keep the journey going. For me, travel is an ongoing experiment in living simply and discovering what really matters.

I spent about 20 years working as a graphic designer, prepress specialist, and photographer. These days, I’ve added new skills to my toolkit: I’m a certified massage therapist and a seasoned housekeeper (cleaning tends to be the easiest short-term job to find on the road).

I once had a “normal life”, whatever that means - but eventually, I felt the urge for a big change. And the answer came in the most unexpected way (I might share that story if we meet!). One of my favorite chapters so far: learning to ride a motorbike at 42. It was pure fun! I’ve since let go of the dream to travel on two wheels - for now, at least - but the spirit of adventure is still riding with me.

You can also find more information in my blog; http://bolyarska.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Mainly because that way I meet so many valuable and interesting people! Some of them becoming friends for life.

Interests

• photography
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• camping
• nature
• motorcycling

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I made a hitchhiking trip of more than 11 000 km, passing through 15 countries in about an year! 😉

What I Can Share with Hosts

Some stories, nice chat, cup of coffee and maybe a professional back-shoulders massage, if I am in condition to do so.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Romania, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom