I'm a pretty laid-back and calm person which is why I normally travel more like a middle-aged dad than an 18 year old student. The exception to that were trips I used to go on back in high school. Unfortunately, the way those trips were planned only allowed us to stay in one place for a day or two. In other words, it was quantity over quality, which explains why I've been all over Central/Western Europe and still don't know it too well. However, I aim to change that which is part of the reason why I'm here.
I've gone backpacking in the Carpathian mountains in Western Ukraine several times. That is quite a feat for a smoker who enjoys junk food a bit too much and hardly ever does anything sports-related. In my case, the destination was more important than the path, contrary to the popular saying. It's hard to enjoy yourself while you're going uphill in 35 degree weather with a backpack that's about the third of your weight, but the view from the peak of Ukraine's highest mountain is absolutely worth it.
I wouldn't exactly describe myself as an introvert, I simply value my privacy and I do need to recharge after social interactions from time to time. Despite that, I would absolutely be willing to talk to you about whatever you're interested in, depending on the circumstances of course. I like to keep my living space tidy and comfortable, so you shouldn't be afraid of me making a huge mess in your residence. I only drink occasionally when I have absolutely nothing else to do, which won't be the case in a new country where there's so much to explore.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

This may sound like a cliche (probably because that's exactly what it is), but I am willing to step out of my comfort zone in order to expand it. As of right now, I am planning a trip with a group of friends who recommended Couchsurfing and I thought I'd give it a try. I could, of course, stay in a hotel like the boring traveller I usually am, but from what I hear, Couchsurfing provides a more exciting (and cheaper) experience.

Music, Movies, and Books

I used to listen to a lot of hip-hop and punk rock, but these days I'm more into psychedelic rock from the 60's (The Doors being the most obvious example).
As far as literature is concerned, I don't read nearly as much fiction as I used to. The reason for that is the fact that the educational process of a philosophy student mainly consists of reading various monographies, which leaves me with no time or desire to look at anything containing letters for any longer. If I had to pick a couple of favourites though, I'd pick "The Good Soldier Švejk" by Jaroslav Hašek and "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess.
I'm more into TV series than films, although I never miss a new Tarantino movie. Kubrick's adaptation of "A Clockwork Orange" is also among my favourites. I'm into "Game of Thrones" (who isn't?) and anti-hero series such as "The Sopranos" and "Breaking Bad".

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Nothing worth sharing here, at least in my opinion.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the basics of Ukrainian or Russian. Of course, I won't make you a fluent speaker, but hopefully, by the end of my stay you will be able to read the alphabet, order a coffee or tell someone to leave you alone in a less than polite manner.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a pretty good cook, at least I can follow any given recipe well enough, so if you ever want/need me to cook dinner, I can try and take care of that. If you want, I can get you a souvenir from Ukraine. I keep hearing great things about our chocolate, you might want to try it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine