Hi! I'm Iryna (or Irene or Ira, as you wish :))
I'm a Christian, a family photographer, dreamer, traveler, foodie and life lover. As a philologist by profession, I've read too many texts and one day decided I'm done with it. I chose photography which I love more and read for pleasure only now :) There was a bunch of years as a photo editor in a publishing house and now I'm on my own with much more time for myself and exploring the world...
I'm an easy-going and open-minded person, I guess, but you have to make all conclusions by yourself, hah ;)

Me on FB: www.facebook.com/irina.magurchak

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travelling is the biggest my passion for the last years.
Since my husband doesn't share this feeling much, I often travel as a solo backpacker. But sometimes we travel together. He isn't into cities but more of a nature lover guy. As for me, I like both ways and just love to know the country on different sides it can show me... And I believe the best way to know another country is to communicate with locals and to try national cuisine as well :)

Interests

• books
• photography
• cooking
• wine
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• good movies
• learning new languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: jazz, folk, rock, indie rock, classic

Movies: A Beautiful Mind, Life is Beautiful (Roberto Benigni), The Intouchables (1+1), Knockin' On Heaven's Door, The Green Mile, Fight Club...

Teach, Learn, Share

Ukrainian and russian language exchange, cooking together if you wish :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I live with my husband in a small suburb village near Kyiv. So, if you decide to visit Ukrainian capital I can show you its best sides or give you at least some tips on where to go or what to do if I have no time to accompany you.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Vatican City State