Hey, I’m Ivan. I’m originally from Belarus, but I spent the last 12 years living in Japan, so it’s a place that’s still very close to me. I’m currently in my first semester studying Mechanical Engineering here in Germany.

Outside of university, I’m really into photography. I do aviation photography professionally and also enjoy nature photography as a hobby. It’s something I’ve been passionate about for quite a while.
insta: https://www.instagram.com/planespotting.jp/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m a huge fan of traveling, exploring new places, meeting people, and experiencing different cultures. I’d love to host fellow travelers at my dorm, and if I travel somewhere, I’d be thrilled to crash at your place and share stories :)

Interests

• photography
• aviation
• hiking
• backpacking
• skiing
• engineering

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve visited all 47 prefectures in Japan. Most recently, at age 18, I traveled solo to Longyearbyen, the northernmost city in the world, 78° nord.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, China, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belarus, Germany, Japan