Hi! I’m Karina.
I’ve lived in Tenerife for 16 years, in the peaceful north of the island. My home is in a small village surrounded by gorgeous mountains and within walking distance from the ocean — a perfect place for nature and silence lovers. At the same time, the nearest town is only 10 minutes away by car, so everything you need is still close. There is also a good bus conection.

I have a cozy private house with a comfortable guest bedroom, and I may host travelers for one or a few nights, when I am not travelling. Preferably those who host themselves, as I think this community is about givinf first. And also if they resonate with me. I spend a lot of time exploring nature, hiking, discovering hidden natural swimming pools, and I’m slowly transitioning into a digital-nomad lifestyle.

I enjoy meeting new people and having meaningful conversations. Depending on my work schedule, I may not always be able to join every activity, but I’m always happy to recommend places, help with planning, and share any information you might need. At the same time, my privacy is important to me, so I prefer to decide in the moment whether I feel like joining activities or enjoying some quiet time. And my place is smoke and alcohol free zone.

I am new on Couchsurfing, but I’ve already hosted a few people on other platforms, and now I’m excited to join this community — both as a host and as a traveler. It feels like the beginning of a new chapter, and I’m sure it will bring many beautiful experiences.

Interests

• concerts
• classical music
• gym
• healthy living
• personal growth
• hiking mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A few years ago, during one of my trips to the desert in Morroco, I met a nomad family whose kindness and simplicity touched me deeply. Their biggest challenge was access to water — the nearest source was far away, and the delivery is expensive.

I decided to sponsor and organise the digging of a well on their land. Today, that well is not only a blessing for the family and their daily needs, but also for the whole nomadic community around them.
Passing nomads can stop to refill their water, and even the animals — camels, goats, any creature that wanders through — drink from it.

It makes me very happy to know that something so simple can bring comfort, connection, and life to people and animals in the desert. It’s one of the things I’m most grateful to have been able to do.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Georgia, Iceland, India, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Latvia, Spain