I’m Kristiāna, but everyone calls me Krista.

I like all things science-related, especially when they make me go “wait, what?” - which happens often.
I also enjoy humbling myself by doing yoga or some new sport and immediately questioning all my life choices mid-squat.

I love meeting new people while traveling — especially solo. I enjoy hearing how others see the world, where they’ve been, and what kind of weird or beautiful situations they’ve stumbled into.
Speaking of which, I somehow manage to get lost even with Google Maps, so I often end up in the most random places. But hey, that’s part of the fun - and I love sharing those stories later over tea.

Yes, tea. But loose-leaf, always. I’m on a mission to try every flavor out there.

About hosting:

I’m not always available, so please message me before sending a request to check if it’s a good time.

If you’ve read this far, mention the word penguin in your message. (Yes, I have a soft spot for them - but that’s a longer story for when we meet.)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people who see the world differently than I do, hear real stories, and experience places through local eyes — not just tourist checklists.

Interests

Art museums, books that make me feel things, yoga, being in nature, biology, long walks with no destination, and traveling to unusual or hidden places most people overlook.

• arts
• yoga
• walking

Music, Movies, and Books

Lately listening to a lot of The Smiths, Cocteau Twins, Mazzy Star, Big Thief, Salvia Palth or Radiohead. Basically, if it sounds like emotional damage with a nice melody - I’m in.
And I love Sufjan Steven’s music as well

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got completely lost in a questionable Bulgarian neighborhood with zero Google Maps, zero language skills… and somehow survived.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share local foods and simple kitchen magic that will (hopefully) make you fall in love with it.
Also happy to show you little secret corners of Riga you definitely won’t find on TripAdvisor.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, Finland, Latvia