Hi there! My name is Liliya. I am a traveling and writing enthusiast living in Kyiv. During my college years, I didn't have much opportunity to travel, but in the last couple years, 7 countries on my scratch map have lost the beautiful top layer of gold foil.

I work as a content manager for an IT company. I love my job because it lets my creative nature produce something pretty cool and meaningful. I (a philologist, a bookworm, a handicraft maker) live with a math geek named John :) He is my boyfriend and my best travel buddy. We live active lives and engage in activities like hiking, bike tours, skiing, etc. as often as our jobs let us. I also like clearing my head with long distance running and gym workouts.

I hope we'll help people worldwide discover Ukraine and get to travel with a more local perspective.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

+ I love traveling . And I hope Couchsurfing will give me insights into cultures and new experiences that would be hard to get while staying at a hotel or hostel.
+ I love meeting interesting people. It's a great chance to meet different folks from different walks and maybe even make new friends.

Interests

• running
• reading
• hiking
• snorkeling
• travelling
• bike riding
• creative writing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Let me list a few :)

+ When I was 16, I won the Future Leaders Exchange contest and got to spend 10 months in the US.
+ Every year on August 24, I climb a new mountain. How many mountains have I climbed and why on this date?? Include your guesses in your requests if you want me to host you in Kyiv :)
+ Saw a huge sea cow while snorkeling in Abu Dabbab.

What I Can Share with Hosts

+ conversation
+ food
+ entertainment
+ cool souvenirs from Ukraine (if you want something specific, just tell me :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belarus, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine, United States