Hi everyone, my name is Lina. I'm a Vietnamese born in Ukraine.
I'm a travel photographer, accent reduction specialist (American accent for Slavic speakers), business and medical English teacher
I lived in 4 different countries during my life: Ukraine, Romania, Vietnam and United States. For the past 4 years I lived in Lviv, Ukraine. But this year I’m moving a lot - stayed in Vietnam for 0.5 year, now staying in Kyiv and am planning to move abroad to a new country in 2025.
My favorite things to do are traveling, taking photographs, hanging out with my friends and trying new outdoor sports (I'm currently into rock climbing, and really want to get good at freediving and surfing).
My most amazing experiences have always been related to meeting new people and making new friends in my travels.
My instagram: instagram.com/linaoutdoors
My photos: linachu.pixieset.com

Pourquoi je suis sur Couchsurfing

I strongly believe that apps like Couchsurfing make our world a better place. And we, as hosts and couchsurfers contribute to that by being open-minded, kind and friendly people willing to make connections and learn about other cultures and different ways to look at this world. I've met wonderful individuals through Couchsurfing and am looking forward to making more friends around the globe.

Centres d'intérêt

Rock climbing, backpacking, taking photographs, and working on being a better accent specialist (American accent for Slavic people) and manager. Drums (a little bit)

• languages
• outdoors
• climbing
• outdoor sports
• outdoor photography

Morceaux de musique, films et livres

Indie folk rock, classic rock
The Great Gatsby

Une aventure extraordinaire que j'ai vécue

I traveled in a teardrop camper which we had built with my fiance for more than 6 months.
During that period and my other trips we visited 32 states and 41 US national parks.
I've hitchhiked in Alaska, I've swum with sea otters in San Diego, sea turtles in Hawaii, kayaked with orcas near San Juan Islands, WA, and beside huge icebergs in glacial lagoons, I've seen plenty of wildlife, among which are 38 bears.
I've found a puppy on an Arizonian road, saved him and now he travels with me and my fiancé (his name is Dusty). We’ve recently been altogether on a motorbike trip throughout Vietnam and Laos (you’d be laughing if I showed you photos of Dusty riding the motorbike with goggles on 🙂)

Enseignez, apprenez, partagez

I'm a good listener and conversation partner!
I can share my extensive experience and knowledge of traveling in USA, you have a chance to practice English/Ukrainian/Vietnamese, General American accent, and get to know 2 cultures in one person (Ukrainian and Vietnamese) and you’ll be welcome at my home (wherever it will be).

Ce que j'aimerais partager avec mes hôtes

Tips on traveling in the US
Language practice
Rock climbing skills - I can teach you basic techniques and belay you

Pays que j'ai visités

Belarus, Belgium, Cambodia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Netherlands, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Pays dans lesquels j'ai vécu

Romania, Ukraine, United States, Viet Nam