My name is Maria. I speak English, Spanish and Russian.
I like travelling and exploring new places. I enjoy cooking, reading, walking, telling stories and making friends.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Learning local culture from people

Interests

Self perfection

• culture
• yoga
• ecology
• environmental studies
• trekking
• enviroment
• hot yoga

Music, Movies, and Books

Music// I think I got my first tape when I was 15. Not so impressive for a music lover, yet later in life I did gain many CDs and tones of media files that later on all got lost somewhere in the virtual space between lastfm and soundcloud. My dad played good guitar so as an infant I was fascinated with human ability to sing and play music. He listed to the rock music, like Queen and others but I am not really a fan of loud hero music. I like down tempo and even folk. But i'd rather listen to other people's choices. I've learned how to strum a few chords myself. And have to mention that at one point in my life I fantasized of becoming a hot DJ but couldn't decide on a style. I like radio. Not sad songs though. Well, sometimes...if it's like Temper Trap

Ooh. I like cool movies. After I grew up and had stopped watching Disney multiplication movies and Tom&Jerry series on VHD I moved on to the the Matrix, the Fight Club, the American Beauty, later on the Endless Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Love Actually. Now I've learned that when the whole world is no longer avail movies like Fellini's work and black and white comedies could save the day. I used to have friend who watched A lot of movies. Well, I am not like that. I could watch a movie on a prime time TV, in movie theatre with mom, a documentary in a public space. It's just about a good idea and a good mood. So wink face!

As far as reading I enjoy travel blogs and educational literature. I wish I was reading more as a child. I had read my first entire book from core to core at the age of 11 or 12 (I don't mean fairy tales and

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in New York for 10 years.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach English and some Spanish. I also have been practicing Yoga.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Life stories and pictures

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, France, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States