Hi, everyone! 👋

I’m Petar, currently based in Bulgaria, but really looking into opportunities to make a living from a distance while exploring the world. 🌍 Graphic or UX/UI design should allow that, but I’m still struggling to make it happen.

That’s one of the reasons I quit my job 6 months ago. Unfortunately, I did not travel for 6 months non-stop, but I had some great trips throughout - I walked Camino de Santiago in Spain, climbed Mount Ararat in Turkey, attended some big concerts while visiting multiple European cities.

When I travel, I try to spend time on more isolated places in order to be closer to nature and away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. I really enjoy trying new things and giving purpose (or a theme in a way) to each trip e.g. diving, surfing, yachting, beaching, concerts.

I’m trying to go back to my healthiest version from a year ago, when I was eating extremely healthy and exercising daily. Oh, and I’m a vegan. For the world and for the animals! 🌱

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to visit places, meet new people and learn how o live life. Seeking simplicity, happiness and freedom.

Instagram: @petarpodolinski

Interests

• photography
• running
• painting
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• sports
• food
• nature
• ocean
• veganism
• coral reefs

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - different genres and artists:

Dorian, 1915, Rubio, Hiatus Kaiyote, Fat Freddy's Drop, Moonchild, Anderson .Paak, Dirty Radio, Erykah Badu, Jungle, Feng Suave, Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, Dua Lipa, La Rosalía, Pablo Alborán, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Adele

Books and movies

Adventurous real-life stories, biography, sci-fi or self-development:

Movies: Wild, Into the Wild, Tracks, Avatar, Interstellar, etc.
Books: The courage to be disliked, The 4-hour work week, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

• swam with bioluminescent plankton at full moon on a Greek island
• climbed mouth Etna in Sicily
• saw the starry sky in Sahara desert, Morocco
• dived among coral reefs in the Red Sea, Egypt
• walked Camino de Santiago del Norte, Spain (828 km/31 days)
• climbed Mount Ararat, Turkey (5137 m)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would gladly cook you a delicious (vegan) meal to share over a conversation, take you out for dinner and/or bring a present from my home country. Apart, hanging out with hosts and getting to know each other while exploring the city is always a pleasure.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cuba, Cyprus, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bulgaria, Spain