Hi! I'm a Skopje native with a knack for international cultures. I'm passionate about languages, historical linguistics (common words and cultural ties between Macedonian, Spanish, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Iranian, Hindustani, specifically), as well as a penchant for philosophy, politics, and poetry. I'm generally interested in anything that is tangibly related to how to lead a better life. If you know a lot about beekeeping, for example, I would love to pick your brain about it. I'm extroverted when there's a more manageable number of new people, like 1 to 2, but introverted when new people outnumber people I know until I become comfortable eventually.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people and experience cities and cultures as a participant and not an observer. I want to see the way of life in closer detail. Ultimately, I want to compile all the little beautiful habits to lead a better life.

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Bill and Ted, Wayne's World, Indiana Jones, Christopher Nolan's Batman, Shawshank Redemption, Parasite, Trainspotting, Borat, Snatch, Watchmen; TV: Sherlock, Elementary, True Detective, Seinfeld, House, Sopranos.
Music: Sarah Vaughan, Billy Strayhorn, Anaïs Mitchell, Carminho, Milton Nascimento, Caetano Veloso, Jobim, Chico Buarque, Erkan Oğur, Petros Loukas Halikias, Metallica, Megadeth, Meshuggah, Vildhjarta, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Brazilian Funk, phonk, Bill Wurtz, Tigran Hamasyan, King Crimson, Tool, Rihanna, Fela Kuti, Slipknot, Foo Fighters, Queen.
Books: The Book of Tea, The First and Last Freedom, The Masnavi, Anti-Oedipus, Deschooling Society, The Kingdom of God is within You, The Need for a Sacred Science, Poetics of Space, The Conference of the Birds, Tao Te Ching, Philokalia, Familiar Quotation.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've tutored international students for their English as a Second Language classes from over 20 countries, sharing knowledge, offering a safespace where they can share their issues, and discussing cultures from a perspective that appreciates the beauty in each tradition.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hidden gems from everywhere in the world, be they songs, spiritual nuggets of wisdom I've collected on the way, books, interesting practices, linguistics knowledge. I love to cook, especially for other people. I dabble in Italian, Arabic, and Chinese cuisine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Macedonia, Serbia, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Macedonia, United States