Hi! I’m Polly
P.s.: Half Ukrainian (by mother’s side), half Russian (by father’s). Born in Russia, raised in Ukraine, and I am strongly against the war 💔.

In love with life, open-minded and easy-going. A full-time traveler (it’s been 7 years 😅), always curious about new places and meeting people. For the past years I’ve been based in Thailand, but now travelling in Europe:)

✨ About me in a few facts:
• 🌍 I’m an entrepreneur, running my own project dedicated to fast language learning and discovering the incredible opportunities this world gives us.
• 🧠 Studying psychology (many years, but just started university in Business Psychology) and I’m deeply fascinated by the human mind and personal growth!
• ❤️ I also dive into sexology – I believe that understanding ourselves and others on a deeper level makes life more authentic and fulfilling.
• 💫 I have a small soul-project where I work with teenagers, helping them believe in themselves and find their own path – one of the most meaningful parts of my life. And honestly, they inspire me just as much as I try to inspire them 💫.
• 🎥 Right now starting a YouTube project about Couchsurfing and travel. So if we meet, you might just end up as a hero in my little film (don’t worry, no acting skills required 😅).

‼️‼️Important note: I really didn’t want to add this part, but I should… I understand that some people use Couchsurfing as a dating app, ok, maybe it’s normal, but I’m not one of them. I don’t use CS to look for relationships or hookups. What I’m here for if not sex? I’m here for deep talks at 2am (ok, maybe 2pm…;), laughing until it hurts, and maybe sharing secrets over a glass of wine (and I’m a good listener). Real cultural exchange, and maybe genuine friendship.

What I love: spontaneous adventures, car trips, humor, deep conversations, sharing cultures, filming stories, finding inspiration. For me Couchsurfing is not about a couch - it’s about making the world feel more connected and find « your people »

📍 Currently traveling in Europe, so I’m not hosting right now

Inst: p_milomaeva

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I follow my dream - explore the world. Every new place for me is a new shade of personal experience. It is interesting that every time it seems to me that I had been already here sometime in the distant past. I feel that I am a part of this place, this atmosphere, that I am life and life is me.

And, of course, I love to meet new people and share experiences.
I would be glad to spend time with you, share travel experiences, attitude, and just get to know each other.

Interests

• books
• literature
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• music
• business
• volunteering
• art
• cinema
• buddhism
• mindfulness
• producing
• cinematograph
• psychoanalysis
• spiritual practices
• cinema production

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to almost all kinds of music. Mostly chill out, alternative rock.

I don't have a favorite movie, but one of those that impressed me is "Ikiru" by Akira Kurosawa. I really love deep thrillers and psychology genres, which are permeated with a special atmosphere.

📚 Some books that shaped me:
• The Alchemist and Maktub by Paulo Coelho
• The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
• 7 Steps to Inner Power by Martial Arts Master Tae Yun Kim
• When Nietzsche Wept & Staring at the Sun by Irvin Yalom
• Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

Favourite authors: Paulo Coelho, Irvin Yalom, Carlos Castaneda ✨

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

✨ Some of the surprising things I’ve done:
• Staged a play in a theatre at the age of 15 🎭
• Studied to be a yoga teacher in India 🧘‍♀️
• Paraglided in Nepal and saw whales and the northern lights in Iceland 🌌🐋
• Escaped from kidnappers in Nepal (yes, really!) and reported them to the police 🚓💪
• Started projects from scratch
• Fell down 1000 times… but stood up 1001 😂

What I Can Share with Hosts

🎨I can teach you resin art
🌚Offer the tarot reading session
✨Give a breathing class (I am certified yoga teacher)
🍳Cook national ukrainien food

🌞Share a good mood:)

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Lithuania, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ukraine