Hi! I'm Rugilė, a curious soul from a little country called Lithuania, with a love for meaningful conversations and discovering new places through the eyes of locals.

By profession, I'm a medical doctor, currently in my first year of family medicine residency. I really enjoy talking about topics related to medicine, especially disease prevention, staying fit, and living healthily as long as possible— something like longevity. I love finding ways to include healthier foods into my routine, and I really enjoy discovering delicious healthy recipes and cooking nutritious meals.

I have a special place in my heart for ballet. I still dream of attending ballet classes and have been slowly working towards it—I've been taking barre classes for about a year. Last year, I had the chance to learn pickleball for about six months. I’ve tried running, but it just didn’t stick with me — I prefer other ways to stay active and enjoy moving my body.

I love theater and used to act in school plays. It was a wonderful experience that really helped me to express myself.

People say I have a warm and calm energy. I’m respectful, quite honest, and eager to listen—I truly believe everyone has a story worth hearing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy challenging myself and recently started solo traveling as a way to grow and explore the world independently. Joining Couchsurfing feels like a wonderful opportunity to do that.

Interests

Geocaching
Hiking
Exploring places (travelling)
Cooking
Socialising

• books
• cooking
• socializing
• medicine
• nature
• ballet
• theatre
• health
• longevity
• psychoanalysis
• cooking and eating

Music, Movies, and Books

I listen to a wide variety of music, though I tend to avoid heavy rock and metal. Lately, I’ve been enjoying more of Mac Miller and Gabrielė Vilkickytė, a Lithuanian singer. A big fan of Imagine dragons!

When it comes to books, I mostly read psychology-related topics that dive deep into trauma and specific life situations. Right now, I’m taking a break with some lighter novels to relax my mind after a long day at work.

My partner and I are currently watching award-winning films as well as timeless classics.

My favorite TV shows are Gilmore Girls and Modern Family — they feel like home to me.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the amazing things I’ve done is going to therapy for a few years. It has helped me understand myself better and feel more at peace with myself.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share my insights and experience about medicine, healthy living, and cooking nutritious meals.

I would love to learn about different cultures, local traditions or just having a meaningful talk about life.

I also enjoy exchanging book recommendations and movie tips.

If possible, I’d love to try local food, visit scenic nature spots, attend a barre workout, or go to a ballet performance.

What I Can Share with Hosts

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Countries I’ve Visited

Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Lithuania