Natural blonde, gypsy soul with a passport full of stories, a part-time professional mermaid (yes, really), and a full-time seeker of beautiful places and even better conversations; colored pencil artist with collectors around the world, former college professor and dance instructor because brains and hips don't lie. I was born and raised in Belarus and moved to the States in 2003, bounced between New Jersey and California, then landed in Austin, Texas because why not try all three time zones? I usually travel with my 7-pound Maltipoo co-pilot Puppy (yes, that’s his name).
Currently, I am a nomad and don’t have a place of my own, hence, I don’t host at the moment.
To me, Couchsurfing isn’t just a place to crash- it’s how I get to know the real side of a country. I’m endlessly curious about how people live, what they eat, how they decorate their homes in different cultures.
I’m working while I travel and I need solo time during the day to get things done, wander at my own pace, and have existential crises in peace. But by evening, I’m all yours- I love connecting over a slow dinner, a walk, or a couch chat that spirals into unexpected laughs or life stories. Because I still work and need my solitude too when I travel, I only have luxury of time and energy to hang out with my hosts. So a note to other travelers and locals that don’t host and just want to show me around- the only way to spend time with me is to host me.
A few notes/quirks about me
-I have a disability and some physical limitations, so no strenuous activities or anything that belongs in an action movie- yes to gentle strolls and snack breaks.
-I am allergic to synthetic fragrances so that means I won’t be able to stay with you if you can’t live without plug in air fresheners, scented candles etc.
-I’m gluten-free (think bread, pasta, pizza) and sugar-free, and don’t drink alcohol not because I’m difficult but because my body throws tantrums otherwise. If you want to eat/cook together, I’m down as long as you are respectful of my dietary choice and we can laugh when we burn the pan.
References:
If you scroll through my references, you’ll see a solid lineup of glowing feedback from lovely humans who actually met me. I do have two negative ones-both from people who never did. Life threw me a curveball, I had to cancel, I communicated… and they still weren’t happy. I get it. But I hope you’ll read the rest and trust your gut. Most people find me respectful, funny, and an uplifting presence to have around. And I hope to be hosted by easy-going understandings hosts that realize that traveling doesn’t always go as planned and last minute cancellation could happen not because of inconsideration but because of circumstances beyond my control.
I used to not leave bad references as I didn’t want to be negative and just wanted to move on and forget about bad experiences, but then I realized that I was doing the community disservice. I will also leave a bad reference if we agree on you hosting me, and then you ghost without communicating like an adult. This is very inconsiderate as it can ruin the whole trip and add so much stress for a traveller. Please find 10 seconds of your life to shoot a quick message “something came up/I changed my mind.” It’s just a basic bare minimum respect and consideration for another human being.

Where I’m Headed
This winter: Mexico.
Next summer: Germany, Portugal, Croatia, Switzerland, Ibiza, both of Italy, Austria and maybe your city too.

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Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I get bored being in one place too long. I love meeting new people and visiting new places.

Intereses

• beach

Música, películas y libros

All kinds of movies and music. I love books on health and lifestyle.

Algo increíble que he hecho

Went to Cabo for a weekend and ended up doing a grand tour of Mexico for 7 weeks. Lived in China for a year.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

I used to teach English and dance.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

My travel stories. I am a great cook as well.

Países que he visitado

Aruba, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, England, France, Greece, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Países en los que he vivido

Belarus, China, Mexico, United States