Hey I’m Val.

I’m Ukrainian but mostly grew up in Germany. What I love is - something that touched the soul like art, music, books and of course interesting conversations with people. Usually I’m super spontaneous and jump into situations. As a true optimist in life I think all things happen for a reason. My biggest passion in life is analog street photography (I have an Instagram account you can check it out if you want @val.pocahonta)

I would say I’m a good listener, because I’m genuinely interested in the life’s and mindsets of people I meet.

I finished my studies a long time ago and work in a fully remote company - creating websites.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To be honest when I was younger I was like : I want to travel the world and see as many places as possible. After I started traveling I realized travel is about the people you meet. And life is about the people you keep. I don‘t do couch surfing to save money - I really love to have connections with people with different mindsets, cultures learn from them and stay connected somehow.

I never take kindness and good hearted people for granted and you’ll receive also my kindness and respect in return.

Just to clarify, sadly it’s needed nowadays- I don’t see Couchsurfing as Tinder, so please no request with some back thoughts, to me that’s not the purpose of this platform. As well as I’m not your hotel, I will not host you, if you’re just saving money and don’t even read my profile. That’s not the couchsurfing spirit or a travelers mind for me.

In case you agree text me hakuna matata, so I know you read my bio and we’re on the same side with this ✌🏻

Interests

• animals
• photography
• tattoos
• wine
• yoga
• walking
• movies
• traveling
• drawing
• hiking
• swimming
• philosophy
• mountains
• art
• life
• exhibitions
• reading books
• climbing
• analog photography
• japanese language
• vinyl records
• moon
• henna tattoos
• funny people

Music, Movies, and Books

From super deep movies and books to stupidly funny TV soap operas - everything

My current favorite movie that touched me - Comet (2014) .

Also favorite book currently Moon Palace from Paul Auster and an all time favorite: a brief history of time from Stephen Hawking . It’s not that I’m a physician- I read it and convert it for my self in a philosophical way.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived isolated on a island in the Great Barrier Reef for 2 months without any shops, streets, phone connection and WiFi and now the craziest part - I met there Will Smith. I swear it’s true

What I Can Share with Hosts

Naturally I’m always helping people, and especially when I’m their house I can cook or help you clean up. In case you’re interested I can teach you Russian, English, German or basic Japanese (I’m currently learning it) or get you into analog photography.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Indonesia