Hello! I’m from Crimea, a beautiful peninsula on the Black Sea. I love movies, noodles, lemonades, meeting new people, hiking in the mountains, and traveling. I’ve visited 40 countries—all without flying. I’ve never been on a plane until 2024. So, now I using planes, but prefer to have land trip.

I believe I have three key positive qualities: tolerance, a good sense of humor, and a constant desire to learn and discover new things. Of course, that’s not all, but I think these are the most important.

My greatest journey began in 2012 when I hitchhiked through 12 Asian countries, traveling from Ukraine to Vietnam and back. It was a 10-month adventure. But my travels didn’t stop there. I’m always dreaming about new trips—and sometimes, I make them happen!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here because Couchsurfing allows me not only to travel but also to meet new people. I've made many friends through Couchsurfing, and that's really cool.

Couchsurfing also makes connecting with locals much easier. You don’t have to worry about how to meet people—you can naturally interact with those from different countries. I really enjoy that.

Interests

I’m passionate about cinema, literature, traveling, collecting coins, exploring beautiful places, and enjoying a bit of good alcohol—maybe some wine.

• literature
• movies
• traveling
• blogging
• hiking
• languages
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music bands:
Nirvana, Metallica, Moby, Tool, The Doors, Marilyn Manson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Offspring, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, Eddie Vedder, Кино, Океан Ельзи, Сплин, Аквариум, Гражданская Оборона, and others.

My favorite movies:
Forrest Gump, The Lord of the Rings, Knocking on Heaven's Door, Into the Wild, Pulp Fiction, The Big Lebowski, Brother and Brother 2, The Blair Witch Project, Home Alone, Groundhog Day, Interstate 60, Star Wars, and more.

My favorite books:
I enjoy works by Jules Verne, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Victor Pelevin, Robert Sheckley, Frédéric Beigbeder, Charles Bukowski, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jack London, Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, H.G. Wells, and others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Love

Teach, Learn, Share

I can give you tips on independent travel. I’ve traveled to 40 countries without ever taking a plane, so I know plenty of ways to save money, find places to stay, and travel efficiently. Whether it’s advice on hitchhiking, budget accommodation, or discovering hidden gems, I’m always happy to share what I’ve learned from my experiences on the road.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share food, along with travel stories, tips, and tricks on how to make your adventures more economical. Whether it’s budgeting, finding the best places to stay, or making the most out of your journey, I’ve got some practical advice from my travels.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Norway, Russian Federation, Ukraine