I'm a biologist and self-taught computer programmer. I believe that the best thing in life is to constantly learn and experience new things, so there's a million of things I love to do in my free time. I especially love everything connected with creating and crafting - currently my biggest hobby is cosplaying and sewing on my machine, but I'm also making jewelry and knitting. My other passion is choir singing, which is also a form of creating, but in a immaterial way. Since this is Couchsurfing I couldn't not mention travelling:) I love active forms of exploration - hiking and cycling. Visiting far away, remote areas with nature that is unspoilt by human influence is something that brings me greatest joy. I was lucky to be a scout for some years and that gave me an opportunity to see many amazing places. My biggest travel-related dream is to hike the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand