Hey! I’m a psychologist and teacher from Warsaw, passionate about traveling the world, meeting new people, and discovering cultures through all the senses. 🧠👀👃

Right now, I’m mostly based in Valencia, Spain, where I work at a school. In addition, I work remotely with a Polish NGO focused on mental health and a German startup dedicated to sustainable solutions. 💚

I’ve always believed that we have a real impact on the world and the people around us. That’s why every day, I try to do at least one thing for our planet - or simply make someone smile through small acts of kindness. I truly believe that good energy comes back to you, and that belief keeps me going through life with a smile on my face, no matter what I’m going through. 🫶✌️

Traveling is my greatest passion, and I take every opportunity to explore new places. So far, the countries I’ve fallen in love with the most are Montenegro, Hungary, and Italy. My experiences traveling across Europe and living abroad have shown me just how much of the world is still waiting to be discovered and I hope I never stop exploring it. 🌍🚗

Back on CS after longish brake, can’t wait to hang out with our community again!!

instagram: mcrela_ (feel free to hit me up there!)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting new people (often complete strangers) has always been a meaningful part of my journey, not just while traveling, but in everyday life. I believe that being open and genuinely curious about others is the key to building real connections and friendships. Simply sharing your space and time with someone, even if just for a day or two, can lead to unforgettable conversations, unexpected adventures, and valuable experiences that stay with us far longer than we ever imagined.

Interests

Besides traveling, which we all love, I’m also really passionate about film photography and video art, especially works created by queer artists.

• arts
• architecture
• interior design
• photography
• cooking
• working out
• traveling
• cars
• music
• swimming
• psychology
• hitchhiking
• food
• activism
• gym

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently reading: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The craziest adventure of my life (and definitely one of the most humbling experiences) was my hitchhiking trip across Europe in 2024. During these looong 4 weeks, my best friend and I traveled all the way from Warsaw to Barcelona. Along the way, we visited 7 countries, caught 37 rides, and met countless amazing, kind-hearted people!!

Teach, Learn, Share

If you’re ever in Valencia (Spain) or Warsaw (Poland) I will be more than happy to provide you with the best local and authentic experience! I also have a veeery good lists of wonderful places to see or try in both cities and i’d love to share it with you!

What I Can Share with Hosts

One of my biggest passions is cooking so i’d be delighted to prepare something delicious for you - proud to say i mastered the art of making risotto, pasta and quiche. Have you ever tried polish pierogi? If not then it’s a high time to give it a shot!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Poland, Spain