I'm Ukrainian. I lived in the USA for almost a year and Couchsurfing helped me a lot and give me and an opportunity to travel across USA, Canada and even a tiny bit of Mexico. After that I went back home, traveled around Europe, worked in Poland, and decided that Ukraine is the country I want to build my life in. But the war changed everything, right now I was lucky enough to receive a scholarship in Vancouver In Institute of media arts and study Photography in a safe place and surround by great people that help me a lot to go through what happening in Ukraine right now. I love traveling and learn about different cultures and people. I have a big family, so I know what it means to share and be responsible. My instagram https://www.instagram.com/lana_belous/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's can be fun, you can found new friends, share impressions, learn something new. And in any case it will be incredible experience. How I said before, I’m still looking who I want to be, And I think that this type of travel with meeting new people with different views can help me found myself.

Interests

• dancing
• cooking
• reading
• traveling
• sports
• watching movies
• trying new things
• having fun
• trying new foods

Music, Movies, and Books

Music : Ed Sheeran - all songs
Books: Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Movies: Home Alone 1,2

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived two weeks with my friends in the mountains in tents and it’s was rain all the time. We eat only the food that was cooked on a fireplace. And we washed in a mountain river, that was extremely cold. It’s was difficult, but also a lots of fun and amazing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Ukrainian or Russian. I can share food with you, maybe teach how to cook Ukrainian dishes) I have a garden, so I always have fresh fruit and vegetables. I can show you around and be your translator, if English is the only language you know.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I like to think that the cultural exchange will go both ways)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Egypt, Mexico, Russian Federation, Turkey, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Ukraine, United States