Snowboarding, Skiing & Cross-Country Skiing

I learned to snowboard first, and only later tried alpine skiing. As for cross-country skiing, I've been doing it since childhood.

Snowboarding taught me patience. Every fall brings you one step closer to the moment when riding starts to feel effortless and truly enjoyable.

Alpine skiing is all about the feeling of flying—wind in your face and nothing but a snow-covered slope ahead. To me, it's one of the best ways to fall in love with the mountains and winter.

Cross-country skiing is a completely different experience. It's a meditative way to move through nature, leaving you with pleasantly tired legs and a clear mind.

These days, cross-country skiing brings me the most joy. Maybe because it's less extreme. Or maybe because, as I've grown older, I've come to value not speed, but simply being outdoors, moving, and enjoying nature.

  • Solden, Austria

  • Solden, Austria

  • Solden, Austria

  • Solden, Austria

  • Zakopane, Poland

  • Zakopane, Poland

  • Bialka-Tatrzanska, Poland

  • Bialka-Tatrzanska, Poland

  • Bukovel, Ukraine

  • Bukovel, Ukraine

  • Solden, Austria

Running, Cycling & Walking

Running and cycling were my main sports throughout my school years. That's probably why I still enjoy them so much today. As for walking, it only became one of my favorite ways to spend time after I turned 35.

Running taught me that even a few kilometers can completely change your mood and leave you feeling lighter.

Cycling has a way of slowing down my thoughts while helping me see so much more of the world around me. All it takes is getting on my bike, and an ordinary day turns into a small adventure.

Walking reminds me that sometimes all you need to do is step outside. A simple walk can clear your mind and make the whole day feel better.

These days, I no longer try to decide which activity is the best. I simply choose the one I feel like doing in that moment. After all, it's not about the result—it's about enjoying the movement.

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Munich, Germany

  • Munich, Germany

  • Munich, Germany

  • Munich, Germany

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Ljubljana, Slovenia

  • Ljubljana, Slovenia

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Warsaw, Poland


Surfing turned out to be one of the most extreme sports I've ever tried. I love watching surfers and admire the way they ride the waves, but I also realized that being out there in the ocean isn't really for me.

Still, I'm very glad I gave it a try. One day, I managed to catch my first green wave on my own, and that moment alone made the whole experience worthwhile.

Surfing teaches you to accept that not everything can be controlled. You can't tell the waves what to do—you can only watch, wait for the right moment, and enjoy every good ride.

Surfskating lets you experience a little bit of surfing even when you're far from the ocean. It's all about smooth movement, balance, and that wonderful feeling of gliding rather than simply riding on pavement.

Surfing & Surfskating

  • San Sebastian, Spain

  • Baleal, Portugal

  • Baleal, Portugal

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Ericeira, Portugal

  • Ericeira, Portugal

  • Baleal, Portugal

  • Baleal, Portugal

  • Baleal, Portugal

  • Baleal, Portugal

  • Cascais, Portugal

  • Baleal, Portugal

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

Puppy Yoga

Puppy yoga is probably the only activity where you don't mind if you can't finish a pose. :)

By then, a puppy has already fallen asleep on your mat, climbed into your lap, or decided it's time to play.

It's not so much about perfect yoga poses as it is about smiles, laughter, and spending time with adorable puppies. You leave feeling not only more relaxed, but genuinely happier.

As for me, I don't really go there for the yoga—although I do manage to do a few poses. :) I go for the puppies. It's my chance to spend time with them, get my dose of joy, play with them, and simply enjoy being around these little creatures that so generously share their unconditional love.

  • Lapki, Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Lapki, Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Lapki, Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Lapki, Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Lapki, Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Lapki, Kyiv, Ukraine

Gardening

Gardening became an unexpected passion for me and another form of physical activity that, while not a sport, certainly keeps you moving. It takes more than patience—it also requires plenty of physical effort: trimming bushes with large pruning shears, digging, squatting, bending, and carrying soil or plants.

But the greatest value of gardening lies elsewhere. It's a chance to slow down, spend time in nature, care for something living, and simply enjoy the process. There's something deeply meditative about it: your hands stay busy, your mind gets to rest, and before long, you begin to see the results of your care.

Moments like these remind me that being active doesn't always have to mean playing sports. Sometimes, the most rewarding movement is also the most therapeutic.

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada

  • Surrey, Canada