My journey to a life of travel took a slightly unconventional route. I actually graduated from finance school and the CFA Institute, and spent 13 years building a career in banks, the stock market, and investment banking. But everything changed when I took a 20-day solo backpacking trip to Iran using Couchsurfing. That experience completely altered the trajectory of my life. I wrote a book about the journey (Couch Traverler in IRAN), it became successful, and I discovered a deep passion for storytelling. I quickly realized I could no longer be an employee waiting around for a couple of weeks of vacation each year. In 2015, I saved up my money, quit my corporate job, and spent the next four years traveling the world. Along the way, I began sharing my stories online and built a social media community of over 1 million followers. Facebook: @amrrbadawy Instagram: @amrbadawy_ In 2019, I founded my own travel agency, Travel Sawa. Like any new venture, it came with its struggles, but it eventually grew into a massive success and now serves as the main sponsor for my travels. For a few years, building the business and scouting new destinations for group trips consumed all my time, so I had to step away from hosting and surfing. Now that the agency is established, Iโve finally regained my freedom, and I am thrilled to be back in the Couchsurfing community where it all started! These days, my life is on the road. I am currently overlanding in my customized 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser, "Battuta." I am spending this year exploring Europe, with big plans to take on Africa, Asia, and Latin America in the coming years.
Hi.. Iโm Andrew. Yeah, that's my real name ๐ Also my nickname Andy "A tourist sees what they came to see; a traveler sees what is there." Passionate about authentic experiences, meeting genuine people, and discovering places off the beaten path. Always believing that the best stories come from the unplanned moments. Reach out: Instagram: @andrewhanna21 Facebook : @MrAndrewhanna whatsapp: @andrewhanna25 Always believing.....
CURRENT MISSION I would like to host foreigners so i can have more experience in knowing diferent cultures and learning from them and explaining them the beauty life of Egypt and I believe everyday where are learning something new. ABOUT ME I am educated person like to read,watch football matches and like to live next to the sea and I am like millions of egyptian people whom are known as generous people ,I like to meet diferent people to learn and understanding what is happening in the rest of the world and I believe that all people are able to live togther without any difernt in religion or color or other things because the world is open for everyone. PHILOSOPHY religion is for GOD and life is opened for everyone
Mahmoud ๐ช๐ฌ | Pharmacist & Backpacker. I value nature and deep human connection over sightseeing. My goal is to show you the real, authentic vibes of Egypt beyond the landmarks. I believe in growth through diversity. ๐ Hosting Request should be 72h earlier. ๐ธ IG: Mahmoudayman00 ๐ WhatsApp : +201117178078
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