I am a very social, friendly and a real "political animal" who ignores formalities when it comes to meeting new people and learning new things. I have worked and lived in different parts of the world. Recently, moved to DMV area.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I always find it boring when I end up in hotel rooms isolated without having an indigenous connection to where I travel. I assume that many travellers feel the same.

Interests

Soccer, volleyball and chess as well as reading and writing poetry.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Reggie, country, jazz and open to all types of music.
Books: Sold, a Long Way Gone, and Escape.
Movies: Once Upon a Time in the West; and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

On several occasions, I have been a co-pilot for MI2 helicopters without ANY training.
Survivor of many deadly situations thanks to the higher/divine power.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am a learner and an educator by heart. I enjoy teaching social sciences (human rights, law, economics, ethics, theories of international relations, foreign policy, government and public policy). At the same time, I am an everlasting student and am always interested in learning new legal, economics, and other social sciences theories and concepts. Lately, I have developed a passion for studying various types of empires and regimes. I have been pretty active in contributing to the human rights, economics, legal and political science literatures and presenting new papers and ideas to regional and international conferences. Despite being "political", I don't participate in junk politics.

What I Can Share with Hosts

In-depth conversations and taking the host out for lunch/dinner to reciprocate their kindness and hospitality.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Austria, Cambodia, Canada, France, Georgia, Germany, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, China, Hong Kong, India, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States