Hello! I’m Dr. Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Hussein Almashhadi — a medical doctor, chiropter, lawyer, and businessman. Yes, I wear many hats… and yes, I still sometimes lose them at airport security 😄
Despite the long title, I’m actually very simple: easy-going, fun-loving, curious, and grateful for life and the people I meet along the way.

I run businesses in Dubai, Serbia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Indonesia, which means I travel a lot and my suitcase has seen more countries than some passports.

Professional Traveler (Unofficial Title)

I’ve traveled to many parts of the world including:

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Georgia, Ukraine, England, Bolivia, Suriname, Haiti, Colombia, Serbia, Belgium, Laos, Vietnam, Maldives, and New Zealand.

At this point, I no longer panic when my flight is delayed — I just assume it’s “part of the adventure” 😄

Hosting & Couchsurfing Adventures

I’ve hosted solo female travelers, solo male travelers, and couples, and I’ve also been hosted by wonderful people around the world. Couchsurfing has taught me that the best souvenirs are friendships, shared meals, and funny travel stories that start with “This wasn’t in the plan…”

My place is safe, respectful, relaxed, and full of positive energy. I believe every guest should feel comfortable, welcomed, and free to be themselves. Bonus points if you enjoy laughing at travel mishaps and cultural misunderstandings (because we all have them).

Personality in One Boarding Pass

✔ Easy-going and open-minded
✔ Loves jokes, stories, and deep conversations
✔ Appreciates life and good company
✔ Can talk business, culture, or street food
✔ Believes Google Maps is sometimes just a suggestion

Why Couchsurfing?

Because hotels don’t tell stories — people do 😄
I’m here to meet interesting souls, exchange cultures, share laughs, and yes, also expand my international business network (some of the best ideas happen over coffee, not in boardrooms).

If you’re respectful, open-minded, and don’t mind a host who might say “I’ve been there!” to half your travel stories — you’re always welcome 🌍✨

Let’s make memories, not just check-in times.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because life is too short for boring hotels and lonely breakfasts 😄
I’m here to meet interesting people, exchange cultures, share travel stories, and create memories that last longer than a boarding pass. Couchsurfing turns trips into experiences and strangers into friends—and that’s my kind of travel.

Interests

• yoga
• massage therapy
• meditation
• cars
• camping
• badminton
• volunteering
• reading books
• hicking
• healthcare
• voleyball
• self-improvement
• motivational speaking
• voluntary work
• chiropractor

Music, Movies, and Books

🎬 Best Movies

War & History:

1. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

2. Schindler’s List (1993)

3. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

4. Gladiator (2000)

5. The Pianist (2002)

Horror:
6. The Conjuring (2013)
7. Hereditary (2018)
8. The Exorcist (1973)

Romantic:
9. Casablanca (1942)
10. The Notebook (2004)

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📚 Best Books

1. Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind – Yuval Noah Harari (History)

2. The Art of War – Sun Tzu (War & Strategy)

3. Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl (Psychology)

4. The Interpretation of Dreams – Sigmund Freud (Psychology)

5. The Forty Rules of Love – Elif Shafak (Sufi/Poetry)

6. Diwan-e-Hafiz – Hafiz Shirazi (Sufi Poetry)

7. Bulleh Shah: Selected Poems (Punjabi Sufi Poetry)

8. War and Peace – Leo Tolstoy (History & War)

9. Love Sonnets of Ghalib – Mirza Ghalib (Romantic/Poetry)

10. Kabir: Ecstatic Poems – Translated by Robert Bly (Sufi/Philosophy)

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🎶 Old Indian Romantic & Sufi Music

Lag Ja Gale – Lata Mangeshkar

Aap Ki Nazron Ne Samjha – Lata Mangeshkar

Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi Shikwa Nahi – Kishore Kumar & Lata Mangeshkar

Chaudhvin Ka Chand – Mohammed Rafi

Poocho Na Kaise Maine Rain Bitayi – Manna Dey

Chupke Chupke Raat Din – Ghulam Ali (Ghazal)

Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo – Farida Khanum (Sufi/ghazal)

Ranjish Hi Sahi – Mehdi Hassan

Dama Dam Mast Qalandar – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Sufi Qawwali)

Madhuban Mein Radhika Nache Re – Mohammed Rafi (Classical Romantic)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most meaningful chapters of my life was volunteering as a doctor in Indonesia. I spent several weeks providing free medical care in remote villages, where access to healthcare was extremely limited. Alongside dedicated local health workers, I treated patients, conducted health education sessions, and even helped deliver babies in small rural clinics.

Beyond the medicine, it was the smiles, handshakes, shared laughter, and moments of trust—often without a shared language—that stayed with me. This experience deeply shaped me as a person and as a doctor, reminding me that kindness, empathy, and human connection can be just as powerful as any treatment.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love exchanging knowledge and experiences. I can teach and share insights from my work in medicine and healthcare, basic first aid and health awareness, as well as lessons from business, entrepreneurship, and international travel. I’m also happy to share cultural perspectives, life experiences, and a good sense of humor shaped by many countries and conversations.

I’m always eager to learn from others—new cultures, languages, traditions, food, travel stories, and different ways of seeing the world. I believe everyone has something valuable to teach, and the best learning often happens through genuine human connection and shared experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a safe, comfortable, and family-friendly place to stay in Islamabad (and other cities in Pakistan—because one city is never enough 😄).

✨ Insider tips for exploring Pakistan, from the breathtaking Northern Areas to the Salt Mines, Taxila, and cultural landmarks—basically, I help you look like a pro traveler without getting lost.
✨ Food adventures ranging from famous street snacks to homemade traditional dishes (warning: you may fall in love with Pakistani food and never want to leave).
✨ As a Chiropractor, I can offer free chiropractic sessions or a relaxing herbal massage—perfect after long flights, backpacking days, or “I slept funny on the bus” moments 😄

Most importantly, I share good vibes, laughs, hospitality, and stories—because the best travel memories usually happen off the itinerary.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bolivia, Cambodia, Colombia, England, Georgia, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates