🏡 “Safe stay, good food, new friends – welcome to Pakistan!”

👋 Hi, I’m Dr. Syed Zeeshan Hussain – a traveler, Neurologist & Chiropractor, originally from Mashhad 🇮🇷, now based in Islamabad 🇵🇰. I’ve been to 26 countries and love meeting new people, sharing stories, and learning about different cultures.

I live with my wife and kids, and together we enjoy hosting travelers, sharing traditional food, and exploring Pakistan’s hidden gems – from the Salt Mines and Taxila’s ancient Buddhist sites to the breathtaking Northern Areas.

As your host, I offer not only a safe, family-friendly stay but also great company, cultural exchange, and even a free chiropractic or herbal massage if you need to relax after your journey. Let’s make memories, share experiences, and discover the beauty of Pakistan together! 🌍✨

“Welcoming you into our home as family – safe stay, warm food, and shared smiles.”

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with open-minded people, exchange cultures, and show travelers the true beauty and hospitality of Pakistan. I want my guests to feel at home away from home.

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 amazing thing I’ve done 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. Working side by side with local health workers, I treated patients, conducted health education sessions, and even helped deliver babies in modest rural clinics. It was a life-changing experience that deepened my compassion, strengthened my purpose as a doctor, and reminded me how powerful human connection can be, especially across language and culture.

Teach, Learn, Share

👉 “I teach health & culture, learn languages & traditions, and share my home, food, and adventures across Pakistan.”

What I Can Share with Hosts

A safe, family-friendly place to stay in Islamabad (and other cities in Pakistan).
✨ Guidance for exploring Northern Areas, Salt Mines, Taxila, and cultural landmarks.
✨ Food experiences – from street snacks to homemade traditional dishes.
✨ As a Chiropractor, I can also offer free chiropractic sessions or herbal massage if you’d like to relax after your travels.

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