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Overview

  • 15 references 9 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, Pashto, Pushto, Urdu; learning Arabic
  • 41, Male
  • Member since 2017
  • Mountaineering
  • Engineering, Real Estate Management, Mountain leader and ...
  • From Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
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About Me

Hi adventurers,
I'm Faisi, a mountaineering coach, athlete, adventure traveller, sports enthusiast, and community volunteer. A friend you are yet to meet. In my company you'll dive into UAE's wilderness, capture amazing photos, geek out over geology, and encounter mesmerizing wildlife.
No, I don't do nightclubs, drinking, smoking, shisha, or yatch parties!

If you are a collector of natural hidden gems and wish to explore the less touristy spots, then write me up and let's create memories that will last a lifetime!

UAE has been my home since 2004, and I'm fueled by passion for mountains, amateur photography, geology, and wildlife. As your local host, guide, and friend, I offer you to conquer peaks, explore trails, and uncover the unexplored side of UAE, inside and outside of this often "mechanical" town.

I live minutes away from the UAE's highest peak, in a little peaceful local neighbourhood. No highrise buildings, no traffic, no artificial fountains.
With me, you need to be ready for a long drive with stops at roadside Karak Chai(tea) stalls or local fruit vendors!

UAE's geology holds ancient stories, and I love to uncover its secrets. We can explore the unique geological features and learn how this region was shaped.
Wildlife awaits us in this diverse ecosystem. I love to immerse myself in the desert fauna and the enchanting life along in the mountains. I invite you to join to observe, learn, and become a nomad in the wild side of UAE.

Above all, I'm here to be your friend. Whether you're a solo traveller or seeking companionship, let's explore this sandpit together, embracing cultural exchange and creating lasting memories.

Yes, i am a professionally certified mountsin guide, but rest assured, i am not here to sell my work/business. I am on couch-surfing purely to help travellers who are genuinely looking for a friend and someone to hang out with. So no, this is not a paid invitation. Instead, i will welcome you with my Pakhtoon hospitality.
Much love
Faisi

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To share my experiences and to learn about others.

Interests

  • traveling
  • hiking
  • volunteering
  • friends
  • trekking
  • exploring
  • climbing
  • ultimate frisbee
  • coins

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Jazz, Classic and instrumental
Books: Not a reader at all
Movies: Adventure, Comedy, Action, NO Science Fiction, No Drama.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've learnt to open my eyes to a new world every morning and that's the most amazing experience.
June 2021 broke world record of fastest time to ascend+descend Mount Meru - Tanzania.

Teach, Learn, Share

Can help in reaching your fitness goals. Teach ultimate Frisbee. can teach the languages I know. can help showing around cities i have been to or lived in, as well as the hidden beauty of nature in United Arab Emirates, Oman and Pakistan.
I am learning about life every moment.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a good listener.
How about some authentic Shawarma or some locally grown fruits. Can bring and teach you how to wear the Omani fisherman's turban(check in my pics).
Can teach how to cook some authentic Pakistani and Afghani food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Egypt, England, Georgia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Tanzania, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Oman, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates

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