I’ve been living in Canberra for over a decade and work in an academic library, where I help students and lecturers with their research. I’m passionate about dance, food and literature and love exploring different styles and cultural traditions around the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m originally from Iran, where hospitality and generosity are deeply valued parts of the culture. I’m here because I enjoy connecting with people from around the world and learning about different languages and cultures.

Interests

• chess
• music
• hiking
• languages
• language exchange
• dance
• french
• spanish
• pole dance
• esperanto
• persian

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: French, Spanish, Arabic and Persian
Favourite Movies: Her (2013), The Schawshank redemption (1994), Schindler's List, Matrix, Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind, Match point, Piano (by Jane Campion), The pianist, Before sunset (trilogy), Dead poet society
Animations: Wall-E, Ratatouille, Elemental
Documentaries: Our Universe (2022), Life on our planet (2023), My octopus teacher (2020), Dancing with the birds (2019), Chimp empire (2023)
Books: Grit (the power of passion and perseverance), Atomic Habits, The top five regrets of dying, The power of now (a guide to spiritual enlightenment), The mountain is you, Unfuck your adulting

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

practicing dance professionally since 2023

Teach, Learn, Share

Emotional intelligence, Communication, Mental health fitness, Kindness, Cinema, Social change.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good chats and Persian foods.

Countries I’ve Visited

Azerbaijan, Canada, Denmark, Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Iran