I’m Hamed, someone who somehow turned his love for wandering into a tour company on the wild island of Socotra, Yemen. I’ve got an IT background, but I’d rather talk about mountains, waves, and the people I meet along the way.

I don’t really believe in bad experiences. 

Every crazy, unexpected, or even annoying thing that happens just becomes a story later. Sometimes the best memories come from the moments we thought were disasters.

Like Paulo Coelho once said:

 “You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”

 That’s exactly how I see life، you get up, laugh, learn, move on.

I love random talks that start with “just 10 minutes” and end three hours later with too much laughter and cold coffee.

I enjoy getting lost, both in cities and in thoughts, and I trust the universe to always lead me somewhere interesting.

I once read that “We travel not to escape life, but so life doesn’t escape us.”

The quiet moments mean a lot to me watching the sea at night, the smell of rain, a song that reminds you of someone you haven’t met yet.

So yeah, I’m the type who smiles when the plan falls apart, because I know something better might be waiting just around the corner.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet real people, share real moments, and create those spontaneous memories that no travel plan can predict.

Interests

Always curious about new things  ideas, cultures, food, people, anything that makes life less predictable.

• photography
• traveling
• landscapes
• arabic music

Music, Movies, and Books

Mostly Arabic music  especially Tarab. Songs that actually mean something.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Surviving the war in Yemen with a smile (and somehow keeping the hope alive).

Teach, Learn, Share

Ask me anything about Socotra or Yemen. I’ll trade you stories for stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Unforgetabl tour in Socotra island

Countries I’ve Visited

Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar

Countries I’ve Lived In

Yemen