I’m Jameel, a freelance sports journalist based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I’ve traveled to over 45 countries and more than 100 cities around the world. I’m passionate about sports, traveling, music, hiking and long drives, and I love meeting new people and exploring different cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I stay with locals to experience their culture, hear their stories, and learn how they’ve overcome life’s challenges. It’s all about connecting, learning, and growing through real experiences.

Interests

Sports ⚽️ Traveling ✈️ Reading 📖 Meeting New People | Healthy Lifestyle | Postive Gathering

• human rights
• traveling
• socializing
• hiking
• sports
• tennis
• swimming
• volunteering
• football
• driving

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m a proud ’90s kid with a deep love for ’90s music — nothing beats that era’s vibe! I enjoy movies inspired by true stories, and I’m passionate about reading topics like history, international relations, and mental health.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve had the honor of covering 10 of the world’s biggest sporting events, including the FIFA World Cups 2018 and 2022, the Cricket World Cups, and the Asian Games. At just 33 years old, I’m proud to have achieved this journey — especially coming from a humble, lower-middle-class background. My passion for sports and storytelling has taken me to over 100 cities across 5 continents around the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

Life is all about learning, teaching, and sharing what we discover along the way. I’ve traveled the world, met people from every corner, and one thing I’ve learned is this — life’s too short to be around negativity.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love sharing stories from my life as a sports journalist and my travels to over 45 countries. I enjoy cooking, music, movies, and exchanging culture, travel tips, entrepreneurship insights, and mental health ideas.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, England, France, Georgia, Italy, Kuwait, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Montenegro, Oman, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Pakistan, United Arab Emirates