Hey there! I’m pretty new to Couchsurfing! Never really used before but thought would be worth giving it a try.

My name is Karim and I am half Polish, half Algerian. I was born in the UK, so technically British (which means 3 passports!!). I live in London and work at a tech startup in sales and marketing. I studied Chinese and International Relations at Oxford University, so super fascinated by other countries and ways of living.

In terms of hobbies/things I do, I’m a big basketball fan, so spend a good chunk of time playing basketball. To keep up my Chinese language I have done acting, rapping, podcasting, show hosting, stand-up, and lion dancing. I can speak a bit of French and Polish but not super well.

I love traveling and super keen to meet new people. I’m very open and flexible to peoples schedules, and I’m very respectful of people’s time and space.

Would love to get to know some people in new countries! Look forward to meeting you :)

Karim

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people around the world during my mini Nordics trip!

Interests

Basketball, acting, languages, saunas

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie, rap/hip-hop, drum n bass; Lord of the Rings, Her, Anchorman; A Confederacy of Dunces

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Wrote and performed rap songs and standup comedy in Chinese to a large audience. Hosted Oxford University’s New Year Gala for 3 years in a row.

Teach, Learn, Share

Chinese (Mandarin) and Polish! Stories from around China

What I Can Share with Hosts

Quality time, offer to cook, fun stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Mauritania, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Wales, Western Sahara

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Poland, United Kingdom