Hi, I’m Maral
an explorer at heart, a hardware engineer by profession, and a storyteller through my travels and photography.

I was born and raised in the beautiful port city of Bandar-e Anzali in northern Iran, surrounded by the sea, rain, and nature. I studied Engineering at Azad University of Qazvin, but travel has been my greatest teacher. The world inspires me
its people, cultures, and small everyday moments.

I don’t travel to escape life; I travel so life doesn’t escape me.
Every journey gives me new stories, new friendships, and new ways to see the world. My dream is to travel across the globe, one city, one smile, one unforgettable moment at a time.

I love photography because it allows me to freeze emotions، a tiny moment that becomes a memory forever. I believe kindness is a universal language, and I try to share it wherever I go. No expectations, just good energy and genuine human connection.

Even if I can’t host, I’m always happy to meet travelers, show them around, or share a walk, a coffee, or a small adventure. I enjoy discovering hidden gems and exchanging stories with people from different cultures.

🔸 A little note: I usually prefer to talk first before accepting friend requests
let’s connect, get to know each other, and see where the journey leads 😊

Let’s wander, learn, inspire each other, and most importantly:
Do more of what makes you happy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel to discover, connect, and truly feel each place I visit — not just see it. Couchsurfing helps me explore cities through the eyes of locals and adds real meaning to the journey.

I also love hosting, to share the warmth and hospitality that Iranian culture is known for. Let’s meet, exchange stories, and enjoy the road together.

Interests

Photography,
Playing piano , biking bicycle , painting and travel :)

• photography
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• swimming
• playing piano

Music, Movies, and Books

Book: kelidar ( Mahmoud Dowlatabadi)
Movie: Ganj e Qarun ( by Mr. Fardin )

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travel 🙃

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m able to share the most important thing:
Good and easy vibes
I can always tell stories about my country, my friends, my work , and our trips

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iran