I consider myself someone who is curious about the world and genuinely interested in people and their stories. I’m friendly and open by nature, comfortable sharing ideas, but equally happy listening and learning from others.

I’ve been fortunate to grow up across different cultures—spending my early years in Middle East, attending high school in England, and completing my college education in USA. Living and studying across these places gave me the opportunity to travel, meet people from many backgrounds, and slowly understand how diverse yet similar we all are.

Through these experiences, I’ve learned the importance of respecting different cultures, social norms, beliefs, and ways of life. I don’t claim to have all the answers—only an appreciation for the perspectives that others bring and a willingness to keep learning.

Overall, I’m grateful for the journey so far and try to move forward with humility, openness, and curiosity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

CS gives you a head start by instantly connecting with you locals / expats. Itis a great platform to meet locals, to see the city thru their eyes, to explore the culture thru their valuable experiences. At the same time, it is equally good of a platform to meet up with expats living in the particular city.

Interests

Some people eat to live, but I live to EAT. Food is my ultimate passion, either tasting or cooking, I am simply food-fanatic. I like to cruise around and explore my dwelling town. I enjoy reading. Above all, I dig outdoor activities. you can take me from hitchhiking to all-day-long window shopping trips, from sailing to jogging, anytime, anywhere. Outdoors, all the way.

• books
• dining
• cooking
• shopping
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• sailing
• tennis
• table tennis
• chemistry
• teaching
• history
• mathematics
• physics
• religion
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

I have penchant for documentaries, biographies and conspiracy theories at times, i.e., Motorcycle diaries, Super High me, Food Inc., House of Saddam etc.

Music is my soul's food, and I have to feed it well to stay alive. So I have a great appetite for music that ranges from Stevie Ray's blues to Armin's upbeat trance; from Biggie's rap to Schiller's ambient; from Pink Floyd to DeadMau5. I LOVE IT ALL.

Best read: Shantaram by David Gregory

The pillars of the Earth
Moths Smoke
the Reluctant fundamentalist
Malcolm X
Che by Jon Anderson
Sidharta
The Alchemist
Steve Jobs.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Took a gap year and went around traveling Europe, and middle east Asia.

- Went on a cross-country (USA) road trip.

- Hiked ADAM's Peak (off-season)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as a certified tutor. I can teach you how to cook different cuisines. I can teach you how to play table tennis ;)

"The wisest mind has something yet to learn."

We can share thoughts on different cultures, books, current affairs, modern history, and politics.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am the strong believer of proverb "Never show up empty-handed." I always bring some kind of souvenir for my hosts from the country I am traveling from...

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bahrain, United Kingdom, United States