Hello there,

My name is Rafiya and I hail from India, but currently, I call the UK my home since 2019. After pursuing a master's in Intercultural Business Communication from the University of Central Lancashire, I graduated in 2021 and am now working full-time as a marketing manager at Brillaint Hotels Collections. Through my travels, I have gained the confidence and independence to navigate through life's journey.

People, places, mountains, and films are essential elements in my life that continually ignite my curiosity. I am proud to identify myself as a feminist and thrive on creatively exploring the world around me. While I possess strong public speaking skills, I am equally passionate about being a listening ear for others.

If you ever find yourself visiting the incredible northwest region of England, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I would be delighted to host you and share my home with you. Additionally, if my schedule permits, I would love to take you on an unforgettable adventure to the breathtaking Lake District National Park, located just a short 40-minute drive from my doorstep.

For a glimpse into my travels and experiences, you can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafiyasherin/. Feel free to connect with me there as well!

Looking forward to crossing paths with fellow adventurers and creating lasting memories together.

Warm regards,
Rafiya

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe travelling is the best way to learn and unlearn things. For me, Couchsurfing isn’t about cutting my travel cost but it’s all about connecting to fellow travel-minded people who enjoys exploring the world and getting to know people from different cultures.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• writing
• books
• cooking
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• hiking
• communications
• entrepreneurship
• philosophy
• marketing
• letters
• political philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Rap, Sufi, Trance

Movies: Banshees of Insheereen, Close, Joyland, After Sun, Another round, Normal people, The sky is Pink, Minari, Knives out, Roma, Heidi, Papicha, Masan, Comet, Gone Girl, Our Little sister, Highway, Mucize, Capernaum, Columbus, Climax, Aamis, Lady Bird, Little Forest, Knives Out, A fantastic women, It must be Heaven, Incendies, Little woman, Requiem for a dream, I Danial Blake, Silenced, Another Round, Wonder, MotorcycleDiaries, ManchesterByTheSea, Tamasha, InToTheWild, Children Of Heaven, The Pursuitof Happiness, Shawshank Redemption, The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, TheGreenMile, ThereIsNoEvil, UstadHotel, Manjadikuru, Iraivi, Maayanadhi and many more......

Books: Museum of Innocense and every other book of Orhan Pamuk, All the books Vaikam Muhammed Basheer, Annihilation of Caste by Ambedkar, 1984, Confession of a common readerInvisible woman, Second Sex, Things fall apart, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, Khasakkinte Ithihasam, A Room of One’s Own, The Bell Jar, Wild, We Should All Be Feminists, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Of Women and Salt,The Shadow of the Wind, Walden, The Unbearable Lightness of Being, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Breasts and Eggs, sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari, Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and many more....

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Solo trip to Istanbul and Georgia after four years of battling a chronic health condition called Arterial Thoracic Outlet Syndrome; to prove that I am still confident and courageous to look after myself 💕

Road trip with my partner across the Alps ✨

Solo Backpacked Bhutan, Darjeeling, Sikkim and West Bengal

Another amazing or life-changing decision I’ve taken so far is to pursue my master's in the UK

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Indian cooking, tell you about my culture and share a ton of happiness :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

A lot of stories with traditional south Indian food

Take to Lake District National Park, which is a mountain range and must-visit location in the UK

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bhutan, Egypt, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United Kingdom