Hi! I’m Rachel — an early childhood educator, traveler, and lifelong learner living with my soulmate. 🤗

I’m originally from a multicultural background, and I’ve lived in places like Tehran, Stockholm, Kabul, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, & Montreal — that has shaped curiosity, care, and deep respect for diversity. 🤍🏳️‍🌈

I've completed a masters degree in Education and love doing research in the field. I also enjoy asking questions to discover how others live, think, and dream. 🤔💬💃🤩🥂

I enjoy the simple things: good conversations, leisurely walks, and experimenting with new recipes. 🌎☕️🐜 When I’m a host or a guest, I’m always friendly, thoughtful, and happy to help around the house. 🧹✨

I don’t smoke, I drink occasionally, and though I have no dietary restrictions, I prefer vegetarian food. I don’t have pets—yet I always stop to greet yours! 🐾

I’m looking forward to crossing paths, sharing stories, and learning from everyday lives and rich cultural traditions. 🥂🧀🩶

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here to genuinely connect, share, and learn from everyday lives and deep cultural stories.🥂🧀

Interests

• books
• architecture
• photography
• diy
• education
• cooking
• walking
• languages
• storytelling
• mindfulness
• learning
• upcycling

Teach, Learn, Share

I love exchanging languages and stories—from sharing my multicultural insights to learning local traditions firsthand. With traditional Persian dishes and learning a new cooking tip from a host, my kitchen and heart are always open to exchange (especially how to reduce white carbs, sugar, and salt).

Teaching early years education and exploring diverse teaching methods is my passion.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My partner and I speak English, Turkish, Persian, and Sorani Kurdish fluently, and we're learning: French, German, Spanish, and Arabic.

With a Master’s in education and experience from Tehran, Stockholm, Kabul, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and recently Montreal I bring fascinating perspectives on teaching and life.

I’m a passionate cook who loves experimenting with traditional Persian recipes, making them healthier while preserving the rich taste. I love all vegetables and make salads of all kinds.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Canada, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, Canada, Iran, Malaysia, Sweden, Thailand