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Overview

  • 2 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Persian (Farsi); learning English
  • 38, Female
  • Member since 2025
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  • From Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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About Me

I’m an Iranian adventurer who loves exploring new places and meeting people from all walks of life. I’m outgoing, easygoing, and always up for a new experience – whether it’s hiking in the mountains or chatting over tea in a local cafe. I value honesty and friendliness, and I try to share those qualities in every interaction. When I’m not traveling, I enjoy cooking, watching movies, and learning about different cultures. I also speak some English and am eager to improve by chatting with travelers – let’s help each other learn!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing because I love helping travelers feel welcome in my city. In Persian culture, a guest is truly considered a blessingiranparadise.com, so I take pleasure in making visitors feel comfortable and at home. Hosting on Couchsurfing lets me share the best of my local life – from showing off a favorite neighborhood to chatting over tea. I’m also here to make new friends across the world. As others note, Couchsurfing is “not only for finding an accommodation... it’s created for connecting with people and making new friends”languagesareeasy.com. That’s exactly why I’m here: to connect, share cultures, and create lifelong friendships.

Interests

I’m passionate about travel and making connections. Exploring new cities and landscapes always excites me – I love wandering through markets, hiking scenic trails, and learning local customs. Movies are a big hobby: I’m a movie buff who especially enjoys suspenseful thrillers and horror films. Some of my favorites include Under the Shadow and Get Out – they keep me on the edge of my seat Cooking is another hobby: I love preparing Persian dishes and experimenting with spices. When I’m relaxing at home, I might play guitar, read a mystery novel, or browse photo albums from past travels.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love a wide range of music and films. I enjoy listening to Iranian folk music and also some rock and pop when I want to groove. My bookshelves have everything from travel memoirs to mystery novels. Movies are a particular passion – I especially enjoy suspenseful thrillers and horror films. For example, I’m fascinated by Under the Shadow (2016) and Get Out (2017), both highly rated horror-thrillers
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. These films keep me on the edge of my seat with their intense storytelling. I’m always up for a movie night, especially if we can discuss the plot twists together afterward!

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m excited to share my culture and learn from others. I can teach you how to cook authentic Iranian food – for example, making fluffy saffron rice (chelow) and marinating juicy chicken kababs with yogurt, lemon, garlic and saffronvisitouriran.comvisitouriran.com. Sharing a home-cooked meal is a big part of Iranian hospitality. In return, I’d love to improve my English by practicing with you. Couchsurfing is a great way to practice real-life language skills – it’s known that hosts can “practice new languages... in real life and improve [their] pronunciation” by talking with travelerslanguagesareeasy.com. I’m also eager to learn about your traditions, language, or cooking.

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