Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
@shammywadud
Member since 2017
I am now based in Bangkok, though I am originally from Bangladesh and proudly consider myself a global citizen with a bohemian soul. I won my battle against cancer in 2019, and that journey deeply transformed my outlook on life. My treatment relocated me to Chennai for some time, where I learned resilience, gratitude, and the beauty of human connection. During chemotherapy, the Couchsurfing community became my world. Since I could not travel, I opened my doors to travelers and listened to their stories instead. Those moments gave me strength, hope, and purpose, and I will always be grateful to this beautiful community for helping me rediscover life and connection. Professionally, I spent ten years working in broadcasting, both on-screen and off-screen, so please understand that the person behind the camera is often much quieter and simpler in real life. I now work as a yoga teacher, and most of my classes are online. I teach face yoga, chair yoga, eye yoga, back pain relief yoga, and wellness-focused sessions through my platform: AyurLife Yoga . www.ayurlif.com You are very welcome to explore the website and subscribe to both live and recorded classes. I am a traveler, not a tourist. I believe in meaningful cultural exchange, slow travel, and genuine human connection. When I am home, I’m always happy to host and connect with kind, respectful, and open-minded people from around the world. My home is a safe and welcoming space where guests are treated like extended family. House Rules (Please Read Carefully) * Foreign nationals staying with me must provide: 1. Passport copy 2. Visa copy 3. Travel itinerary * I only host profiles with multiple verifications such as: * Verified references * Government ID * Phone verification * Payment/address verification * Please do not send requests from incomplete profiles. Safety, transparency, and mutual respect are extremely important to me. Basic toiletries, fresh towels, and home-cooked meals are often available at my place. Happy surfing, beautiful humans 🌏
Interested in Afro
Fluent in Bengali, Bangla
Learning Thai
Ambassador
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I love meeting new people, experiencing new cultures and always being thrilled to travel like a local.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
There are just too many to share here :D
Teach, Learn, Share
Cooking, organising home, dancing Salsa, meditation, YOGA, travel stories, travel tips, packing hacks.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Cooking, organising home, dancing Salsa, meditation, YOGA, positive spirit, travel stories, travel tips, packing hacks.
My Interests
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