Hi this is Shandana, I am an anthropologist from Stanford. As my profession says, I LOVE To travel and explore new things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel and meet locals wherever I go. I think it's an incredible place to help travellers from all over the world feel welcome whereever they are. So just to be a part of this amazing network!

Interests

In all my travels I have realised that food is such an essential part of a city. But even more so , people! I have met such incredible people who have not only told me the best local places to visit but also shown me their cities in a competely different way than I saw them. I have made such great friends and have learnt so much from our conversations! And yes I make pen friends and I still write letters and emails in this age of Facebook and Twitter

• arts
• music festivals
• dancing
• italian food
• live music
• hiking
• good conversation
• asian food
• walking tours
• french cuisine

Music, Movies, and Books

South Asian music
I read lot of diverse books from litearature to fiction and philosophy .
It's funny how much cinema I have yet to watch, but I'm always open to watching classics or even modern day action films.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walking on Brooklyn bridge, Sunset in Zadar, Croatia. Sunrise at alexander bridge in Paris, a day on Zurich lake..... Words cannot descibe how beautiful it was!

Teach, Learn, Share

I have travlled to many countries and have stories from all over the world! Also my interests in philosophy, culture and literature (being a social scientist) usually helps a lot in having a fun conversation, and I cook great food!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I believe that each human has an incredible story to tell so understanding! Coversations and hopefully a new friendship!
Oh and also I can cook a great Pakistani meal for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Pakistan, United Kingdom, United States