I’m Zara, a full-time traveler and digital nomad from Iran 🇮🇷, living and working remotely since May 2018. I travel slowly, stay longer in each place, and try to really get to know local life. I’m not a tourist, and I often return to the same country more than once instead of rushing from place to place.

I try to live mindfully, reduce waste where I can, and keep a regular yoga and meditation practice 🧘‍♀️🌱.

PS: I have a gluten allergy, so please don’t be offended if I need to avoid gluten.
PPS: I only accept friend requests from people I’ve met in person.
PPPS: If you’re thinking of staying with me, please read the Home section as well 😊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me, Couchsurfing is about connection and kindness. I love learning about both the differences and similarities between people—their stories, cultures, daily lives, and food—and seeing the world through their eyes 🌍💬🍲.

Another important reason is giving back. I’ve received so much warmth and hospitality during my travels, and whenever I can, I’m happy to pass that on to others 🙏🏻.

Interests

• yoga
• meditation
• backpacking
• camping
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• beaches
• forests
• programming

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Left my office job and chose a nomadic life (🏢 → 🎒🗺️), learning to live with less and trust the road.

- Stayed in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 for two years during Covid, turning an unexpected situation into a second home and a deeply grounding experience.

- Volunteered in different countries, including teaching English to young monks and nuns in Myanmar 👩‍🏫🧘, working on a buffalo farm in Laos 🐃, helping in a bakery in Cambodia 🍞, and more.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Travel stories and experiences, if you feel like hearing them 😜

- Cooking Iranian food or desserts 😋

- Making (and teaching) friendship bracelets, simple macramé plant hangers, or more complex crochet patterns 🧶🎐

- Curious conversations and probably a few never-ending questions 🙊

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Iran, Sri Lanka