CURRENT MISSION

on a journey of self-discovery

ABOUT ME

I get excited about new things very easily and it doesn't take long before I decide to throw whatever I'm doing behind and embark on a new adventure. I have a goal-oriented personality and the feeling of being-on-a-mission empowers me.

Since traveling has always been my passion I'd found a way to travel for a living and moved to Dubai for a flight attendant job for the Emirates Airlines. It was only ever meant to be a 1-maybe 2-year-long adventure, yet I got caught up in the lifestyle and lasted almost 4 years. As of recently (Sep 2019) I've taken on a new adventure - still based in Dubai, but this time introducing organic and sustainable Nepalese body care products to the local market. Check us out: www.abarofsoap.earth

I am hoping that by travelling the world and getting to know all different kinds of people together with their passions, dreams and desires, I will keep getting inspired and over and over develop that slightly irritating, yet equally pleasurable itch for adventure that wouldn't let go until I scratch it.

PHILOSOPHY

Very much under construction.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hosted people while living in Oxford, Amsterdam and Warsaw.
Now in Dubai it's a bit tricky, since I live in a family building.

I occasionally come to the local CS meetings and I’m always willing to give advice on the must-sees and must-dos, as well as local transport options etc.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

My first-ever CS experience was in the summer of 2011 in Trieste, Italy, where I found a great great host Federico. I probably couldn't have come across a better person to introduce me to the CS-world, since Federico was a supporter and active member of the CS-community, and what follows, of course - a truly amazing and inspiring person.
Subsequently, my friends and I have been hosted by a number of other great individuals during our travels round Italy and also in Stockholm, Budapest, Cambridge, Munich and Mexico.

Interests

Dance dance dance, different styles and forms of dance;

Human mind and behaviour - why do certain people think the way they do and to what extent can we re-programme our mind.

Cognitive control - are we really in charge of our reasoning? The enigma of emotions - a tool, guiding cue or the ultimate goal? Can/should emotions ever be rationalised?

Ethics and morality; science and religion - as individual topics as well as a debate between two systems;

Spirituality, self-discovery, self-development.

• festivals
• dancing
• fitness
• exercise
• instructor
• traveling
• sports
• religion
• science
• food
• spirituality
• personal development
• sustainability
• permaculture
• vegan food
• veganism
• consciousness
• vegan cooking
• sustainable living
• nlp
• personal growth
• zero waste
• access consciousness
• sustainable agriculture
• food lover
• conscious living
• access bars

Music, Movies, and Books

Since I love dancing I love music that makes me dance and this encompasses a whole wide range of rhythms and melodies, but I have a particularly soft spot for anything latino.

I usually read books that friends recommend to me, can't say I have a favourite genre. I loved "The story of B" by Daniel Quinn and I'd call it a must-read for everyone with an even remote interest in spirituality, philosophy, anthropology and/or sustainability.
Right now I’m mid-way “Half the World Away” - a story of 27,000 km bicycle journey from Alaska to Argentina by Ian Lacey, whom I had a pleasure to meet in Kathmandu. Still can’t believe that this quiet Irishman is behind such an engaging read. Think a mix of “Into the Wild”, “Wild” and “Tracks” (minus the camel).

Movies - dramas, costume/period dramas, adventure, documentaries

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The world bodypainting festival, where I had a chance to be a model was a pretty awesome experience, check out the details and gallery over here: http://www.bodypainting-festival.com/en/

I've also been an extra in Joe Wright's “Anna Karenina”. I only appear on the screen for a few seconds, but being on the movie set for a large-scale production was an incredibly exciting experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could try and teach you some dance moves and/or exercise techniques, since back in the days I had an episode of working as a fitness instructor.

Always keen on doing sports together.

Also, an eager partner in deep discussions from dusk 'til dawn.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, a whole lot of stories :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montserrat, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, San Marino, Scotland, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

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