I was born and raised in the City of Zakho/Dohuk Province in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. I moved to United States with my family when I was 19 years old. I call Sandy City, Utah my home. I currently work and live in Erbil City, the Capital City of Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel frequently and I believe this is a great way to save money, make friends, and better interact and know about people and culture.

Interests

Traveling, Photography, Music, Dancing, Reading, Snowboarding, Hiking, Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, Weightlifting, and Any Sports.

• culture
• photography
• dancing
• reading
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• snowboarding
• sports
• basketball
• soccer
• swimming
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

International Music (Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, Hindi), Latin Music (Tango, Samba, Habanera, Mabmo, Rumba, Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Mariachi, Ranchera, Norteno, Reggaeton), and American Music (Classical, jazz, Hip Hop, Pop, and Rap)

Movies ( Life is Beautiful, Love Actually, Children Of Heaven, Casino, Goodfellas, Scarface, The Godfather, The Hangover, Forest Gump, Avatar, The Color Of Paradise...and many many more)

Books (Anything written by Kahlil Gibran, Anything written by Mustafa Lutfi Al-Manfaluti, Anything written by Dan Brown, Anything written by Richard Dawkins, On the Origin of Species andThe Descen of Man-Darwin, The End of Faith-Sam Harris, Lonesome Dove-Larry McMurtry, Where Men Win Glory and Under The Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer..... And many many more)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have saved a young girl from drowning, it was the most awesomest feeling I have ever felt in my life. I felt like I just brought someone back to life, and nothing so far had felt that great for me :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach about Kurdish and Arabic languages, Learn about all different languages and cultures, and share my own cultural experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My life experiences, my background, and my Kurdish and Iraqi Cultures

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iraq, United States