Hi! Newcomer to the world of couchsurfing here :)

I'm a history and culture nerd with a special love reserved for Middle East, Maghreb, and Central Asia. Generally introverted and slow-paced person, but on the other hand I love to meet new people, have both deep and lighthearted talks, enjoy local specialties, and just feeling the buzz of a new unknown place. Oh, and I know stuff. A lot of it. Usually the useless kind though. Would love to practice my rudimentary Farsi with anyone willing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Figured this really might be more interesting way to meet local people and feel the place I am going to.

Also I am trusting as fuck.

Interests

• culture
• photography
• cooking
• running
• politics
• swimming
• history
• psychology
• films
• nature
• sustainability
• psychotherapy

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk, Perdido City Station by China Miéville
Movies: Tough one. Too many. Latest find was Forushande by Asghar Farhadi
Music: Electronic, World music, Alternative Rock, Ambient

Teach, Learn, Share

Would love to improve my beginner Farsi. But talking in English will do too. I can share a lot of crazy (literally) shrink stories. I can also give some general mental health advice, but I prefer not to - feels too much like working.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good listener and a good conversation on many different topics!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, Croatia, England, France, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Slovakia