CURRENT MISSION

Only Connect! Imaginations are big. Actions are bigger!

ABOUT ME

Gregarious Albanian. Loyal. Fun. Adventurous. Love to eat, cook and travel... So many stories to share but love to hear yours as well. I get inspired and motivated by humans. The struggles. The sufferings. The broken-hearted- stories such as when one gets up from adversity it's quite moving.

I have a Youtube Channel. Ari Myrtaj

Oh yes, I love to write so I've been making love to pen and paper occasionally!

PHILOSOPHY

Life is a Journey, an open book. Up to you to fill in the blanks.

Hope to meet ya..
Ari :))

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I started hosting back in 2014, when a guy (now a lifetime friend) from Sao Palo, came for his 21st bday and ever since, I've been fortunate to host a different kind of people from different kind of cultures and nationalities. I like making new friends and learning about their cultures, upbringing etc...

Also, I have a room for rent for longer periods if you are interested.:)

Interests

I'm a passionate man. I watch Barcelona (my favorite football/soccer team) and I play often to stay fit.

As an artist, I try to get involved in different genres, but theater and cinema are my top choice!

• arts
• writing
• books
• poetry
• theater
• festivals
• dining
• cooking
• recipes
• movies
• traveling
• soccer
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Chill out.. up beat.. or dance to it... Great Vibes!

Godfather is my top favorite! On the waterfront.. There will be blood etc etc.

The call of the Wild. The Prophet. Chronicles in Stone. Anna Karenina. Odyssey. An Actor Prepares, to name a few...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Hosted few events for UNICE- tap water- to raise funds for those in Togo, Cameroon etc
- Started the Albanian Film Festival in NYC..
- I have visited 4 wonders of the world, 3 left!
- Jungle Trek the El Mirador in Guatemala for 6 days!
- Made my first short- written/directed/produced and acted in it. Self Taught! :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Languages, cuisines and cultures.. oh and football/soccer :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Many laughs. Crazy ideas.. the other side of NYC.. how to avoid the hustlers. Visit non-touristic places etc..
Some cooking recipes... Places that even new yorkers won't know!
A jog in the Central park.. etc..

I have a couch and it ONLY fits One person. Sorry for those I can't help with their friends/travelers!

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Belize, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, El Salvador, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Libya, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Peru, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Albania, Kosovo, Libya, United States