Hey there! I’m Arvin — 32 years old, born in beautiful Kurdistan (Iran 🇮🇷), and currently exploring life at the other end of the world: New Zealand 🇳🇿 — the land of sheep, kiwis, and pure beauty.

I put patients to sleep in the operating room as an anesthesia nurse, helping them enjoy the deepest naps of their lives 😴. But my true passion is teaching, and I’m also a chess coach and a professional player♟️.

I love traveling, meeting curious humans, tasting all kinds of food, and soaking up new cultures. I believe the world is a classroom — and I’m here to collect stories, local secrets, laughs, friendships, and unforgettable experiences.

Let’s share life, a coffee (or tea), and one awkward cultural moment at a time 😄🌍☕️

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Moving to New Zealand opened up a whole new world of people, stories, and cultures — and I want to be part of it all!
Couchsurfing feels like the perfect place to connect, learn, and maybe even dance a little with strangers-turned-friends.

Interests

Learning about different ways of living | Talking to travelers and tourists | Culture | Languages | Tasting foods from all over the world

• culture
• movies
• chess
• music
• nursing
• tourism
• life
• talking
• hanging out
• chess game
• anesthesiology
• anesthesia

Music, Movies, and Books

I’m a huge fan of Persian and Kurdish literature — it feels like reading the soul of a 5,000-year-old culture.

I absolutely love the Harry Potter series (yes, I’m still waiting for my Hogwarts letter 🧙‍♂️).

When it comes to music, Kurdish songs are full of life and energy — they make your feet move and your heart feel something ancient and deep.
I also love traditional Persian music — it’s poetic, calming, and feels like meditation for the soul.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Moving to New Zealand!
Talk about a culture shock — from Persian tea to flat whites, from overly polite “no-you-go-first” moments (we call it “tarof” 😅) to the chilled-out “sweet as, bro!” Kiwi vibes
Nothing feels the same… and that’s exactly what makes it amazing. 🇳🇿✨

Teach, Learn, Share

I can cook you something delicious (or at least interesting) from Iran, share some soulful Persian or Kurdish tunes, and tell stories that might make you say “Wait, really?”
And yes — I can teach you chess… but I won’t promise to go easy on you 😈♟️

What I Can Share with Hosts

My room (it's a big sleep out)! Exploring both inside and outside the city together with my car!

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Georgia, Iran, New Zealand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iran, New Zealand