I am open-minded and typically have more questions than answers.

I enjoy exploring a wide variety of topics such as technology, music, philosophy, psychology, cultures, spirituality, mental health, etc. I am also fascinated by what drives people and listening to their many stories.

It is very likely that we'll find a common interest to talk about.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To learn from people from a wide variety of backgrounds, and know myself better in the process.

I am also happy to share my perspectives, stories, and the world as I see it.

Interests

I have interests in traveling, camping and hiking, etc.

I am an avid reader of both English and Urdu literature.

I love playing and following cricket.

I have a wide variety of favorites when it comes to listening to music.

I am pretty open to trying new things, meeting new people, visiting new places, having new experiences, etc.

• literature
• dining
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• camping
• cricket
• computer science
• philosophy
• science
• software
• hitch-hiking
• community

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Rock, electronic, instrumentals, and qawwali.
Some favorites: Pink Floyd, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Tame Impala, Abida Parveen, Coldplay, Owl city, Daft Punk, Hans Zimmers, Sigur Rós, Cigarettes after sex, Junoon, Vital signs, EP, Strings, Bayaan, etc.

Movies: Not too big on rom-com type of usual stuff. Into movies that hit hard and leave an impact or are thought-provoking.
Favs: American Beauty, Woman in the Dunes, The Shawshank Redemption, Scent of a Woman, Her, Fightclub,
Legends of the fall, Wall-E, A bug’s life, Moon, etc

Books: Both fiction and non-fiction.
Some favourite authors: Charles Bukowski, Franz Kafka, Murakami, Sa'adat Hasan Manto, Khushwant Singh, Gabor Maté
Also many poets, Ghalib, Jaun Elia, Faiz Ahmad Faiz

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was volunteering at a hostel in Tartu, Estonia. A guest, visibly drunk, with 0 english skills, asked us volunteers if we'd like to accompany him to the cinema to watch Avatar 2. I felt this could be an interesting adventure to go on given the fact we couldn't speak each other's language and a tipsy state he was in.

I went with him and what followed was a day I will always remember for good reasons. Perhaps I can fill in the content when we meet in person. :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach a thing or two about computer science, programming, maths, etc. I can also share my life experiences and the things I have learned in the process.

I am always up for learning something new, I learn stuff for the heck of it, always have, always will.

What I Can Share with Hosts

food, positive attitude, pleasant personality, and a self deprecating humor :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, Pakistan