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Columbus, Georgia, United States
@barrett-breland
Member since 2017
I grew up in Mississippi (USA) but lived in the Middle East for several years when I was younger. Since then, I've developed a passion for traveling all over the world. I hope to one day work on refugee projects in the Middle East.
Interested in Art
Interested in Books & Literature
Fluent in English
Learning Arabic (North Levantine)
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
The best part of traveling for me is meeting new people along the way. I love hearing peoples' stories and exploring places off the beaten path. I only recently found out about CouchSurfing, and it seems like a great way to get to know the areas I'll be traveling through!
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: The Record Company, Punch Brothers, Mashrou' Leila, The Head and the Heart, Babylone, Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps, Deep Sea Diver, The Oh Hellos, The Gloaming, Sara Jarosz, Jon and Roy, Alabama Shakes, St. Paul and the Broken Boned Books: The Lord of the Rings, The Children of Hurin, Walden, It, East of Eden, and just about anything Earnest Hemingway or Cormac McCarthy Movies: The Lord of the Rings, No Country for Old Men, Moonrise Kingdom, There Will Be Blood, Into the Wild, Dunkirk, Interstellar TV: True Detective, Sherlock, Breaking Bad, Community, Band of Brothers, Babylon Berlin
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Survived an interrogation by the Syrian Secret Police in 2008
Teach, Learn, Share
Tips on local spots to eat and explore are always appreciated! I'm a native English speaker and have a decent handle on Arabic, and would be happy to teach a little. I would love to practice a little Turkish or learn Kurdish. I want to hear all about your country and your unique view of the world - everyone has one!
What I Can Share With Hosts
I can cook food that will clog your arteries, and I can unclog your sink. I'd love to hear about your travels and your unique perspective on the world - everyone has one.
