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.

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!

Interests

• arts
• books
• coffee
• running
• traveling
• drawing
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• swimming
• international relations
• food
• foreign languages
• refugees
• kurds

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.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Italy, Kenya, Oman, Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic, United States