Hi! I am Bassam. I was born in Saudi Arabia, now living in Canada. and my heritage is from Pakistan originally, interesting blend of cultures and traditions. Personality type ENFP

I have recently graduated from a diploma in Business administration. And worked in the government for the past two years. I volunteer in different community events, like music & cultural festivals. Most recently I volunteered at Festival Du Voyageur which is one of the largest French cultural festivals in Western Canada.

During my time in college, I loved meeting students from around the world and getting to know them, trying their cultural foods, engaging in conversations with them, which results in sharing of interesting ideas about life. Food is also one of the main ways in getting to know different cultures.

I am a social butterfly, and I love attending events where I can meet new people, attend music festivals. I also like quiet time in nature, and go camping to provincial parks, kayaking down the river sometimes.

I also like thrifting and most of my fashion/wardrobe is thrifted, I believe its a good way to reduce buying new clothes, and you find the best fashion at great prices. I often find stuff donated by older folks to be my style, funky earthy styles.

I have traveled a lot of cities and sites in Saudi Arabia, vibrant streets of Pakistan, explored various picturesque landscapes of Canada, and planning to embark on a Europe-Central Asia-South Asia trip in the upcoming future.

I value open mindedness, communication and honesty.

Goal on couchsurfing is to connect with cool people who share a passion for travel, cultures, and food and find hosts who can help me explore their cities like a local.

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I was introduced to Couchsurfing by my friend Jo-Ann who is also a regular host on Couchsurfing in Winnipeg. I have met her guests on different occasions and always had an amazing conversation with them.

I think its a good way to connect with local people, get to know their recommendations and tips to travel in their cities and make new friends.

Interests

thrifting
hiking
camping
talking about our interconnected world
cultural exchange
food from different cultures

• culture
• music festivals
• festivals
• thrifting
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• travel
• food
• nature
• party
• local food
• cultural exchange
• local spots

Music, Movies, and Books

TV: Some of my favorite shows include: Sense 8, Game of Thrones, Orange is the new Black, Schitt’s Creek.

Music: My music taste is all over the place, I enjoy a variety of music from every era. Big fan of Fleetwood Mac, Taylor Swift. Tupac, Billy Joel, Abba

My favorite book so far has been Talk to Strangers by Matt Dhalia, from Yes Theory. Highly recommend!!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I take great pride, in the fact that I am the friend maker among all of my friends. I really like connecting people with other people, and feel happiness in the fact that they became friends through me.

I occasionally host activities, like hikes or picnics where people can come together and hang out with each other and mingle.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share interesting conversations about my culture, my experience with living in 3 different countries and culture shocks I have faced.

Additionally if any traveler needs a ride, you can jump in my car if your destination is on my way

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia