"To explore new horizons, you need to lose sight of the shore"...

I love people's stories and passions, especially when they light up talking about or living their passions.

I love sharing with others, spontaneous random experiences, deep or inspiring conversations, dancing rhythms of salsa/kizomba/dabkeh, and again good music with rhythm (Afrohouse, Caribbean tunes old & new, Middle Eastern zouk, Armenian reggae, Ethiopian jazz and Latino tunes...).

I trained as a medical doctor, but I don't feel this represents me..I have too many other interests. I have varied interests: people, cultures, music, foreign films, documentaries, funky art, photography, getting outdoors, food, new experiences...

I have been touched by Syrian hospitality, South African energy, Ethiopian, and the energy of Brazil and the charm of Cuba... amongst other wonderful places and people. I often dream about making documentaries about people's stories and the stories "less heard"...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet like-minded individuals keen to connect and share their experiences, perspectives and energy...

Interests

Music, dance, documentaries, culture. Languages, global affairs, development.

Meeting, sharing, laughing, dancing, eating, exploring how people live and enjoy life...

• culture
• street art
• photography
• documentaries
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• dining
• traveling
• music
• anthropology
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: latino, middle eastern (fairouz), caribbean (reggae, ska, soca, dancehall), african (afrobeat, kweta, durban house, coupe decale, makosa, djombolo...), soul. Anything with a good beat.

Dance: salsa, kizomba, dabkeh, merengue, bachata, african moves.

Movies: documentaries, movies (comedy to deep/philosophical, not horror!).
Favourite movie: 'The Constant Gardener'.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Standing from point in Jordan, looking down at Lake Gallilee and across to Palestine, Golan Heights and Syria in the far distance... thinking of the history, people, place and all who have passed through in the centuries past and centuries to come.

Teach, Learn, Share

Passion, energy, conversations

What I Can Share with Hosts

Where and how to visit local places, including areas and food places off the beaten track..

Countries I’ve Visited

Barbados, Belize, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, France, Georgia, Greece, India, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Barbados, Denmark, South Africa, United Kingdom

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