I'm an English teacher and musician. I love nature and languages and meeting people from different cultures (or from my own culture).
I grew up mostly in New York City but also in Tehran, Iran. I am of mixed Iranian-American background.
In my home and in my travels I am usually singing or playing music. I like to carry my setar (Persian lute) with me when I travel. It's like a lightweight guitar.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meeting people and experiencing new cultures, languages, music, foods. I try to avoid touristy things as much as possible and couch surfing offers a way to get to know a place away from the tourist hubs. Also I meet amazing people. Can't emphasize that enough.
I believe in hospitality and being a host allows me to give that. Unfortunately, until recently I had a roommate who did not want surfers (love him anyway), but he has since moved out so I plan to start hosting as soon as I get back from the trip I'm currently on!

Interests

Music, nature, soccer (football), mountain climbing, languages, cooking

• culture
• poetry
• singing
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• drums
• surfing
• rock climbing
• soccer
• teaching
• languages

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Persian music, hip-hop
Literature: Folk tales in different languages, poetry (Hafez, Rumi, Khayyam), science fiction and fantasy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed the highest mountain in Iran (Damavand) via the north face in the winter. But hopefully I will be climbing more soon...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Songs and music--I'll sing to you in Persian, English, Spanish, maybe Turkish or Armenian a little too...
Play guitar, setar, drums...

I can teach English like a pro (I have a master's in TESOL). I'll give you lessons if you want.

I can cook.

I could write poems in praise of your home, your friends, or you yourself.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Bulgaria, Canada, England, France, Georgia, Germany, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iran, Turkey, United States