CURRENT MISSION

It is the difference that make the excellence.
Be good to people,nice,caring and understanding
The time will come when you see we are all one(Beatles)

ABOUT ME
Back to the states!

I have studied internal medicine and neurology in my country and I recently finished my fellowship at the American University of Beirut.I like traveling and meeting new people.All are welcome!!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I knew about couchsurfing from a friend

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Great Experience,I liked meeting new different people,a great way that makes all people closer and understand each other more and more

Interests

1-Travel: getting to know every small hidden place in every country I visit if I have the time.I like traveling to places to have fun ,share people stories ,enjoy all aspects of the culture and learn .
2-Swimming: Sure its better in a sea then in a pool ,but I ve to keep my glasses safe. lool
3-Hiking: in the mountainous areas of Lebanon and Midwest in USA and sure would like to hike elsewhere.
4-Photography: I have studied some photography classes and would like to have more time to take great shots in nature and street and people photography.I recently got my DSLR and am very excited about it.
5-Astronomy: i got my 6 inch Nexstar computerized telescope too.Well we used to maintain this wonderful hobby in the past when I had much free time.Now getting back to the wonderful sky-seeing. you got nice views of the planets and the moon with this beginner level telescope.
6-Dancing: well ,you know it needs practice..lool,but ill be happy to share it.Basically what i still remember is one classical basic steps (Waltz) and one Latin dance (chacha cha)
7- Socializing: What is more wonderful then an interesting conversation on a cup of tea or coffee(or whatever you want) ,,we all need it ,,sharing ideas is caring,,and we always have the time to do it.I like dealing with all type of people ,every human is good in depth ,but we have to understand him (or her)

• culture
• photography
• dancing
• waltz
• dining
• coffee
• walking
• partying
• drinking
• traveling
• billiards
• socializing
• drums
• hiking
• rock climbing
• swimming
• astronomy
• medicine
• tourism
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

This is a very long list!!
1-Music: all international music types,every country music has its taste ,its time ,its occasion and its story ..music is the language of all people.To know about people ,you have to know about their music,
it tells you about them without any words.

A fan of classical pop masters like Ennio Morricone and the other great composers like James Horner, Hans Zimmer , Trevor Jones, Alan Silvesteri.
A fan of country music too
John Lennon and Beatles.
Sure not to mention the classicals of Beethoven,George Handel and other great composers of the previous centuries.

2- Movies :well ,Comedy,Romance,Drama,Thrillers and historical movies(discussing USA and European history),Survival movies, some of the old westerns and movies based on true stories and psychology .This will never be a complete list, i may share with you more when I see you.
Clint Eastwood trilogy: The western Spaghetti
Once upon a time in the west
Once upon a time in America
The Godfather
Nicholas sparks Movies(A walk to remember,The notebook,the longest ride)
Autumn in New york, Sweet November
Historical: The last of the Mohicans (Daniel Day Lewis). Alamo ,Dancing with the wolves(Kevin Costner),The duchess, Henry IIIV, 1492
The man in the iron mask,The mask of Zoro, The three musketeers
Lincoln (Daniel Day Lewis).
Movies discussing interpersonal relations:No strings attached,He's just not That into you,friends with benefits
The water diviner
A thousand words(Eddie Murphy)
Stephen King movies(The Green Mile, Secret window)
Robin Williams movies(Dead poets society,Bicentennial Man, what dreams may come, Insomnia, The final cut)
William Shakespeare Novels ( Macbeth ,Othello ,Hamlet..)
Jane Austen movie series(Pride and prejudice, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Emma)
The hours(Virginia Wolf biography)
Diana

3-Books
Classical English Novels.
Tell me your dreams(Sydney Sheldon)
The language of flowers( Vanessa Diffenbaugh)
Psychology books and books discussing relations between peoples and both genders
History

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1-Have you been before in the undergrounds? Below metropolitan streets and monuments ,there I went!!I went underground,under the Soldiers and Sailors monument in Cleveland ,Ohio.It opens one day yearly ,so i was lucky!Long tunnels under the ground which are warm with stalactites hanging down from the ceilings of caves.This kept the American soldiers warm and safe during the American civil war and it was a depot place for weapons .
2-A wonderful one week road trip in the American southwest .
3-Going to the depth of the monument valley in the Indian territories in Utah was a non forgettable Journey,Our car stuck in the sands and it was about the sunset times and we got a help from an Indian guy there to pull the car by another greater vehicle..we were looking for that monument : the arc which was shot in Charles Bronson Movie (once upon a time in the west) and we got there by ourselves ,We ended up stuck there but we enjoyed the scenery ,didn't get the arc and laughed at from the french tourists who were led by the Indian guy.It was fun though hard time and the Indian guide was really of great help,they are good people.
4-Getting the Grand Canyon in Arizona after a very long trip and watching the wonderful sunset there.
5- If you would like to be surprised by the American alligators and crocodiles in the swamps and the prairies surrounded by the saw-grass ,waters and mangrove trees ,head to Everglades National park in south Florida!not to mention the panther!was so close to them! by the way you have to know the difference between an alligator and crocodile : )
6- Done ever miss a sunset on the Naples beach if you have been to Florida.Its so awesome ,the beach there is one of the most pristine beaches in USA.
7- Full moon drum circle beach party: have you heard of it where people gather and start using drums and make fire circles by the beach and start talking to the full moon meditating and dancing! .If you have been to Florida ,on the full moon time ,head to Surfside or Hollywood area and don't miss this amazing event.
and a lot to tell ,stories never end.
8- Climbing on a very long ladder to reach up to one of the old Roman water channels in the edge of a mountain and walking along the small channel in the mountain cliff in the historic valley of naher alkalb in Lebanon with a group of couchsurfers and they were on a hang over from drinking !

Teach, Learn, Share

1- you will have the best journey to Beirut!! Alot of fun,food and excitement!!
I can share with you every small detail about Lebanon and its culture and its the same if it happens and I was in USA.

2- Stories ,stories and stories ,a lot of laugh and fun

3- Not to mention food .all our cuisine ...dont remind me ,its so delicious .lool

4- Dancing ,may be ,i still though remember some basics.

5- Getting your best photos with our wonderful nature and places

6- sky seeing if the conditions are optimal

What I Can Share with Hosts

Every single detail about Beirut....and a lot about USA too

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Jordan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, United States