CURRENT MISSION

Living and working in Dubai (UAE). Looking to mind like-minded, or dislike-minded (see what I did here) people to exchange ideas, opinions and to possibly explore together this multicultural, uber-developed country

ABOUT ME

My name is Alen :) I was born by accident because my father was drunk (you know), but now they are happy to have me around (I hope).

I was born and I grew up in Sarajevo. Also, I was born as a very young person (strange, ha?). For 6 months I lived in Brno (Czech Republic) where I was an exchange student.

I study Criminal Investigation (opposite from serial killer which is good for you... I suppose) but I am interested in many more areas. Also, I hitchhike and I like it because in that way you can meet really awesome people (also you can be killed, but if that happens I will update that here).

I am good at sport and I love everything related to it. I am an open-mided person who is curios to learn about other cultures, religions, life philosophies, experiences.

I have one head, but if you have two don`t be discouraged because I would still like to meet you (see how open-minded I am).

PHILOSOPHY

"The meaning of life is to live it."

"The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience."

" It doesn't matter how high your education is, how wide your knowledge is or how smart you are. If you think you know everything, then you are very wrong. Even babies know something that we, as adults, don't know. To able to recognize it, we must forget who we are - then look, listen and learn."

"Don't eat the yellow snow." xD

"The problem with drinking and driving is that trees defend themselves very well."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

If you want to participate you must be alive human being, so first thing is that I am breathing (polluted air, but still ..).

I hosted few people and I am still hosting. If I am not in situation to host you I can provide you with valuable information such as which places you should visit and how to spend less money (cheap places to eat, public transportation).

You can always contact me for a drink or simply walk around. I am local so I can show you around and be your guide.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted few times in my home. If i am not able to host in moment, I will be happy to show you around.

Hosted:

1. Daniel and Ivo from Estonia - 2 nights
2. Ksenka from Russia - 1 night
3. Ella and Simone from Holland - 5 nights
4. Julianne from Germany - 2 nights
5. Ling Lin from China - 2 days
6. Tihana from Croatia - 3 days
7. Diego from Chile - 1 day
8. Sonia Angolin from Italy - 1 day
9. Rossy from Bulgaria - 3 days
10. Tibor from Serbia - 5 days
11. Tatyana from Russia - 3 days
12. Lais from Brasil - 3 days

Surfed

1. Peggie Dai in Budapest - 2 nights
2. Rositsa Boshniashka in Sofia - 1 night
3. Muhamed Mesic in Vienna - 2 nights
4. Marko Breeda in Utrecht - 1 night
5. Timur in Ankara, Turkey - 2 nights
6. Öner Özturk in Batman, Turkey - 4 nights
7. Houssem in Erbil, Iraq - 2 nights
8. Anouar in Casablanca, Morocco - 3 nights
9. Aziz in Nouakchott, Mauritania - 2 nights
10. Tibor in Novi Sad, Serbia - 3 nights
11. Dejan in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - 1 night
12. David in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA - 2 nights
13. Norman in Chicago, Illinois, USA - 4 nights
14. Rusty in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA - 3 nights
15. Milica in New York, New York, USA - 4 nighs
16. Ani in Yerevan, Armenia - 7 nights

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Interests

Travelling of course, and the stuff that goes with that....

Sport...

Playing a guitar...

Stupid jokes (but funny for me XD)...

Sending postcards (mostly to myself, pathetic XD)

Buying antiques...

Eathing, drinking water, breathing...

Learning about other cultures...

Listening and reading adventurous trips (that gives me an inspiration)...

Hitchhiking ...

• education
• fitness
• running
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• billiards
• guitar
• outdoor activities
• sports
• swimming
• teaching
• religion
• tourism
• hitchhiking
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movies are:

" Scary movie 1 2 3 4 ",
"Don`t be menace to South Central" ,
"How High",
"Slumdog Millionaire ",
"The Ultimate Gift Experience"
"Collateral"
"Star Trek"
"Sunset limited"
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" ....

And many, many other that I can`t remember now (it is 5:24 am and I don't know why I'm doing this now so I'm going to sleep).

Comedies (it makes my day), Horrors (it makes my night worse), Thriller, Adventurous movies.

Music... I am listening mostly Ex Yugoslav pop - rock ballads and other types of Ex Yu rock music. (in that time that was 2nd best music in world after English rock).

My favorite book is "O alquimista" and the writer is Paulo Coelho :) This book has adventureus character and has a lot of good and wise points (Of course, you cannot be ambassador if you decide to write something stupid). Also, I like Jules Verne books.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jump from tram when it was in speed xD and people look at me just like this 0_o

I took the bath under the waterfall near Sarajevo ( 98 meters )...

Running and pee in same time (up to hill)! ;D

Swimming in outdoor pool during winter and later jumped into snow (not cool thing).

Dive from the old bridge in Mostar into water (24 meters)

Playing a flute to cobra (Morocco)

Riding a motorbike in Vietnam, including the most busiest hours in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi (Vietnam)

Feeding monkeys and elephants in Phuket, scuba diving in Koh Tao, doing something similar to pub crawls in Khaosan road, eating durian in China town in Bangkok (Thailand)

Hitchhiking through Yellowstone, riding a jet ski in Miami (USA)

Surfing in Costa da Caparica in Portugal

Chillin' in hot baths during winter around Armenia and Georgia

Washing my face in the glacier (It was so cold that I had only one expression for next one hour, and that was one of being terrified)

And i can`t remember now what else, maybe these I will do something or see.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to play a guitar (basic things or maybe one two songs. It depends on time and you. You should have hands for this activity, but it is not obligatory.

Sport activitiy.

I can show you Sarajevo :D I have little fitness center in my house and we can go to train there (UPDATE: I sold it to finance my trip XD.

Learn: Open for your ideas.

We can share stories from our lifes.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mauritania, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam, Western Sahara

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ireland, Portugal, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

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