I grew up in a small town in the subcontinent, and have since ventured to different worlds (and want to do this for a lifetime). I love staying up late to have conversations with strangers, people that love crazy outdoor adventures, and who dare to dream <3 I love people who aren't afraid to shine in their own light!

I love learning languages, travelling, and helping communities and individuals in whatever way I possibly can.
My dream is to one day be a full time writer and tea drinker in Southern Portugal, and touch many lives along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to build a life around continuing to explore and meet incredible folks from all over the world. For now, I want to backpack after college before settling in a 9-5 job....but the travelling and exploring will never stop for me.

Interests

• culture
• poetry
• music
• backpacking
• philosophy
• psychology
• food
• dance
• rollerblading
• bicycling
• poetry slam
• interfaith
• psychotherapy
• writing poetry
• solotravelling

Music, Movies, and Books

Songs: Hey Brother (Avicii), O (Coldplay), People help the people (Birdy)

Books: When the past is present, The Alchemist, 40 Rules of Love, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k

Movies: The Breadwinner, Black Mirror (would it count?) Dead Poet's Society, Zindagi na Milegi Dobara, 3 Idiots

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I solo-backpacked Patagonia for a whole week! (I grew up knowing 0 women hikers/backpackers in my community, let alone solo ones).

I rollerblade every Friday night in San Francisco (or most Fridays ehhh) for 13 miles.

I was on the great American Roadtrip for two weeks with 8 people from around the world! We went through 8 States and saw the Grand Canyon, Colorado snow mountains, Texas deserts, Las Vegas, all within 2 weeks!

Teach, Learn, Share

I make yummy Pakistani/Indian food (can go vegan if you like!)

As a cognitive neuroscience major/mental health enthusiast, I can help you develop a toolkit for self-exploration and begin a loving/accepting relationship with yourself <3

I can share stories from living/traveling in South Korea, Germany, Pakistan, Argentina, the UK, and around the US!

As a lifelong feminist/philosophy student, we can engage in deep and meaningful conversations about *anything*. I do not like debating for the sake of debating, though :D

We can also practice Urdu, English, and German :D

What I Can Share with Hosts

Prepare a meal, my stories, play games, and dance!

I write beautiful handwritten letters.

Adventures, a zeal for life, and a global lens on the world

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Pakistan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Germany, Pakistan, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States