I’d describe myself as a nature, art, and animal lover, with a heart full of life and a free spirit for traveling and exploring the unknown. My education, both in art school and university, has been entirely in the arts, and I’ve been immersed in art my whole life. I work as a graphic designer remotely, which allows me to travel and live my life in a way that’s full of excitement and adventure.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For years, I traveled within my own country for two reasons: first, to fully experience the beauty of my homeland before visiting places in other countries, so I could talk about it with others on my travels. And second, because I haven’t yet had the opportunity to travel abroad for various reasons. Even though I’ve known about Couchsurfing for a long time through friends, social media, and other travelers, I hadn’t had the chance to try it myself. Finally, I decided to set aside a budget for international travel and give Couchsurfing a try to create this opportunity for myself.

Interests

• photography
• festivals
• partying
• traveling
• classical music
• backpacking
• communications
• beaches
• art
• plants
• house music
• techno music
• sun
• islands
• psychedelic music
• meditating
• animals lover
• peace of mind

Music, Movies, and Books

I watch every meaningful film worth seeing and listen to any good music that touches my soul. There are so many films and songs I could talk about for hours, and the same goes for paintings, which are one of my main interests. Overall, I’m a true art lover, and I’ve lived and worked with art for as long as I can remember.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've been traveling for almost ten years, and I can say I've seen most of Iran’s cities, places, and beautiful natural spots. But honestly, I think the best thing I've done so far was spending nine months last year living alone on a beautiful, magical island in southern Iran.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love being around people who have found inner peace, first with themselves and then with the world around them—calm souls whose presence brings joy, happiness, and a sense of tranquility. I’m interested in talking with them more about their life journeys and experiences in cultivating a mindful, healthy lifestyle.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Since I’ve spent many years traveling, I’ve captured photos and videos of most places I’ve visited, and I’ve shared some of them on my Instagram account (@elaheabed).
I’ve also spent time with many people, learning about and living within different cultures. I’d love to share my exciting experiences and impressions of these incredible places and provide others with a lot of practical information about them.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Iran