Seeking new friendships and recommendations for things to see, eat, or do on my travels!

insta: @farshid2.0

Born in Afghanistan to two language professors, I grew up juggling two cultures after my family migrated to the U.S. I’ve always loved connecting with people — and love this platform and community for creating opportunities to do just that anywhere in the world.

I’ve now been lucky enough to explore 50+ countries, collecting stories, laughs, and unforgettable experiences with amazing people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet amazing people and learn about the world through the perspectives of others.

To share stories and create new experiences in great company.

To learn how to cook, dance, and communicate in new ways.

Interests

• arts
• books
• cooking
• technology
• traveling
• hiking
• sports
• mountains
• food
• climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorites from this past year -
Books: Exit West, The Old Man and the Sea, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, The Sympathizer, Project Hail Mary, The Midnight Library

Albums: Colores, Circles, Deadpan Love, Everything

Movies: Perfect Days, Palm Springs, Luca, Jojo Rabbit

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One is quite hard to select, here are a few favorites:

• Hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc
• Cross-country road trip across Canada
• Camped on the floor of Yosemite
• Stargazed in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef
• Snowboarded in the mountains of Nagano, Japan
• Danced for 24 hours straight in Berlin
• Rang in the New Year in Rio
• Stayed in a sauna hut on a remote island in Sweden
• Took part in Día de los Muertos celebrations in Oaxaca

Teach, Learn, Share

I love food, history, literature, photography, sports, and nature — happy to spend time chatting about them or diving right in

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Panama, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, France, Mexico, Pakistan, Portugal, United States