HI EVERYONE PLEEEEEEEEASE READ before I start, I just wanna say, my requests to stay are not necessarily to sleep at your place, I'm mostly looking for friends to do stuff with 😭😭 It's my first time travelling alone and I'm looking to make the most of it.

Hi, I'm Hamad! ✌️😁

https://www.instagram.com/hamadtaufiq/
🎵 https://www.last.fm/user/meltedchez

Growing up in the vibrant city of Toronto 🍁, I’ve been spoiled by a melting pot of cultures, each one more fascinating than the last. This exposure made me obsessed with discovering what makes each culture unique—whether it’s the food , music , or different traditions! I spent part of my teenage years living in Kenya 🐘, and getting to experience the same environment my parents grew up in was an absolute game-changer! Fr, best decision of my life.\

When I’m not geeking out, you’ll probably find me listening to music (I listen to everything, cliche I know but right now I'm pretty into shoegaze, breakcore, and underground rap), tinkering with cars (that have zero intention of cooperating 😭), or cooking up something new in the kitchen 👨🏽‍🍳 (success rate: 100%, I'm goated). I’m also a huge fan of fashion (ASK ME ABOUT ARCHIVE ASK ME ABOUT ARCHIVE maybe) —especially when I can mix and match pieces from all around the world 🌍.

I’m always up for a good laugh 😂, whether it’s over deep conversations or random moments of doing absolutely nothing . Some of my best memories come from those “let’s just hang out” times where you end up talking about everything and nothing at the same time. If you’re looking for someone who’s open-minded, adventurous 🗺️, and totally willing to get stuck in a country with you (shoutout Uganda fr), then let’s meet up! 🤝

More stuff!
I speak: English, and Swahili fluently.
I went to a Turkish school!
I'm an early riser but also don't mind sleeping in!

I really love camping and fishing too... I've probably been camping like 8 times this year up North here in Canada sooooooooooooooo yeah!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m a huge fan of getting off the beaten path and exploring the hidden gems that locals keep to themselves. The internet’s cool yeah yeah, but I think the best spots are the ones you stumble upon while chatting with someone over a cup of coffee/tea or during a late-night hangout. Whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall restaurant or a random park with a breathtaking view , I’m all about discovering places that don’t make it into the guidebooks.

Interests

• fashion
• cooking
• anime
• movies
• video games
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• urban exploration
• food
• football
• laughing
• sleeping
• comedy
• talking
• meeting new people
• trying new things
• trying new foods
• archives
• feativals
• archive fashion

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m all about creating great memories and sharing experiences! 🤗

Whether it’s trading travel stories , cooking up a meal together, or just hanging out and chatting over some coffee, I’m always down to contribute something meaningful. If you’re into trying new foods, I’d love to whip up some dishes inspired by whatever we're feeling!

If you’re a fan of spontaneous adventures, let’s go on a city walk and take photos of hidden spots and cool street art. I love capturing the vibe of a place through photography, so we can make it a fun little photo shoot!

Want to practice a few phrases in Swahili, Arabic, or even Canadian/Toronto slang? I’m happy to teach you some stuff! Hakuna Matata, LOLLLLLLLL? 😄

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cuba, England, Kenya, Netherlands, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Kenya