Currently in the process of figuring out what I'm not doing hoping this will narrow down my options.

Living in Tripoli, Lebanon.

General peripatetic.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

No travel guide can express the pride a host can.

Interests

Try me and there'll probably be at least a little bit of everything I'm interested in. I guess I have a holistic approach to things so you won't find a get a simple answer

From aubergines to cycling and ethnomusicology, there isn't much of a common thread.

• writing
• dancing
• politics
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• world music
• cycling
• scuba diving
• economics
• history
• journalism
• languages
• arabic

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Highlife, Kuduro, Afrobeats, Gnawa, Raï, Soukous, Gumbe, Bubblegum, Ethio-Jazz, MPB, Samba, Bossa Nova, Brasil Funky, Salsa, Rumba, Zouk, Gwo Ka, Compas, Cadence, Soca, Cumbia, Maloya, Bollywood and Lollywood Disco, City Pop, Soviet Disco, Spiritual Jazz, Classical Indian, Dub, Reggae, Sh3bi, Soul, Funk, Folk, Primitivism Blues, Ambient, Balearic, House, Techno

Movies: I organise a weekly cinema night in Tripoli for independent films from around the Arabic speaking world

Books: Currently reading the biography of Marie Calvin

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be happy to share a hot meal, debate or exchange in music, films or travel recommendations.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I relish discussions in current affairs, politics, history, economics, philosophy and just about any other subject. I am also keen on learning about things I haven't read into before!

I have some outlandish dance moves.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, France, Lebanon, United Kingdom, United States