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currently in Asia : still my mom could host ( not in every case)

നമസ്കാരം / NAMASKARAM

I'm Maheen, and I'm from Thiruvananthapuram, also called Trivandrum, capital of the Indian state of Kerala.

I've been traveling full-time for the past six years. and I intend to live my life in this style until I'm fifty/sixty.

Although I don't travel for the purpose of filming my journey. like many others, I do it in order to raise money for my trips. and I meet the people along the road by using this lovely community. It facilitates my learning more about that location and helps me create a connection with the people who live there. I always enjoy building relationships with people all over the world.

I'm a hitchhiker; over the past six years, I've hitched in more than 96 nations. I take cooking supplies and a tent on my travels. that enable me to maintain my lifestyle and way of life. I typically find shelter at the homes of strangers. or i sleep at the Mosque,church and temples. I enjoy staying with families, therefore it would be very happy if you could welcome me to your family .

I don't use drugs or smoke, nor do I drink. I don't go for clubbing and party much . (However, I also enjoy going to clubbing locations with perfect friends i get along with.) In its place, I'd be glad with visiting marketplaces, gathering spots, etc.

I always have a sleeping bag, a camping mattress, and other necessities with me. Therefore, my host shouldn't be concerned about my comfort level or sleeping arrangement. Anywhere, I can squeeze in.

I'll now briefly describe my travels; I'm an adventurous traveler. I love going to the least visited and riskiest destinations when I travel.

I spent a lot of time in prison during my travels (not because I did something horrible ♠️). In Balochistan, I hitched a ride with the opium and wepon smugglers . During my journey, I experienced sexual harassment, was robbed at gunpoint, passed through areas controlled by terrorists from Somalia, and more. I had some pretty horrible situations, which I think were the most exciting and unforgettable ones.

I'm going to end here because it's always a good idea to have a conversation starter when we meet in person.

Regarding surfers:

I traveled to Sudan, Afghanistan, Iran, and a few more Arab nations in the Middle East. Every native I encountered welcomed me and treated me so well. Thus, I would love treating my surfers in the same way.

The distance between my house and the city center is 15–17 km. From the city, you can take a bus to get to my place.
To get to my house, you must still walk, hitchhike, or take an auto for  1 kilometer from the bus stop.

However, if I am present in Kerala, I will be happy to take you from the town and drop you off there, or wherever else you want.

Right present, my mother and I live in the house. She only speaks our mother tongue, Malayalam, and nothing else. However, she always communicates with hand signs, a few English words, and Google Translation.

Everyone will be welcomed irrespective of their cast/ creed/ colours/ nationality/ sexuality/ etc..... But same time , please respect me and my surrounding which host you.

You can text me at +91 7994506199 if you need any assistance with travel or couch surfing.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a student who started earning at the age of 14, and I became financially independent by the time I was 17. From the age of 18, I began using my own earnings to pay for my tuition fees and daily living expenses. Because of this, it was very difficult for me to travel to different places, as traveling usually requires a lot of money.

This is how I discovered Couchsurfing (CS) and started using it as a budget-friendly travel platform. However, after experiencing the true spirit of CS, I couldn’t stop being part of this community. CS is something unique and almost magical.

Through this community, I have met many amazing people and had the opportunity to experience different cultures firsthand. That is what Couchsurfing truly means to me and that’s why I use CS.

Interests

I enjoy conversations about travel, life, spirituality and politics.
I love watching movies 💯
I also enjoy swimming

• culture
• massage therapy
• politics
• movies
• board games
• traveling
• music
• camping
• swimming
• religion
• hitchhiking
• language exchange
• adventure travel
• spirituality
• conversation
• meeting new people
• middle east
• social media
• vlogging
• climbing trees
• danger
• nomadic life
• unexpected things
• war journalism
• conflict tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bollywood, Mollywood, and any kind of slow, soulful songs
Books: I don’t read books much, but I’m preparing to write my own book
Movies: Travel, adventure, war, and true-story–based films in any language ( i'm comfortable with any type mostly which is not fictional )

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

🇮🇳hitchhiking around india for three years
🇨🇳Trespassing in Chinese land from nepal
🇮🇳Molested by desert nomads in thar desert
🌎Slept 1000+nights on the street , train station etc
🇦🇫Taliban blindfolded, beaten me up & put me in PRISON
🇮🇷hitchhiking with the opium & gun mafia in balochistan
🇸🇦Hitchhiking in the empty quarters - RUB AL KHALI
🇮🇶Five days in iraqi prison with 40 other prisoners
🇸🇴entered somalia illegally from somaliland without visa
🇰🇪Beaten up & robbed under gunpoint from slum
🇸🇩10 days in middle of sudar war & got stuck
🌍 Egypt to Namibia hitchhiking
🇲🇲 traveling around myanmar in civil war areas
🇲🇲hitchhiked with human trafficking truck by accident
🇹🇭visiting the golden triangle in chinese mafia area
🇦🇹Dumpster diving in Austria
🇮🇳 camping and cooking beef in north india
🇮🇳 hitchhiking in militants area in Chhattisgarh
🇮🇱 hitchhiking and camping in warzone near gaza & leba
🇲🇷 world longest iron ore train ride through sahara
🇲🇱 56 hour dangerous niger river journey to Timbuktu
🇲🇱 Timbuktu to Mopti by desert rode.
🇧🇫 traveling in conflict zone of burkina
🇲🇳 I bought horse myself and traveled in it across mongolia
🇵🇦 crossing Darién gap by boat with Venezuelan emigrants
🌍 United states to Argentina hitchhiking ( currently )

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love sharing my travel stories, especially the adventurous and unexpected moments along the way. I also enjoy giving practical tips on how to travel on a very low budget, including hitchhiking advice.

I’m happy to talk about my own culture as well as the different cultures I’ve experienced while traveling through various regions.

In addition, I’m always willing to offer physical help, such as cleaning the house, helping with daily chores, or assisting with work or jobs, whenever possible. I'm so bad at cooking 😭😭

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

India