Hello! My name is Mahir and I'm a 31 year old traveller who occasionally fixes people's teeth. I can provide free oral health advice in exchange for a comfy couch! But honestly, I'm looking to meet cool local people in exchange for my fantastic British humour and deep conversations. And my modesty... ;) I'm always looking to have a fun time whether that's by visiting local sights or having inspiring conversations or partying; I'm down for whatever!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As clichéd as it is: what better way to meet local people and get to learn their culture?

I have travelled many countries previously and have usually stayed in hostels. This time I would love to broaden my horizons and experience something more authentic by getting to know local people.

Interests

• photography
• movies
• reading
• music
• scuba diving
• anthropology
• history
• squash
• football

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm into most genres of music, ranging from classical jazz to 90s hip-hop, rap and R&B to many forms of electronic music. I'm very much open to all forms of music with the only exception being anything where lyrics are screamed rather than sung (with the exception of Crystal Castles!)

I'm a big fan of thrillers and dramas such as Christopher Nolan, Tarantino and Scorsese movies. But give me a Team America, Superbad or any films with Simon Pegg in it and I'll be just as happy.

Guns, Germs and Steel is by far the best non-fiction book I've read. Anthropology and history fascinate me greatly; I love learning about what makes humans the way they are.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro whilst revising for my second year dental exams!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can perform some fairly average magic tricks!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom