Hey I’m Mark/Abdullah. I live in Chicago, US but was born and lived in Karachi, Pakistan for 18 years. I am a software engineer for a logistics-ish tech firm.

I enjoy traveling and learning about people and cultures. The most rewarding moments have been random instant connections with people.

Would love to hangout and walk around, learn a new card game, talk politics or religion (the more controversial, the better 😆) or just grab a coffee and talk about our adventures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love learning about people, their cultures and their life stories. Real lived stories have taught me so many different perspectives.

Interests

• books
• technology
• card games
• spades

Music, Movies, and Books

I like too many books. I prefer non-fiction and like to be awe’d by the complexity of our world. I usually try to explore a topic at a time. You can check out my Goodreads account if interested.

I like concerts. The head bobbing kind. EDM, Techno, etc.

I like a bunch of shows and movies but I can barely name any - if I’m not watching them right now.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hiked and stayed in the Amazon forest by the river

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Pakistan, United States