I am interested in processes of socio-cultural transition, and in people, communities and initiatives who dare to act. In my educational work, I tell stories, facilitate experiences and build bridges to alternate perspectives on the good life. Besides working as a teacher, together with my wife, I organize educational trips in Iran with a post-colonial perspective. I am motivated by the idea that by naming, by labeling, we too often negate all the other things, we could possibly be. Lo all the beauty lying there inside of us.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think of it as a great way of experiencing the world. I love nature, people and communities - villages or cities. So, I hope my feet will take me far to see places and get to know people, to understand their liveways, but more importantly to just learn about themselves and listen to their own stories. In all my couchsurfing so far, I made just brilliant experiences. People are colorful and warmhearted.

Interests

• rock climbing
• anthropology
• documentary photography
• listening to stories

Music, Movies, and Books

music: Singer Songwriting, Iranian and Arabic electronics, and basically all hand made music that is out there
movies (at the moment): All the Beauty and the Blood Shed; Youth; The Fall
books (at the moment): As We Have Always Done, The Dawn of Everything

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I wanted to learn to act outside Western theory and practice, so I joined Cheyenne River Youth Project (lakotayouth.org) as a volunteer in August 2024, attracted to its multifaceted approach to transform the harmful effects of colonization on the Lakota community, especially the youth. I found a team dedicated to the idea that the first step in healing their people is to give back to the children their heritage, in a way that is relevant to the contemporary world.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd like to improve my language and climbing skills, to cook your local food and share mine.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My story in exchange for yours.
Time to spent.
A helping hand.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Iran, Ireland, Switzerland