I was born and raised in the romantic city of Shiraz, Iran which is known for its rich culture, history, poetry and of course its wine. I am an engineer by profession and love travelling and meeting people from different cultures.

I have lived in a few cities in Iran, namely Shiraz, Tehran, Bandar-e-abbas and Boushehr and then moved to the beautiful city of Muscat, Oman. After 3 years I migrated to Australia and have lived in the Gold Coast and Brisbane. I have travelled all around these countries and would be happy to share my travel experiences with you.

Instagram: solariz3d

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used to travel the traditional way mostly with a partner, staying in hotels/motels and visiting touristy places. But not anylonger. I now travel solo and stay at hostels and home stays so I could meet people, make friends, go for longer trips, reduce my footprint and experience the local culture. I also would like to try CS for the same reasons.

Interests

• photography
• salsa dancing
• cooking
• walking
• off-roading
• politics
• movies
• traveling
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• snorkeling
• swimming
• nature
• good conversation
• climate change
• nature walks
• learning spanish

Music, Movies, and Books

I am an art-house and foreign movies fan. My taste for music is quite diverse encompassing all sorts of classical and traditional music from different countries in addition to rock, blues, jazz and indie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Touring every corner of north Island, New Zealand in two weeks.

Watching turtles laying eggs and the hatchlings going back to the sea in a magical night in Ras Al Jinz, Oman.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd love to talk to others about our travel experiences, our home countries, cultures, politics, local food recipes, music, movies, life experiences and backpacking tips.

I am planning a long journey to South America for my next trip so if you are coming from SA or speak Spanish that would be awesome.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Insights about Brisbane and places to visit. Probably a tour of the city.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Iran, Oman