Hi. I'm Mou., for Memo Of Understanding, another story... I was born in nomadic Mauritania, on eastern Atlantic in North-West Africa, exotic country in many ways... I lived studying undergrad in Egypt, MBA in Japan., and Int'l Development at Duke, US, my fav so far!

Professionally, I had experience mostly in accounting, management and business. I co-founded an export startup, in seafood trade. I’m a sea lover!

Personally, friendships and travels, of all kinds in the deep sense of discovery, rank high on my value system, not linked to any cultural dogma whatsoever... I like to live simple and free sharing experiences and joy with others, the more different the more interesting!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love wandering new cities randomly, getting lost in them! and hanging around with others is definitely more fun... Besides, I look forward to learning anew in any human encounter, exchanging views and experiences, with the wondrous Couchsurfers, seeing the world through different local eyes!

Interests

• running
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• economics
• entrepreneurship
• history
• psychology
• metaphysics
• deep conversations
• startups
• foreign languages
• soul music
• data science
• philosphy
• personal growth
• business ideas
• cultural events
• random adventures
• languages exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

Country music, Classical cello, Folk, Gospel, Blues...

The matrix, The thin redline, Fight club, Batman series, Sweet November...

Iron in the soul, Veronica decides to die, Half of man is woman, Thinking fast and slow...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazing ordinary things. Despite occasional gaps, I keep running, reading and traveling…

Teach, Learn, Share

I taught Arabic long ago. I love languages, tech, and new ways to think and do things. I would love to explore various things with people. Pant things to teach or co-learn hopefully…

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food and genuine exchanges. Coming from a unique nomadic culture near the Sahara desert, I like to think that I have interesting stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Jordan, Morocco, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, Japan, Mauritania, United States