My name is Malik and I am 30. I was born and raised in Pakistan. Moved to Canada a while back where I co-own a tech start-up. Travelling is my passion and I am a solo traveler. Started traveling recently and I have been to 6 countries so far. I want to retire at 35 and become a travel blogger full-time. The world is such a fantastic place and we should explore all of it. Traveling always makes me happy and super excited!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel to different countries to explore culture/people, experiences, and food. I'm here on Couchsurfing hoping to meet amazing people around the world. Also, it makes me very excited to host and help people, especially the visitors as I believe a good host can make your trip unforgettable. I am looking forward to seeing amazing people around :)

Interests

• theater
• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• movies
• video games
• reading
• traveling
• camping
• cricket
• swimming
• sightseeing
• exploring
• learning
• mountain climbing
• netflix
• tech
• meetups
• foody
• language classes
• playing a musical instrument
• networking events

Music, Movies, and Books

I don't have a particular list for music. I enjoy almost every type of music however instrumental music is my favorite. About movies, I watch a lot of them and always forget the names. I like to watch survival movies most and cast away is the one I enjoyed a lot. Web series are an addiction. Can watch again Break bad, Prison break, Suits. I mostly read travel biographies. Into the wild is the recent one I read.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are quite a few but I will share one related to travel. I have a friend who is not good financially and he had a dream destination which I came to know by a mutual friend. I (with the help of another kind friend) arranged a fully-funded trip for him and gave him the surprise on his birthday. That was a full week of jampack of entertainment, joy, and happiness. I can never forget the happiness and fulfillnessI saw in him during that time. In the end, surprisingly, we realized that we were happier more than him. As they say, do good and good will happen to you.

Teach, Learn, Share

I started my professional career in my teenage. Been through thick and thin. I come from a very humble background. With time, I have realized how beautiful life can be. I love sharing my experience from personal, professional, and travel-related experiences with others and seeking the same from them.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love sharing my experience from personal, professional, and travel-related experiences with others and seeking the same from them. Additionally, I try to pay back the favor one way or another. Although you can never pay back the time and love others provide for you but there are ways to make it a win-win situation. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Pakistan