Hello!

My name is Reza! I was born in South Africa, grew up in Boston, and have spent a year backpacking around the world.

I am an artist and I love to paint large, abstract acrylic pieces. I draw my inspiration from nature, and my favorite artist is Kandinsky.

I am truly passionate about traveling and meeting new people. I believe everyone can teach you something about the world :)

I hope to one day work in conservation and protect nature and those without a voice.

My current hobby is free diving!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm couchsurfing because it's the best way to meet people and have authentic adventures. It is so much better to get to know someone and make a connection than to go to a hotel where the vibe is impersonal and distant. I want to make friends around the world!

Interests

I'm interested in traveling. I love going out of my comfort zone to explore and learn new things. I like to go with the flow, it is an incredibly freeing feeling.

I love art! The act of capturing the essence of life in color and creating something out of a blank canvas is my favorite thing!

I'm interested in nature. Constantly in awe of the effortless beauty of natural world exudes. Nature is free for all to see and enjoy, no prejudice or bias. You can be completely yourself in the embrase of the natural world.

I'm interested in people! Learning from them and appreciating our humanic bond. Experiencing life with others makes it that much more special.

I'm interested in food. I love tasting the culture in each dish and savoring the flavors.

• birds
• arts
• culture
• singing
• beauty
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• music
• guitar
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music... Hmm well right now Nick Drake and Devandra Banhart are my favorite artists.

I'm reading a book called Radiant Love, Brilliant Joy. It is about being an extraordinary human and having real depth of connection.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Circumnavigated the planet in 8 months, spending only $5,000 total!! You don't need money to travel, all you need is a little passion and creativity :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll happily teach anyone anything I can offer.

I love learning. I soak up new things like a sponge.

Sharing good times and meaningful moments.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I LOVE cooking. So I would so gladly like to cook for my hosts. Trust me, I'm a very good cook as well (and I'm a modest person, this is one thing I allow myself to brag about).

We can play you songs and share art.

We have good manners. We are very clean people. We take care of others and are thoughtful of our environment.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States