CURRENT MISSION: LEARN TO COOK AND MEET LOCALS IN IRAN. :-)

I have just spent 5 months cycling in Central Asia and want to explore Iran before returning home. I have been fascinated by Iran for many years after hearing how wonderful the locals are. I am also a complete foodie and have a mission to learn to cook some delicious typical Iranian dishes. I will be traveling with my wonderful friend Astrid from Denmark. Together we want to explore Iran, see historical sights, meet locals and COOK. When I return home I will be MAKING A BOOK. The idea is to include stories, photographs and recipes from 18 countries.... and of course Iran has to be included. So if you want to meet 2 happy people, teach us about your culture, and cook together then please host us. (Note... I do have a serious food allergy to gluten/ wheat which is inconvenient but it's a medical condition. Means just Astrid will be eating all that yummy bread.)

Astrid's profile is.... https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/astrid_lund

I am a New Zealander enjoying traveling the world and making friends along the way. I love to photograph, experience new cultures and travel by bicycle!

I am interested in alternative living, art, sustainability, peoples stories and nature. In New Zealand I love to surf and practise yoga.

We are so thankful for any help along the way. Love meeting people in this community and sharing experiences, food, cultural exchange.

I have a food allergy to gluten (think bread, wheat, barley, rye) but we try to be prepared and bring our own food!

Thank you for being apart of this community.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love to be involved with cooking, gardening and helping out. Am open to learn new ways and skills. I like the surprises from couchsurfing: the interesting people, in-depth conversations, sharing of cultures.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

meet others, cook together, swap ideas, talk about life. what a great community!

Interests

Love experiencing new cultures and ways of life. As a kiwi whose grown up by the sea I love the ocean and love to surf (slowly improving but love it anyways) . Exploring nature- jumping from waterfalls and wandering forests. Music- gypsy, reggae, latino, roots, jazz, blues. Creating. Eco projects and learning about permaculture. When I go home to New Zealand I want to learn beekeeping and write a book (stories, photographs and recipes from cycling 18 countries.)

• arts
• writing
• cooking
• baking
• yoga
• walking
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• jazz
• blues
• cycling
• surfing
• sailing
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies- North of the Sun, Amelie, This way of life, Queen of the sun, Across the universe and every Tony Gatlif film

Music- gypsy, gypsy jazz, roots, reggae, jazz, soul, blues, latino, balkan. Let's switch music and discover.

Books- Dharma Bums. Thunder and Sunshine. Moods of Future Joys. Eat Pray Love, Life is so good, This is where I leave you. Shantaram, Cutting for stone, The hunger games. Big Magic. Wild.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

So many amazing experiences in life. Cycling the Pamir mountains in Tajikistan. 4 weeks, little oxygen and 4 big passes over 4,200 meters. Such intense, beautiful nature surrounding you every day.

Teach, Learn, Share

English, Español, Photography, Gluten free and vegetarian cooking (I worked in a small vegan cafe for a while), basic bike maintenance (we can fix your punctures and simple things!), running guest houses. Let's find out!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hopefully a fun, positive attitude and spontaneous adventures. I am more than happy to help out and cook too. :-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belize, Bolivia, Cambodia, Colombia, Cook Islands, Denmark, Ecuador, Fiji, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Samoa, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cook Islands, Denmark, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain

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