Firstly, a little explanation about my lack of references here; On my new profile, you'll find some references and some more on my old profile (https://www.couchsurfing.com/users/2299708/profile - I can't retrieve the password for my old account). I have also hosted about a dozen of cyclists, some of whom from WarmShowers (https://goo.gl/mJPNIW). I post my travel photos on my Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/sorsaffari/).

About me:
I like to code (mostly web applications), read, cycle, camp, hike and, of course, travel. Lately, I have realised the part of me that cares deeply and compassionately about human rights. I guess, considering my recent activities and what I hope for the future, I am a human rights activist, focusing, at this point in time, on the Woman, Life, Freedom movement - women, minorities and children's rights, to be more specific.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Years ago when I first read about Couchsurfing in a magazine, I was fascinated by such a simple yet extremely positive concept. In my trips back home, every time I had the chance, I hosted backpackers via CouchSurfing and cyclists via WarmShowers. I showed them my country, brought them to the homes of Iranians and told them everything I knew about the culture and traditions of my people. The joy of sharing with good strangers was just the beginning. From that very first Aussie backpacker I hosted, I knew for a fact that one day I will do the same. That someday 'I' will be the traveler embraced in the culture of someone else's land.

I am fortunate to be able to have such dream and I'm here on Couchsurfing to celebrate this opportunity. While I still can, as long as there is the possibility, I will travel for the sake of my desire for adventure.

Interests

Exploring the unknown.

• culture
• writing
• photography
• education
• cooking
• technology
• cycling
• hiking
• human-rights
• women-rights
• children-rights

Teach, Learn, Share

I like to talk, listen and ask (sometimes difficult) questions.

I have helped build startups, so if that's something you're into, I'll be more than happy to share my experience.

I'd love to learn new recipes and perhaps share some :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Austria, Iran, Malaysia, Turkey, United Kingdom