A warm welcome :) and thanks in advance for reading my profile:

I am a native Londoner (London, United Kingdom) who is always smiling and has an upbeat attitude and a positive nature. For the past 3-4years i have been working in the world of digital marketing. In my spare time i volunteer for a non profit that empowers young people. I have a real passion for analogue and digital photography and find it really rewarding to capture someone in an image. I am also interested in world events, food, travelling and exploring(pretty obvious right?).

We live in an amazing world! It is a true pleasure to meet people from all around the world. To understand different cultures, ways of life and most importantly making awesome friends around the globe. I can honestly say my life has been enriched by meaningful connections while i have travelled.

As a native Londoner i more than happy to give you some tips and advice on London. What makes London so amazing that it is one big melting pot of cultures and communities from around the world So that means there food from around the world in London to explore. I am not always able to host but i can give you some advice on where to stay. Along with free things you can do in London and general tips on how to keep costs down as London can be expensive. So please do reach out and i will happy to advise you accordingly.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

-To learn and exchange lifestyles, culture and being a good human being is truly enriching.

-Sharing tips and local knowledge of London (Places to eat, Things to see and general tips to keep costs down).

Interests

• culture
• photography
• coffee
• politics
• parks
• travelling
• museums
• photography galleries

Music, Movies, and Books

Music

I listen to a variety of music and have an appreciation for all music. I have a particular interest in Jazz blues, hip hop and Rnb, Afrobeats and a whole lot more.

A small sample of who i listen to:

-Pink Floyd
-The Beetles
-Ray Charles
-Luther Vandross
-Otis Reading
-Nina Simone
-Wu Tang Clan

Movies

A list of some the films i like:

-One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
-Django Unchained
-Shawshank Redemption
-Manchester By The Sea ]
-New Jack City
-Cult classic action films from the 70s+80s

Books - a big fan of autobiographies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-I bought a flight ticket from London to Sweden and back for £1.99 ($2.46)

Teach, Learn, Share

Photography - I can teach you about photography and film photography - Composition, exposure etc

Culture - I can teach you about my heritage (Pakistan) and share some awesome food recipes.

Travel hacks - I am self confessed travel hacker/deal finder and teach you how i find good deals.

What I Can Share with Hosts

-Great conversations over a coffee/tea

-Tips on traveling and finding good deals

-I can give you some tips and show you around London as i am native Londonder. Along with how to keep costs down and great value places to eat and things to see and do.

-I can take a cool portrait of you with my cameras

-I can teach you about digital marketing

Countries I’ve Visited

Bulgaria, France, Hungary, Morocco, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom