Hey there! I’m Waqas Ahmed, a Marine Engineer by profession and a passionate world traveler at heart. My job takes me across the oceans, but my curiosity takes me even further — exploring new cultures, cuisines, and connections wherever I go.

I’ve been fortunate to visit Germany, USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, Italy, Spain, UK, Ireland, Latvia, Algeria, Turkey, Iran, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Kenya, Kuwait, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Singapore, and New Zealand — and I’m always planning where to go next!

Life at sea has taught me discipline, respect for nature, and how small the world can feel once you start exploring it. On land, I love sharing travel stories, learning from locals, and experiencing the simple joys of everyday life in new places.

⚓ What I Can Share

I can share stories from my voyages, a few handy sea survival tips 😉, and insights about marine life and global travel. I’m also a good listener and love deep conversations about culture, food, history, and life perspectives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here to meet people, share experiences, and learn about local life wherever I travel. Couchsurfing makes every trip more meaningful.

Interests

Traveling, meeting new people, exploring cultures, sea life, photography, music, food, nature, and meaningful conversations.

Music, Movies, and Books

Big fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Indian Punjabi songs — artists like Diljit Dosanjh and AP Dhillon are my favorites

Love watching travel and adventure films — also enjoy classics like 3 Idiots, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Interstellar

Enjoy reading travel stories and biographies — books like The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Into the Wild are among my favorites.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

“Visited more than 25 countries across 5 continents, meeting people from every corner of the world and realizing how similar we all are despite our differences.”

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can share what life is like working as a marine engineer, some sea stories, and a bit about Pakistani culture and food.

Learn: I love learning about local traditions, languages, and cuisines wherever I go. Always open to new perspectives and skills.

Share: I can share travel experiences from 25+ countries, good conversations, and positive vibes — maybe even some Pakistani chai if we have the chance

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love sharing stories from life at sea, my journey across different countries, and experiences with different cultures. I can also share some Pakistani music, food tips, and good company.

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malaysia, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates