Hello! I'm Zakarya, from Afghanistan 🌍.
A country that has unfortunately been caught in many internal and external conflicts over the years, and I've witnessed a history full of crisis. On August 15, 2022, after the fall of the central government and the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, life for me and many of my fellow countrymen dramatically changed. Seeking better opportunities and improvement, I migrated to different countries. I have lived in countries like Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey, sometimes legally and sometimes illegally, and in each place, tried to learn from various cultures, experiences, and lessons. I have been living in Germany for the past few years now, and I embrace new experiences and meeting new people with open arms 🤗.
For me, human rights and individual freedoms have always been of great importance. I believe in freedom of speech, freedom of religion, gender equality, and respect for all religions and minorities ✨. I respect everyone regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. I also believe that LGBTQ+ groups are just as deserving of respect, as their sexual preferences come from the natural essence of who they are 🌈.
Respecting nature, protecting the environment, and upholding animal rights are also very important to me 🌱🐾, and I like these values to be reflected in my interactions with others.
I live life with enthusiasm 😄. Being happy and making others happy is very important to me. Learning and teaching have helped me grow and understand life in a deeper way. That's why I'm always open to finding new experiences, meeting different people, and forming real, honest connections 🤝.
In the end, I truly believe in peace and kindness ✌️💛 and think the greatest gift we can give each other is to be seen, heard, and understood. Nothing is more valuable than feeling truly recognized in this vast world.
So, if you're also seeking peace, real connections, and mutual understanding, I'm ready to travel this journey with you 🌟. Feel free to reach out anytime for a chat and to get to know each other better 😊.
I'm on Couchsurfing because I love connecting with people from all over the world 🌎. It's a beautiful way to build friendships, share cultures, and learn from each other. I believe that meeting locals or fellow travellers gives travel a much deeper meaning — it's not just about places, but the people you meet along the way.
Staying with locals allows me to experience destinations more authentically, discover hidden gems, and understand different customs and ways of life 🏘️. I also enjoy hosting travellers, hearing their stories, and offering a warm place to stay — just like I'd hope to find when I'm travelling 🛏️.
Of course, Couchsurfing is also great for saving money 💸, but for me, the real value is in the cultural exchange and the sense of community. I enjoy being part of a global network that's built on trust, openness, and kindness 🌐. Whether I'm a guest or a host, I always look forward to meaningful conversations and shared experiences.
For me, Couchsurfing isn't just about saving money or finding a place to sleep — it's a beautiful way to meet interesting people, share cultures, and build real human connections ❤️. I love getting to know locals and travelers, hearing their stories, and seeing life through their perspective.
Whether I'm hosting or surfing, I enjoy being part of a global community that's built on trust, kindness, and open minds 🌟. That feeling of being welcome anywhere in the world — it's something really special.
I'm a social person, easygoing, and curious 😎. I enjoy deep conversations, shared laughs, and even those peaceful quiet moments with good people ☕🌿.
And honestly, if along the way I meet someone who I vibe with on a deeper level — someone kind, funny, open — I'm not closed to something more than just friendship ❤️. I'm open to what life brings.
So, if you're also into meaningful conversations, walks through the city 🌆, spontaneous adventures 🌄, or just enjoying a drink and getting to know each other 🍵🥂 — I'd love to connect 😊.
If you want to know more about me, here's my Instagram: @zakariyaahmadzay 📸

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I truly love connecting with people from all over the world 🌍💫. For me, traveling isn’t just about seeing places — it’s about building friendships, sharing cultures, and learning from each other 🤝✨. Meeting locals or fellow travelers makes every trip deeper and more meaningful; travel isn’t just about places, it’s about the amazing people you meet along the way 💖🌟.
Staying with locals allows me to experience destinations more authentically, discover hidden gems, and learn about different customs and ways of life 🏞️🏡. I also enjoy hosting travelers, hearing their stories, and providing a warm and welcoming space 🌿☕ — just as I hope to find when I travel 🌸✨.
Of course, Couchsurfing can also help save money 💸, but the real value for me is in cultural exchange, shared experiences, and a sense of global community 🌏💞. I love being part of a network built on trust, honesty, and kindness 🤗💫. Whether I’m hosting or surfing, I always look forward to meaningful conversations, shared adventures, and real human connections 🗣️🌟.
I’m social, kind, compassionate, funny, curious, calm, honest, adventurous, cheerful, flexible, and trustworthy 😄🌿✨. I enjoy deep conversations, shared laughter, spontaneous adventures, and even peaceful, quiet moments with good company 🌌🎶🍵.
And honestly, if along the way I meet someone with whom I have a deep spiritual connection and our paths and goals are close and aligned 💫🌱 — someone kind, compassionate, funny, and open-minded 😄💖 — I’m open with all my heart to something beyond ordinary friendship — why not? and excited to share meaningful, special, and positive moments together ✨🌟💫.
If you also enjoy exploring cities 🏙️, walking under the stars ✨🌌, spontaneous adventures 🥾🌿, or simply enjoying a drink and good conversation ☕🍷🗣️, I’d love to connect and share amazing experiences! 😊💫🌏

Intereses

🌍 About Me
I’m naturally curious and love trying new things! 🧭 I enjoy long walks in new cities (even getting a little lost 😉), deep conversations over coffee or tea ☕️, and exploring local foods 🍲. Making tea and cooking over a wood fire 🔥, sitting by the flames and watching the dancing smoke 🌫️, gives me a special sense of peace and joy.
I have a deep love for nature 🌿: starry skies ✨, the moon and stars 🌙, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets 🌅🌄, colorful flowers and trees 🌸🌳, rivers and waterfalls 🌊, mountains 🏔️, meadows 🌾, and even untouched deserts 🏜️. The songs of birds 🐦, the smell of fresh earth after rain 🌧️, the mountain breeze 🍃, and the calm of forests 🍂 awaken the feeling of life in me.
I love music 🎶 of all kinds—from calm and gentle beats to traditional and local sounds from around the world 🌏. People’s stories, cultures, and philosophies 🌍 are always fascinating to me and give meaning to my life.
Spontaneous adventures 🚶‍♂️, unexpected moments 🌟, and discovering hidden beauties of the world always create the best memories. I love simple but magical moments ✨, like walking in a misty forest 🌫️, listening to the sound of waves 🌊, or gazing at the star-filled night sky ✨.

Música, películas y libros

📚 Books: I love novels and stories that mix imagination with reality. Philosophy, history, logic, astronomy, geography, and biology are also among my interests 🌌📖🌍🧬
🎬 Movies: Films that move both heart and mind! Dramas, social stories, or documentaries that keep you thinking long after watching 🎥✨
🎵 Music: From every corner of the world! From relaxing, nature-inspired tunes 🌳 to electronic and traditional beats 🎶 I love anything that touches the soul 💫

Algo increíble que he hecho

Since childhood, my life has always been full of challenges and change 🧒🌍. My country was torn by war ⚔️, and I grew up amidst migration and instability ✈️. But one memory that truly shaped me and made me stronger than those around me still lingers vividly 💪.
A few years ago, I was living in Iran 🇮🇷, but I was forcibly deported to Afghanistan 🇦🇫. There, I found a job 👨‍💼 and got accepted to university 🎓, thinking that maybe this would be my true home 🏠. But fate had other plans: explosions 💥, assassinations 😔, and escalating insecurity forced me to travel back to Iran illegally 🚶‍♂️.
My family was living in Iran 👨‍👩‍👦, but without legal residence, I couldn’t work 🚫. With only 50 or 60 dollars in my pocket 💵, no passport or visa 🛂, I unexpectedly said goodbye to my mother 😢 and took a bus 🚌 to the Turkish border 🇹🇷 at night.
From there began the breathtaking journey: several days on foot 🥾, carrying a few tins of food 🥫, bread 🍞, and some chocolate 🍫, crossing mountains 🏔️, valleys ⛰️, forests 🌲, marshes 🪵, and rivers 🌊. Heavy rain 🌧️, dark nights 🌌, landmines 💣, barbed wires ⚡, and border walls 🧱 threatened me at every step. Wild animals 🐺, hunger 🤤, exhaustion 😓, sleeplessness 💤, and traveling through unfamiliar territory 🗺️ pushed me to my limits. On one side, Iranian police 👮‍♂️, on the other, Turkish authorities 👮‍♀️, and mafia groups 🕵️‍♂️ at the border, sometimes even gunfire 🔫—nothing stopped me from moving forward.
Finally, with clothes soaked and covered in mud 🩳💦, I crossed into Turkey 🌄. I didn’t have enough money 💸, but I had to stay and work in Van province 🏘️. I lived in Turkey for two years 🇹🇷, and every experience, danger, and challenge made me stronger and more prepared for life 🌟.
All these adventures have turned me into a passionate traveler and adventurer today ✈️🌍, someone who knows that even in the darkest paths and the most unfamiliar places, there is always a way forward 💪🔥.
Thank you for reading 🙏
To be continued… ⏳

Países que he visitado

Afghanistan, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Vatican City State

Países en los que he vivido

Afghanistan, Germany, Iran, Turkey