I’m Zara, a full-time traveler and digital nomad from Iran 🇮🇷, living and working remotely since May 2018. I travel slowly, stay longer in each place, and try to really get to know local life. I’m not a tourist, and I often return to the same country more than once instead of rushing from place to place.

I try to live mindfully, reduce waste where I can, and keep a regular yoga and meditation practice 🧘‍♀️🌱.

PS: I have a gluten allergy, so please don’t be offended if I need to avoid gluten.
PPS: I only accept friend requests from people I’ve met in person.
PPPS: If you’re thinking of staying with me, please read the Home section as well 😊

Что привело меня на Couchsurfing

For me, Couchsurfing is about connection and kindness. I love learning about both the differences and similarities between people—their stories, cultures, daily lives, and food—and seeing the world through their eyes 🌍💬🍲.

Another important reason is giving back. I’ve received so much warmth and hospitality during my travels, and whenever I can, I’m happy to pass that on to others 🙏🏻.

Интересы

• yoga
• meditation
• backpacking
• camping
• hitchhiking
• volunteering
• beaches
• forests
• programming

Классная вещь, которую я сделал(-а)

- Left my office job and chose a nomadic life (🏢 → 🎒🗺️), learning to live with less and trust the road.

- Stayed in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 for two years during Covid, turning an unexpected situation into a second home and a deeply grounding experience.

- Volunteered in different countries, including teaching English to young monks and nuns in Myanmar 👩‍🏫🧘, working on a buffalo farm in Laos 🐃, helping in a bakery in Cambodia 🍞, and more.

Чем я могу поделиться с хостами

- Travel stories and experiences, if you feel like hearing them 😜

- Cooking Iranian food or desserts 😋

- Making (and teaching) friendship bracelets, simple macramé plant hangers, or more complex crochet patterns 🧶🎐

- Curious conversations and probably a few never-ending questions 🙊

Где я побывал(-а)

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Где я жил(-а)

India, Iran, Sri Lanka