A curious person who likes to explore. Sometimes an introvert/socially selective.

I enjoy visiting new places and interacting with new people, seeing how different minds view the world. I enjoy having discussions on social, political, religious issues. Bad at small talk.

As a drummer, I usually rummage through most genres of music, and anything that has a good beat.
I am also a freelance fashion and commercial photographer with a law degree, so working two jobs at the moment.

Love the outdoors, especially at night. Getting my dose of star lit nights is usually a necessity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Always fun to meet new people on trips.
Couchsurfing and hostels allow that to happen.

Interests

• photography
• concerts
• festivals
• dancing
• nightlife
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• camping
• law
• activism
• feminism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Nicholas Jaar, Zhu, Kerala Dust, Dhafer Youssef, Pink Floyd, System of a Down, Miles Davis, Tame Impala, Flight Facilities, Queen, Portugal The Man, Buena Vista Social Club, Fat Freddy's Drop, Bob Marley, Awilo Longomba.

TV Series (instead of movies): Easy, Game of Thrones, True Detective, Breaking bad, Ozark, Black Mirror, Handmaid’s Tale, Atlanta, The Office, Mindhunter, Atypical, Rick & Morty, Futurama, Dear White People, BoJack Horseman, Dark

Books: "Headscarves and Hymens, Why The Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Okay two things:
Went to jail for social activism.
Raving alone in the streets of Cairo.

Teach, Learn, Share

Two things to remember:

1. People should be able to express themselves freely, as long as there is no harm to others. Expression against a marginalized party is also a form of harm.

2. Free your mind. One should always reflect and be with self criticism in order to progress. Thinking you are not brainwashed is a form of brainwash.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Interesting discussions, fun photoshoots, impromptu drumming on most surfaces.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, India, Iran, Malaysia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Oman, United Kingdom, United States