I’ve worn many hats in life. Travelled across the globe working various jobs from basic manual labour to private banking and high finance. I’ve owned, bought and sold businesses in the United Kingdom and have investments around the world. Trained in the military and been involved in humanitarian organisations.

My primary focus in the past year has been in the area of politics and activism. Primarily concerning Palestinian liberation and global human rights.

I stood as an independent candidate in the 2024 UK general election in order to bring the genocide in Gaza to the forefront of hustings events and interviews on social media.

The Palestinian cause has brought me closer to the Muslim community in Edinburgh and I now have a significant interest in Islamic culture. One of my primary motivations is to learn Arabic and experience more about the Muslim way of life.

I'm open to potential humanitarian volunteering and working opportunities in the Middle East.

My website and instagram:

https://www.alexmartinedinburgh.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/alexmartinedinburgh

My motto is to judge people by the quality of their character, and not the size of their bank account.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to meet new people and share knowledge, wisdom and experiences together.

Interests

• human rights
• politics
• socializing
• hiking
• business
• solo travel
• travelling
• activism
• theology
• palestine
• experience new cultures
• islamic culture

Music, Movies, and Books

I love the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Matrix and Star Wars. A big fan of the Culture series of Novels by Ian M Banks. Enjoy Indie music mostly but open to anything.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived and worked in 4 continents.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to learn Arabic.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Many contacts around the world in various fields, business/financial acumen, political experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, England, Jordan, Malawi, New Zealand, Scotland, Switzerland