Name: Abdulaziz
City: Alexandria, Egypt
Years on Couchsurfing: 4
Hi Abdulaziz! So, how did you learn about Couchsurfing?
By my friend. She wrote a Facebook post explaining that she used CouchSurfing during her trip to France and she met many friends there who helped her a lot and hosted her. From there, I began to search for Couchsurfing and read more about it until I became a member.
Incredible! Why did you get involved with the Ambassador program?
CouchSurfing is my life! I wanted to be an ambassador because I have visions and goals and I want to share it with the Couchsurfing community.
Very cool! And what was your first Couchsurfing experience?
The first experience was with a couple from the United States. I was very worried, as it was the first time I spoke English! They encouraged me a lot and I made them a dinner of meat and okra. We talked a lot about dreams and ambitions and they helped me a lot to understand Couchsurfing better. We are still in touch until now!
Well we are very glad to have you! What was one of your most memorable hosting experiences?
My favorite experience hosing was one of the best pianists in Belgium. I helped her organize a concert at the Roman Theater in Alexandria. Many young people attended and she was very happy! I still remember the brightness in her eyes after the concert.
Wow, what an incredible experience for you both. What about as a surfer?
My favorite surfing experience was an invitation from my friends from the Philippines to visit them for a month! I had met them in Alexandria and we spent a week together here, then I went to see them!
Visiting former surfers is always the best! Has there been any book that has inspired your travels?
It was a book called Around the World in 200 Days.
Sounds great. What about a quote that inspires you?
We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.
Robyn Yong
Beautiful quote! So what is one place in Alexandria that every traveler must visit?
Bahri – where the old city of Alexandria is. And Qaitbay Citadel and Yacht Club.
A must see for sure! What is your dream vacation?
Have lunch in London and dinner in Paris in one day!
A completely possible dream! Last question, what is your advice to new Couchsurfers?
Love Couchsurfing loves you
