My father is from Iran and my mother is from the UK. When I was 16, my father took me to Iran so I could learn his language and culture. I went to an international school and became fluent in Farsi. That time changed how I saw the world. I grew more curious about history and other cultures, and learned to pay closer attention to the nature and life around me. It was a chance to see beyond the familiar world I’d known in the UK.

When we returned, we settled in Bournemouth. I went on to study graphic design, then moved to London for university. I lived and worked there for about ten years. I enjoyed the creative work, but the long hours began to wear on me. I found myself wondering whether life had to be all work.

Around that time, I met Ana, who would become my partner. She was from Sadova, a mountain village in Romania. We were both working long hours in London and wanted a different kind of life, so we took a leap and moved to Sadova to be near her family.

I was fortunate that I could keep working in design online, back when remote work was still unusual. I spent ten years in the village. I learned Romanian and became fluent, ran a guesthouse, and built my own home.

Romania also gave me room to explore. I set off alone on hikes into distant parts of the Carpathian Mountains, and eventually bought my first 4x4 to reach remote tracks. Some were so little known that even locals hadn’t travelled them. Those days outdoors, finding my own way through the mountains, are still among the experiences I treasure most.

Travel and photography have taken me to 115 countries, often to places far from the usual routes. I’ve met people whose lives were very different from mine, and those encounters have stayed with me.

My mother was an early inspiration for that curiosity and creativity. I remember a photo of her at about eight years old, holding a Polaroid camera. She dreamed of travelling the world and capturing what she saw. I often think that, in my own way, I’m following a path she imagined and bringing some of those dreams to life through my travels and photographs.

“In my own way, I’m following a path she imagined.”

Iran, Romania and Morocco have each opened a different door for me. They’ve helped me see beyond my own horizons and appreciate new places, cultures and ways of life. In time, Ana and I created Moroccan Ventures, offering private tours for people who want to experience Morocco with care and curiosity.

In 2026, we made Morocco another home. We now divide our time between Romania and North Africa, exploring Morocco while continuing to travel when we can.

For most of my career I’ve worked as a product designer, focused on user experience: understanding what people really need and shaping every detail around them. Launching Global Venturers is my way of bringing that same care to the thing I love most. It’s driven by a pure passion for travel.

With Global Venturers, I want to share the places and experiences that have meant something to me, and help others discover them for themselves. I hope the journeys we offer feel personal, thoughtful and full of the kind of encounters you remember long after you’ve returned home.