Sam Najafi

This is the blog of Sam Najafi, a freelance writer and graduate of the University of Brighton. Covering a range of topics that relate to Najafi’s personal and professional life, this blog will include articles on property, food, culture, fitness, travel and writing.

As travel is an important part of Najafi’s life, this blog will cover a range of travel-related topics. He has travelled extensively throughout South America and East Asia, visiting countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and the Philippines. He has also visited many other destinations, such as Madagascar and South Africa.

Articles on individual countries will be included, offering an in-depth exploration of their culture, food, language and geography. Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa will be covered, alongside articles on the cuisine found in Madagascar and South America.

Najafi loves South American food, having explored the native ingredients, foods and recipes during his travels; as such, this blog will include a guide to South American food, offering guidance on what to eat when visiting, as well as looking at typically South American ingredients like cachaca.

Sport and fitness will also be included on this blog, as Najafi enjoys leading an active and healthy lifestyle. A keen surfer, Najafi has recently taken up stand-up paddle boarding. Tips and tricks to improve at the sport will be included, as well as details about the board itself. The health benefits of stand-up paddle boarding will also be explored.

Finally, the South American martial art capoeira will be discussed. Najafi is an avid fan of the sport, having taken it up during his time travelling in South America. This blog will offer a brief history of this fascinating sport, exploring its connection to dance and South American history, as well as explaining some of the techniques and moves that form the basis of the martial art.