About
Hi, I'm Araz Shahbazian — a car enthusiast, traveler, and music lover.
If I'm not at a car meet or planning my next trip, you'll usually find me at the gym or catching a live show. This is just a personal site about the things I'm into — cars, travel, and music.
Cars
Cars are my main hobby. My dream car is the Aston Martin Valhalla — I love the mix of serious engineering and clean, understated design. I've been an Aston Martin fan for a long time.
My taste runs pretty wide, though. I've got a real soft spot for JDM classics, and weekends are for car meets — there's nothing better than a lot full of interesting builds to look over up close.
Travel
I travel whenever I get the chance, and Europe is my favorite — I never get tired of wandering around its cities on foot.
Top of my list is climbing Mount Fuji. It's not the toughest climb out there; I just haven't gotten around to it yet. One of these days.
Music
My taste covers a lot of ground. I'll go from hip-hop to classical to jazz depending on the day. I get to concerts and festivals when I can, and I play a bit of guitar myself.
Sports, Fitness & Tech
I've played just about every sport at some point, and fitness is a steady part of my routine — the gym is how I clear my head. When it comes to teams, I'm a Lakers fan.
I'm also into tech and gadgets — I like keeping up with new stuff and usually have something I'm reading about.
Journal
My Morning Coffee Ritual
The ten quiet minutes that set up the whole day.
Read → TechWhy I Got Into Watches
Small machines, big obsession, and the design details I can't unsee.
Read → SportsFollowing the Lakers Through Every Season
Purple and gold, good years and bad — why I never jump ship.
Read → CarsThe Zen of Detailing a Car
Why an afternoon with a wash mitt is the best kind of downtime.
Read → CarsWhy the Aston Martin Valhalla Is My Dream Car
The engineering, the design, and why this one stuck with me.
Read → CarsWhy I Never Miss a Good Car Meet
JDM classics, rare builds, and the best way to spend a weekend morning.
Read → TravelThe Climb I Keep Promising Myself: Mount Fuji
Top of my bucket list, and why I love traveling through Europe in the meantime.
Read → MusicFrom Classical to Hip-Hop: What's on My Playlist
How I bounce between genres, why I picked up guitar, and the live-show itch.
Read → CarsWhat Makes JDM Cars So Special
Engineering honesty, tuner culture, and why the classics still hold up.
Read → CarsIn Defense of the Manual Transmission
Slower on paper, better in the moment — why rowing your own gears wins.
Read → TravelThe European Cities I Love to Wander
Architecture, cafés, and the underrated art of getting a little lost.
Read → MusicWhy Jazz Belongs on Every Drive
The mood, the musicianship, and a few records I never get tired of.
Read → MusicPicking Up the Guitar as an Adult
The frustration, the small wins, and why it's a hobby worth keeping.
Read → FitnessWhy the Gym Is My Reset Button
The routine, the clear head, and treating fitness as a long game.
Read →FAQ
Who is Araz Shahbazian?
Araz Shahbazian is a car enthusiast, traveler, and music lover. He's an Aston Martin and JDM fan, loves traveling through Europe, plays guitar, works out, and roots for the Los Angeles Lakers.
What is Araz Shahbazian's dream car?
His dream car is the Aston Martin Valhalla. He's a lifelong Aston Martin fan and also loves JDM classics and weekend car meets.
What kind of music does Araz Shahbazian like?
Everything from classical and jazz to modern hip-hop. He plays guitar and gets to live festivals and concerts whenever he can.
Does Araz Shahbazian play any instruments?
Yes — Araz Shahbazian plays guitar, and loves getting to live festivals and concerts whenever he can.