Hello dear fellow humans! My name is David and I live in Bethlehem, Palestine just down the stairs from the Church of Nativity, where Jesus was born.

I joined Couchsurfing many years ago but I just NOW started using it because I always host many people from around the world without the website! I have hosted dozens of people and I love to travel this way too.

I have lived in Israel and Palestine for the past eight years. I work in a humanitarian philanthropy, funding many worthwhile non-profit organizations in the Middle East. I enjoy exploring this region, its languages, foods, history and many interesting cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting people from all over the world who come to visit Bethlehem. And I have a large, old house with plenty of space, nice views, a warm kitchen where we make a lot of food, and wonderful local friends for travelers to meet!

***MARCH/APRIL 2018:***
I am traveling from Nice, France along the coast to Barcelona, then Southern Spain and into Portugal. I would love to meet you along the path!

Interests

I am very passionate about the Middle East. I am happy to share with you my favorite hiking trails, ruins, nightlife spots, restaurants, local friends, the secret corners of the region. I love to explore the many layers of this land and I've been able to build a good network in both Israeli and Palestinian societies including many cultural niches and socio-economic levels.

• arts
• street art
• festivals
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hiking
• archeology
• history
• international relations
• languages
• psychology
• science
• horse riding
• film
• peace
• interesting people
• philosphy

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I hitchhiked through Kurdistan in Northern Iraq with just $150 and a small backpack!

What I Can Share with Hosts

A listening ear, a respectful conversation, a delicious dinner, good music, many ideas, thoughts, stories; deep appreciation, long and fun discussions about any topic you like!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Israel, Palestine, United States