Hi! My name is Fathi. I’m from Palestine, and I’ve been living in Austria for 9 years. I’m a social, open-minded person who loves connecting with new cultures and different perspectives. For me, traveling opens doors to lifelong friendships and helps me see life from a deeper angle.

In my daily life, I try to balance learning, health, and fun. I enjoy reading, playing chess, working out at the gym, running, meditation, yoga, hiking in nature, photography, and exploring cities on foot. I also love listening to music, watching movies, and trying local and healthy food.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I joined Couchsurfing because I believe it’s more than just finding a place to stay – it’s about building real human connections. Traveling is much richer when you can meet locals, share stories, exchange ideas, and experience a place from a personal perspective.

Through Couchsurfing, I hope to:

- Learn about different cultures and lifestyles

- Share my own experiences and traditions

- Make meaningful friendships around the world

- Discover cities from a local’s point of view instead of being just a tourist

For me, Couchsurfing is about people, not just places.

Interests

• design
• photography
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• movies
• reading
• music
• art
• nature
• creativity
• healthy food
• long walks
• playing chess
• kunst
• lifelong learning
• trying local food

Music, Movies, and Books

Music I enjoy: Jerusalema, Requiem for a Dream, ATLXS, The Final Countdown, Every Night in My Dream, My Number One, Believer, Summer of ‘69, Game of Chess, Bella Ciao.

Movies I like: Titanic, Twilight, The Amateur.

Books that inspire me: The Happy Brain, Highlighted in Yellow, Study Smarter Not Harder, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, How to Win Friends and Influence People.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Lots of travel stories and life experiences

- Teaching some phrases in my native language

- Positive energy and a genuine interest in cultural exchange

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Italy, Jordan, Portugal, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, Jordan, Portugal, Slovakia, Switzerland, Turkey