My original name is Hicham, 28 years old. But you can just call me "Joe". I'm an English teacher working and living in China. I am an open-minded, easy-going and adventurous individual. I have a generally friendly, humorous and respectful disposition. I am lucky enough to be culturally and linguistically rich. 🙏🏻

I avidly love animals, travelling and my number 1 source of inspiration, Nature. I am obsessed with taking pictures of architectural masterpieces and the countryside scenery!! I like to get to know and establish friendships with people from different parts of the world. Cultural exchange conversations with foreigners are the best. Our beauty lies in our diversity.🐱🐈 💜

I am also a self-published poet and writer. I have published 4 books so far; two poetry books, a short story and a prosaic book of diaries. To say the least, writing has always been an immense passion of mine, because it's a process that allows my imaginative mind to speak without my mouth interfering. I love to get creative with words, be it through fiction or non-fiction, and I also gravitate towards music and everything associated with it. 📖📚🎶🎼

I have always regarded myself as a cosmopolitan or a citizen of the world. My soul belongs to the entire world. Wanderlust is my fundamental drive, my religion is Love and sarcasm is my middle name. 😊🌍🗺😍

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to meet and get to know new people from different parts of our beautiful world. My dream is to travel the world. Let's connect. Nice to meet you! :)

Interests

• animals
• cats
• dogs
• arts
• writing
• books
• poetry
• architecture
• music festivals
• chinese food
• japanese food
• meditation
• anime
• reading
• music
• electronic music
• teaching
• languages
• philosophy
• solo travel
• adventure travel
• travelling
• nature
• wanderlust
• forests
• creativity
• exploring
• china
• japan
• love
• asia
• foreign languages
• libraries
• wisdom
• museums and exhibitions
• japanese culture
• critical thinking
• nature walks
• japanese language
• creative writing
• grammar
• romance
• teaching english
• nature conservation
• modelling
• erotica
• writing poetry
• travelling the world
• architecture photography
• discourse analysis

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite music: Pop, EDM, Rock
Favourite books of all time: The Prophet by Gibran Khalil Gibran, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Animal Farm by George Orwell.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Writing original and creative books in my 4th language that I learned only like 4 years ago!

Teach, Learn, Share

"The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself."

What I Can Share with Hosts

The most important things I can share with hosts are: friendliness, hospitality, sarcasm, deep philosophical conversations, love, acceptance, fun and adventure!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, England, South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Morocco