Hey there, I am Max. I am an open-minded, enthusiastic, attentive guy. I am curious to see new places and meet new people. I like to be focused and think things through together with others. I enjoy thoughtful, genuine, quirky, funny conversations, even better after a nice meal with a drink. I cook frequently and enjoy to find new ingredients and inspiration for my cuisine. I like to be outside in nature. I run a lot and enjoy to go swimming which helps me getting a clearer mind. I was fortunate to travel different places and meet many friendly and supportive people. I am looking forward to new and unexpected opportunities.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For the most part, I do not like hotels for their sterility and hostels with the sensory overload — many exceptions exist. Most of my traveling alone, I was very lucky with accommodations. I want to be a bit more organised and prepared on future journeys. Couchsurfing seems like the perfect place to have it both - interesting encounters and a more convenient arrival at a new place.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• literature
• cooking
• running
• meditation
• politics
• technology
• guitar
• hiking
• sailing
• economics
• philosophy

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Various from Beirut, Courtney Barnet, to Asher Roth, Watzky, Bonobo, Ratatat, Mount Kimbie and London Grammar but also classics like The Beatles, The Who, or Miles Davis

Movies: Boyhood, Spirited away, Spring summer Fall winter spring, Anihilation, La vita e bella, Star Wars

Books: Steppenwolf, Little Prince, The White Tiger, Walk to Freedom, The water-method man,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiking from Istanbul (Turkey) to Munich (Germany)

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Cooking
Learn: I learned some French, Spanish, and Chinese. I am happy for a teacher there. Apart from that, I am curious and let myself be surprised.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A small present as your guest; perhaps a book I finished; interesting stories/fun facts, results of my cooking, and the good time I have at your place.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malta, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, Netherlands, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, France, Germany, India, Switzerland, Taiwan