Hey ! My name is Maxime and I’m a 24 years old Swiss boy. I have grown up in Switzerland before moving to Paris for my studies (2 years) and New York to work at the United Nations (1 year).

Between August and December 2024, I am backpacking from Istanbul to Beijing along the Silk Roads🎒🌍

Much more than seeing the different cities and sightseeings along the way, what matters to me is to meet local people, know about their culture and share my time with them🎎

I never tried Couchsurfing before but I guess there’s no better way to discover all your amazing cultures, right ? 😊

Looking forward to meeting you !

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet local people, know more about their culture and share their daily life 🌍

Interests

Travel, music, literature, history and politics

• writing
• literature
• politics
• music
• history
• philosophy
• theatre
• silk road

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Samarcande, Amin Maalouf; L’étranger, Camus; La nausée, Sartre; La promesse de l’aube, Romain Gary; The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde

Movies: La vita e bella; The Great Gatsby; Harry Potter

Music: Lady Gaga, Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I volunteered for 3 months in Syria with an NGO in 2019 🇸🇾

Teach, Learn, Share

I could teach you about French and Swiss cuisine.

Ialso enjoy deep philosophical or political discussions, but it doesn’t always have to be like that!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My travel experiences, my good mood and my cooking skills🌝

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Russian Federation, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Lebanon, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, United States