Hello! I am a human being called Max who is hardwired to enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and coffee. I am very interested in the world, how it spins, and who is on it. These interests led me to study history and then explore the world to see the history of the "now".

PHILOSOPHY

Be fluid, but balanced.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy traveling alone because it pushes me to meet people. Couchsurfing is a great way to connect with the locals of wherever I am!

Interests

Opening my perspective through conversing with others! I get high on new experiences and use them to inform my worldview. I can't sit still in America, so I take every opportunity I can to live and travel in different places.

Music, Movies, and Books

There's really too much to name here. I have favorites, but this is better saved for a face-to-face conversation.

On this trip, however, I'm bringing:
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams
Both Flesh and Not - David Foster Wallace
The Compass of Zen - Seungsahn

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I and a friend took motorcycles through Vietnam! Here are some videos of the trip: Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d86tq1XsKFU and Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Whvx67HFMcU

Teach, Learn, Share

I taught English for a number of years and would love to help anyone trying to learn. I'm currently self-learning Russian but could definitely use some help. Also, I'm interested in learning how to cook new dishes (Russian, vegan, healthy).

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, coffee, food, happiness. Also, I just bought a nice, new camera (Sony a5000) and can take pictures of my hosts. I'd be happy to share anything I have, so if you want something, please ask!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, South Korea, United States