CURRENT MISSION

To meet new different people and show them around my home city of Amman while learning about their culture, experiences and thoughts about life.

PHILOSOPHY

To see that which isn't in front of me right now, to explore and keep learning.

ABOUT ME

I'm a Designer and Visual Artist, also dreaming of becoming a globe trotting writer and filmmaker!

I love walking around my beautiful Amman with friends, observing and taking photos, trying out new food and experiences, meeting new people and talking about history, culture, music, film, and philosophy over good food and drinks.

I don't always open couchsurfing, but you can contact me on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjmasad

Looking forward to meet all of you ^_^

• Unfortunately, I'm currently unable to host anyone here in Amman, but I'll be happy to show you around the city and tell you a lot about Amman and Jordan's history and culture, show you the best places to eat, and perhaps take a trip outside Amman!

Interests

• writing
• architecture
• design
• photography
• cooking
• walking
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• history
• languages
• visual arts
• urban exploration
• film

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: techno, progressive rock, grunge rock, trip hop..

Movies: Der Himmel über Berlin, Trainspotting, Inception, Cidade de Deus, Metropolis, Intouchables, The Blues Brothers, August Rush

Books: The Prophet, The Stranger, War and Peace, رجال في الشمس

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

• Biked and couchsurfed around the Netherlands for 5 days with nothing but a backpack, met incredible friendly people all over the country while enjoying the beautiful Dutch landscape.

• Hiked solo from "Saxon Switzerland" in Germany to Bohemia in the Czech Republic during winter.

• After not being able to find a place in freezing weather I had to sleep on a bench in the old city center of Dresden, Germany, and woke up the next morning to the sound of church bells, to find the most brilliant sunrise waiting for me in the horizon over the river Elbe!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Arabic, cook really good Mediterranean food for you and share my humble thoughts, theories and experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Palestine, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Jordan