Hey Hi! My name is Salif, I'm a 26 years old Swiss guy currently living in Chicago. I've been in the US for 7 month now. I'm acutally doing my Master thesis here.

I really love to visit new places and especially to wander in the nature, the mountains or close to a big lake. I've been raised by the Lake Geneva in Switzerland, so this is really somenthing that I couldn't do without. I've loved to discover the big American cities though and especially this jewel that Chicago is!

Otherwise, I traveled a lot throughout Europe.But I'm still missing a couple of countries in the UE!

Besides travelling, I am a super open-minded guy, always down to take a night to discuss about the world, politics, music, shows or whatever could be your passion. I LOVE passionate people and could listen to you forever guys! I think sharing our experiences and caring for the others is the key! I'm personally very into cuisine. So if you wanna try new recepies or teach me one, I would love that!

Finally, I'm also passionated with my studies. I'm currently doing some research on prosthetics for lower-limb amputees. I really want to do something with my life that could actually help needy people to fully experience theirs.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet new people throughout the world. I think that the best way to get to know a place is through the people living there. This is why I really hope this site may help to get and keep in touch with y'all guys!

I'm currently planning a trip with a good friend of mine on the West Coast for a couple of days, so, if anyone is kind enough to host us, it would be reaaaalllly awesome.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I travelled to the Svalbard Archipel. It is the northest inhabited island in the world. There is less then 2'000 people living there and more Polar bears than humans!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love teaching maths, physics and chemistry. I try to learn Italian. I really love to cook and share food with people. It really makes me happy

What I Can Share with Hosts

A lot of food, bier and wine. Epic stories of my travels. My thoughts and reflexions about our world. Good and very bad jokes! A friendship?

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Croatia, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mali, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Switzerland, United States