CURRENT MISSION

Digital nomad polyglot exploring the world, looking for hidden gems, unforgettable experiences, and amazing new friends.

ABOUT ME

It's so hard to describe me but I will try. Outside of my perfection, I embody flawlessness. The epitome of excellence. If you would like to bask in the aurora of impeccability, you need to meet me. Your life is incomplete until you are graced by my presence. Above all, I value humility.

I am a bit spontaneous. BLAM! See, you didn't even see that coming. You're welcome.

Check out my couchsurfing experiences on my travel vlog https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfqsa022fxRmyOPklIwZImQZ3UWcqgezn

Also, I lived in China for 3 years https://www.youtube.com/@thetmaxinchina

Or hit me up on Instagram @TheTMax1

PHILOSOPHY

It's not what you know, but who you know. So let me know you!

It is better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I didn't surf/host or go to events much in China or South America (Apr 2018 - Jan 2025) since couchsurfing is not that popular there.

Before, I had hosted quite a bit and surfed with some pretty cool people. I hope to add you to the list!

I used to go to the language tables for French/Spanish/Chinese speakers and I like to attend events in the parks around town on beautiful days (so in Belgium, I did this twice a year and in Spain I did it more often, but Pamplona is still quite rainy, in China I only went a few times). Now, I'm digital nomading around the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Loving it so far. Great hosts and courteous guests. I've hosted a lot, like maybe 50 people.

Surfed:
Maseru, Lesotho (Mar 2026)

Bloemfontein, South Africa (Mar 2026) https://youtu.be/T4kOBspa3XE

Lecce, Italy (Sep 22)

San Francisco, USA (Apr 18) https://youtu.be/8MUy3j4lsY4

Puebla, México (Aug 17) https://www.thetmax.com/2017/08/mexico-how-little-i-knew-about-my-next.html

Thessaloniki, Greece (Dec 16) https://www.thetmax.com/2016/12/thessaloniki-greece-balkans-by-bus-road.html

Sofia, Bulgaria (Dec 16) https://www.thetmax.com/2016/12/sofia-bulgaria-balkans-by-bus-road-trip.html

Córdoba, Spain (May 15) https://www.thetmax.com/2015/05/cordoba-spain-fiesta-de-los-patios.html

Montpellier, France (Nov 14) https://www.thetmax.com/2014/12/road-trip-from-belgium-to-spain.html

Madrid, Spain (Nov 13) https://www.thetmax.com/2014/06/november-2013-madrid-spain.html

Copenhagen, Denmark (Mar-Apr 13) https://www.thetmax.com/2013/04/copenhagen-denmark-wod-would-you-do-for.html

Belgrade, Serbia (Feb 13) https://www.thetmax.com/2013/02/belgrade-serbia.html

Istanbul, Turkey (Nov 12) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/11/istanbul-turkey-tryptophantastic-turkey.html

Ljubljana, Slovenia (Oct 12) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/11/ljubljana-slovenia-going-to-luh-jub-luh.html

Bratislava, Slovakia (Sep 12) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/10/bratislava-slovakia-hotels-cost-more.html

Warsaw, Poland (Aug 12) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/09/warsaw-poland-po-land-saw-war.html

Panama City, Panama (May 12) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/05/panama-city-panama-no-hablo-espanol.html

Budapest, Hungary (Apr 12) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/04/budapest-hungary-great-place-to-take.html

Lisbon, Portugal (Feb 12)
https://www.thetmax.com/2012/02/lisbon-portugal-couchsurfing-capital.html

Interests

Basketball, calisthenics, dancing (salsa, bachata, etc.), playing board games (taboo, pictionary, etc.), hanging out with fun people, and laughing.

I LOVE to travel!

Hot chocolate in the summer and ice cream in the winter. They are both fair game in autumn and spring.

I'm heterosexual and have no interest in romantic relationships with other men (it's stupid I have to say this, but I've had too many issues with this on CS 😤😑)

• dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• exercise
• crossfit
• drones
• movies
• board games
• traveling
• blogging
• basketball
• vlogging
• drone photography

Music, Movies, and Books

Comedies, martial arts, and action movies. Any book that is a movie, I prefer the movie, lol, kidding. Some of my favorites are Major Payne, Zoolander, Austin Powers, Bad Boys, Fist of Legend, Drunken Master (original and new), Transformers, Fifth Element.

I like most music: rock, dubstep, reggaeton, hip hop, r&b, jazz, rock, pop, classical, etc.

I like TV Shows like Seinfeld, Psych, The Big Bang Theory, H, Un Gars Une Fille, Allí Abajo, Gym Tony, 30 Rock, and Happy Endings.

I do like books like The Richest Man in Babylon, The Screwtape Letters, and Failing Foward.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Amazingness is relative. I do amazing things everyday and other people see me doing them, but dont realize how amazing it is. Just as I see people doing things that are amazing, without realizing it myself.

Having said that, I woke up this morning. And I've seen the Northern Lights in Alaska.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach me what you know, and you may learn something about yourself in the process and we can share the experience together.

I was a fitness trainer for about a decade, so I can help you reach your fitness goals @TrainwithTMax

I can teach you how to film and edit videos for social media 🎥🎞️

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am an excellent cook, and my specialty is an omelet with all the fixin's. I also like to make gumbo and jambalaya (rice based dishes from Louisiana). I've been vlogging on YouTube since 2018 and I love talking about cinematography, videography, and photography. I'm pretty good at video editing as well, so I can teach you some secrets on how to make great videos using just a mobile phone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kosovo, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Palestine, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, U.S., Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, Guam, Italy, Spain, United States

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