"The good old days, that we will wish back in ten years, are now.“ (Peter Ustinov)

I love memories, but even more I love the here and now when I travel - and meet people. Feeling home on the other side of the world is what makes Couchsurfing unique to me. The chance of getting a glimpse into another life. And maybe understanding life a bit better.

PS: Recently released my first short story book (about contemporary 🇸🇦). If you're into fiction books, love to exchange on it!
PPS: I've released a short documentary 2024 (w English subs). If you're into docs: https://youtu.be/Gqky5kl2lSI

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

meeting, exchanging and learning from people all over the world

Interests

history, art, technology, innovation, photography, filmmaking, politics, rap music, graphic novels

• arts
• photography
• archeology
• history
• public policy
• cinematography
• graphic novels
• rap music
• artificial intelligence
• foreign affairs
• public speaking

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Especially classics and 2000s (the time before the endless pre- and sequels) like Magnolia, 25th Hour, The Usual Suspects, Lord of War, Thank You For Smoking, Lost in Translation, Fight Club, Coffee and Cigarettes, Night on Earth, Annie Hall, Big Lebowski and many more.

Non-fiction, classic literature (e.g. Franz Kafka, Stanislav Lem, Max Frisch, Maxim Biller), love graphic novels (biopics, fiction, non fiction)

I love music! HipHop nerd. Eclectic taste. Enjoy especially jazz, funk, soul, french filter house, electro swing, 80s, rock'n'roll.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Organizing a poetry slam (a live poetry reading) on a Currywurst stand in Berlin; having a rap gig in a former synagogue; passing a Russian tank checkpoint in a country that doesn't exist (Transnistria); shaking up a political party; receiving delicious Sushi from a Shinkanzen miniature train in Tokio; winning a film award for my first short doc (I have terrible memory and use this as backup place, excuse!)

Teach, Learn, Share

Learning: Curious about history, art, music, your experiences, thoughts and believes
Teach: Showing my city to you, how to freestyle, how to beat box, how to speak in public, how to make a doc, how to write a short story, how to work with AI

What I Can Share with Hosts

My serious active listening game! Curiosity! How to mix some really nice non-alcoholic drinks. Having a music jam session together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, England, Germany, United States