Taiwan

CURRENTLY back in Kaohsiung and available to host! After the 4th of October 2026 I am will be no longer in Kaohsiung and not able to host 🙏 Hey there! I'm Max – a curious, warm-hearted soul from Germany, currently living in Taiwan. I'm a software engineer focused on AI automations, and a lifelong learner passionate about personal growth, cultures, and meaningful conversations. I am a perpetual traveler and digital nomad in that sense, but like to live in different places and learn the language and culture for long periods. So I haven’t been to that many places yet for travelling 3+ years. After hitchhiking and couchsurfing through Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, and exploring Thailand, Laos, and the Himalayas, I've found a bit of a home base here in Taiwan temporarily. I’m learning Chinese and building an online brand around learning and meta-skills. Philosophically, I draw a lot from Buddhism, Stoicism, and the ups and downs of life itself. I value honesty, openness, and warmth. I try to bring that energy into every encounter. I have a passion for personal development. For a while, I explored being polyamorous and panromantic 🏳️‍🌈 Nowadays, I just try to stay connected, honest, and grateful for the relationships I have. Hosting Setup After co-hosting with my roommate Yao Liu before. I took over the apartment while he is Turkey to host Couchsurfers in the apartment near Kaohsiung International Airport (don’t worry, it’s quiet!). I am currently working and studying chinese at a language school at the same time. So I am usually too busy to show you all the places in Kaohsiung personally, but I can give you all the recommendations you need and give you a chill environment. I really enjoy spending the evening with guests, eating together, sharing stories and experiences, playing boardgames etc. I am not a local, but got to know a lot about Taiwanese culture in my time here and share my experience as a Foreigner living in Taiwan, while slowly reaching a level of functional fluency in Chinese. I have a cozy guest room with a large mattress (great for couples), and sometimes an extra setup in the living room if needed. It’s a perfect place to rest, explore Kaohsiung on your own, or slow down for a few days. Please NOTE, I am a very active host, so there might be other guests and people staying/coming to my place. So far it’s been great for everyone, but sometimes there is less privacy if multiple people sleep in the living room. I generally give the private room for new guests and let you know, if I can only offer you the couch in the living room. I am also often busy with work, study etc. It’s important for me to keep my sleeping schedule fixed, so at 9pm I‘ll start to wind down. Please keep that in mind that I won’t be available past 9pm at I can’t let you into the apartment after 10pm 🙏 Looking forward to meeting kind, curious, interesting and respectful travelers, see you on the road 🌏 For quicker communication, you can reach out to me on WhatsApp: +4915752251007

Read ""my home"" page before send a request. Just an average Joe , but would like to have new experience and meet new friends. I'm a passion loving and open minded. There are many people helps me or been nice to me in my life. So I want to help everyone who needs to be helped. It's also a prove that Taiwanese are really nice, kind and loving like everyone says. I went to Australia for 2 year, and it's the turning point of my life. I learned a lot and grew up during that time. Me and my wife traveled the world as our honey moon for 10 month in 2019. and went for a second trip in 2024 for 16 months. We have a lot of memories and stories to share. ABOUT Taiwan Taiwan is quiet different than China. Taiwan had been colonized by Dutch, Spanish, and Japanese. I think that's why we are accepting different culture easily. PHILOSOPHY Everything is possible, Always learning.

📍based in Bonn, Germany 🗓️ Sep 2025-July 2026 ------------------------------------------ 🏛️ from TAIWAN 🇹🇼 ex-cabin crew(based in Dubai, UAE). 🗣️I speak 7 languages and have been to 110 countries. ⛰️I have hiked to 99 /100 of Top mountains of Taiwan (all above 3000meters) 🎒Seasonal backpacker, I want to visit every country in the world. I am independent, respectful, clean, and always grateful when someone is willing to open their home to a traveler. Despite the changes in life over the years, my passion for meeting new people has stayed the same. I value meaningful conversations, cultural exchange, and simple moments like sharing a walk, a meal, or a story.

Always an idealist I used to have Europe dream when i was a teenager, it took me to Balkan and some EU countries for 3 times, I was there every summer and had a lot of couchsurfing and hitchhiking journey there, it’s my bravest& happiest time ever! 2024 I finished 7 months journey in Middle East coz I was in a hard page of life, it was such an adventure!! For sure I have a lot of things to share and wanna listen some from you as well. Sometimes I talk a lot, but I can enjoy my me time and respect yours too😉 Btw, you will like me because I can be funny and cool 🤪

Open-minded traveler who loves art, music, and great conversations. I'm here to make connections and help others discover amazing experiences.

People person who loves organizing gatherings and spontaneous meetups. Dinner parties or impromptu outings - count me in!

Foodie and culture buff always on the hunt for the next great experience. I love sharing my discoveries with fellow travelers!

Curious wanderer passionate about arts, music, and meaningful dialogue. Ready to connect and help you uncover incredible experiences!