Hi! I’m Max, originally from Annaba, Algeria, now living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I enjoy meaningful conversations, cultural exchange, and meeting open-minded people from different backgrounds. I work in healthcare and business-related fields, and outside of work I’m into fitness, personal growth, cooking simple healthy meals, and exploring my city. I used to practice Capoeira and I’m slowly getting back into an active lifestyle. I’m respectful, calm, clean, and value honesty and kindness. I’m happy to share stories about Algeria, faith, life experiences, or just enjoy a good conversation over coffee. Couchsurfing for me is about connection, learning, and mutual respect—not just a free place to stay.

I like dogs more than cats. I prefer spending the night climbing a mountain to watch the sunrise, rather than go partying in a club. I grew up in Austria, but last year I moved to the United States (no, I'm not a Trump fan) and started studying International Development studies. I spent 1,5 months in Lebanon at the Syrian border volunteering for a refugee aid project. I spent the last year in South America studying abroad and traveling around. I think getting out of your comfort zone is important to stay open minded. Also I think every life is a story and I really love to hear about what people are excited about. And to learn about new cultures and countries.

Graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering, but recently ventured into videography/photography. Working for a computer vision company while exploring the cultures of Europe.

Missionary kid born and raised in Central America. Bilingual, multicultural, open-minded. I’m happily divorced and taking my time re-discovering who I am. Father of teenagers!🤯

I hope you're staying positive as much as possible fellow travelers! A guy I met at a hostel is letting me use his van for an indefinite amount of time so im pretty much trying to see all of Europe! It is a crazy story of trust and faith in the world. If you have read this far I appreciate it. I would love to learn more about you're culture in persan and make my own opinions of a place through experiences instead of hear what the news and other people tell me. This world is full of wonderful nature but I am often more impressed by the kindness of the people in encounter. We can have serious conversations about fear, happiness, and anything you find interesting but I'm also down to just hang out, chill, and party without the need to dive into this wild ride called life. While I have had romance with a fellow couch surfer, it is not my goal. I know many women are afraid to host men so I wanted to address that I am respectful and thankful if you are willing to host. I also dont know why my response rate is so low because I am the one who is usually sending messages and never getting even remotely a response. Instagram is e.vandownbytheriver I am quite the eccentric person. I love expressing myself through creating things. I love adrenaline and enjoy all board sports except skateboarding b/c my face is allergic to concrete. Scuba diving and Jeep'n round the back roads Checking bucket list items ASAP Can say Cheers in 16 languages

CURRENT MISSION Lovin' life ABOUT ME Kathy (my wife) and I both love traveling, although we've slowed down a bit recently. We are curious individuals and free spirits at heart. We love to learn, so if you have something to teach (which you do!), please share. Couchsurfing has brought many friends into our lives and we look forward to inviting many more in our lives. We also have a 9 year old who loves to play outdoors in nature, especially if there's water involved. PHILOSOPHY Love others. Even the smallest light can cast out the deepest darkness.

CURRENT MISSION try to learn something new every day, listen when God, and others speak to me,practice kindness and compassion. move somewhere in the carribean ABOUT ME I love people, living in the country, and have a real desire to be involved with helping children. I feel there are so many beautiful little people that don't have a voice. My friends would tell you I'm honest, and that I try to help anyone who for whatever reason ask me for help. Life is such a learning experience, and Iv'e learned to expect anything, and everything. I believe everything happens for a reason, and faith is one of my best gifts. PHILOSOPHY I try to live life a day at a time,minute by minute. We are in the habit of rushing through everything in our american culture, andI want to slow down and absorb every little simple joy life is trying to offer me, and to share simple joys with others, and let that way of living and thinking be my lifestyle. I don't ever want to be to busy or too tired to help someone. Giving truly is one of the best things in life.

CURRENT MISSION Disfrutar todo los días de un nuevo día ABOUT ME Una mujer de mente abierta, capaz de aprender y enriquecerme con la infinidad de experiencias y formas de pensar de otros.... y Claro ser una chica re buena onda ;) "explosión primera de fuerza y de voluntad para marcarse a sí mismo rumbos fijos, para estimarse a sí mismo esta voluntad de libre querer" FN