I left home in 2018 and chose the slow road across Africa — hitchhiking, walking, riding trucks, boats and sometimes pure luck. In the Sahara I followed Tuareg routes between Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Niger. I crossed the Mauritanian desert on top of the iron ore train. I got lost for days in West African forests and found my way again thanks to villagers who had nothing but still shared everything. I attended the Magal of Touba with millions of people, reached Timbuktu on a UN flight, lived with traditional communities, and learned that the real map of the world is made of human connections. These experiences didn’t make me extreme — they made me humble, patient and deeply respectful of people’s homes and cultures. Today I continue traveling slowly toward Asia, trying to understand places through daily life, conversations and shared meals rather than tourism. I’m also a photographer. I document historical places, streets and ordinary moments. If you like, we can explore your city together on a small photo walk 📷 Couchsurfing for me is a circle of hospitality: I hosted travelers before, and now I’m happy to be hosted and share the same spirit. Instagram : Mehdi.Bel.Hadj ⸻ WHAT I BRING WITH ME • Tunisian cooking • Stories from the road (only if you want 🙂) • Help with daily tasks • Clean, quiet and respectful energy • Cultural and language exchange Minimalist backpack, organized, and respectful of house rules. ⸻ INTERESTS History, religions, old cities Street photography Local markets and long walks Tea/coffee and meaningful conversations 🌍 Hospitality around the world After traveling through many countries, these are my personal experiences with hospitality: ❤️ The most hospitable countries I’ve visited: Tunisia 🇹🇳 · Algeria 🇩🇿 · Niger 🇳🇪 · Nigeria 🇳🇬 · Uganda 🇺🇬 · Syria 🇸🇾 · Senegal 🇸🇳 · Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 · Jordan 🇯🇴 · Turkey 🇹🇷 🤷 Countries where I personally didn’t find much hospitality: Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 · DR Congo 🇨🇩 · Gabon 🇬🇦 · Seychelles 🇸🇨 This is purely based on my own experiences while traveling. It’s not a judgment of the people or the countries as a whole — everyone’s experience can be different.

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Hey there! I'm Yacin from Tunisia. Passionate about exploring local spots, good conversations, and meeting people from around the world. Happy to be your free local guide around Nabeul & Hammamet!