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Dumyāţ al Jadīdah, Damietta Governorate, Egypt
@Samy-Eltarabily
Member since 2015
I’m Sam, a marine engineer who prefers real conversations over small talk. I travel to experience people, not just places. I enjoy deep conversations, good energy, and moments that feel simple but stay in memory. I naturally like discovering cities the way locals live them, simple, real, and unfiltered. I’ve traveled across Europe, Asia, and the US, and I value people who are open-minded, relaxed, and genuine. Easygoing by nature, but I appreciate respect and good energy. If we get along, it usually turns into a great experience, whether it’s a walk, coffee, or just a good conversation. I’m independent, and I value meaningful moments with the right people. I respect personal space and boundaries, and I naturally adapt to different lifestyles. I appreciate simplicity, honesty, and people who are comfortable being themselves. I tend to get along easily with people from different cultures, maybe because I listen more than I talk at first. I’m calm by nature, but I enjoy a bit of spontaneity, good moments don’t always need a plan.
Interested in Adventure Sports
Interested in Cooking
Fluent in Arabic
Learning German
If someone spent a day with me, the weirdest thing they'd see me do is...
Suddenly changing direction during a walk because a random street, café, or view “felt interesting.” Some of the best moments happen unplanned.
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
To connect with people beyond tourism, to understand how life really feels in different places through real conversations and shared moments. For me, Couchsurfing is about people, not just destinations. I enjoy simple things, coffee, a walk, and conversations that unexpectedly turn into something memorable. Die Welt ist ein Buch. Wer nie reist, liest davon nur eine Seite. (Aurelius Augustinus).
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Mostly calm and emotional music — Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, and anything that fits the mood of the moment. Movies: Interstellar, The Martian, and anything that makes you think or feel something real. Series: Prison Break is still my favorite. I enjoy stories with strategy, depth, and strong characters.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Choosing a life where experiences matter more than comfort, and actually living it.
Teach, Learn, Share
Teach & Share: Marine engineering insights, travel experiences across different cultures, and practical problem-solving (I enjoy fixing things and finding smart solutions). Learn: Languages (German, French), new technologies, and how people actually live day-to-day in different cultures, not the tourist version.
What I Can Share With Hosts
Good conversations, positive energy, and genuine respect for your space. I’m happy to cook, share meals, help with anything around the house, and contribute to expenses when needed. I enjoy exchanging stories, cultures, and experiences, and I always leave places as I found them (or better).
My Interests
Technology, engineering, and problem-solving Cooking and sharing meals Swimming, diving, and anything near water Walking by the sea or rivers Travel, cultures, and human psychology Video games (strategy/simulation)
