Hello! I’m Atilla, a curious wanderer of both inner and outer worlds. I have a profound fascination with the ideas, languages, and symbols of diverse cultures. I find joy in exploring the legacies that sustain these cultures and connecting deeply with the people who embody them.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Each person is a lesson for me and I hope to offer something meaningful in return.

Interests

I have a lifelong love affair with literature, and poetry is where I often go to wrestle with the unspeakable. When I’m not busy decoding metaphors, I’m exploring how machines might one day decode us, through robotic coding and artificial intelligence. I find it fascinating how words and algorithms can both reveal something about the soul.

• literature
• programming

Music, Movies, and Books

Music
I am irresistibly drawn to sacred sounds — the haunting whispers of ancient Latin chants, spiritual hymns that seem to ripple through the fabric of time itself. Music that feels less like mere notes, and more like echoes from a cathedral suspended between worlds, calling the soul to remember forgotten realms.

Books
I seek books that dare to ask the great, unanswerable questions. Works like What Men Live By taught me the grace of simplicity; Guns, Germs, and Steel expanded my vision beyond the human veil. Through pages, I chase the elusive spirit of humanity — or at least, I strive to grasp its shadow.

Movies
Science fiction is where my imagination inhales deeply and flies free. Films like Interstellar, Arrival, The Man from Earth, and Enigma unfold stories that warp time, challenge existence, and reveal the paradox of our smallness amidst the cosmic vastness — yet affirm the profound meaning woven into that minuteness.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived 27 years as a man in the Middle East — with my soul intact, humor alive, and heart wide open. Surely, that alone holds a meaning worth honoring.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
The fire of knowledge burns not only through words but in the echoes of souls. To teach is to leave a trace; to open a door that dares to touch the unknown. The teacher imparts not just information, but the very light of ancient depths—each word a sacred greeting resonating through time.

Learn
Learning is the endless journey at the core of existence. Every new meaning awakens the dormant power within and shines like a star in the dark. The learner transcends limits; not only knowing oneself but merging with the spirit of the cosmos. For true knowledge is not only heard, but felt and lived.

Share
To share is to touch the deepest chord of being. It is not merely multiplying knowledge, but kindling a sacred fire together. Hearts that share expand not only themselves but the entire cosmos; for knowledge grows as it divides and builds bridges to infinity.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I gladly pitch in with chores, love to help cook meals together, and enjoy sharing stories that spark curiosity and connection.

Countries I’ve Visited

Finland, Kosovo