CURRENT MISSION Creating, sharing, and connecting—through food, music, and unforgettable experiences. ⸻ ABOUT ME Friends call me Sam. I’m a chef and have been working in kitchens since 1996 (started as a kid and never stopped). Cooking is my profession, but also my way of connecting with people. If you stay with me, there’s a good chance I’ll cook something special for you. I’m also really into music. After a year of practice, I now consider myself a hobby DJ. I love setting the mood with music, whether it’s a small gathering of friends, an intimate house event, or just chilling after a long day. Food and music together—that’s my perfect combo. I’m easygoing, open-minded, and always up for meeting new people. I enjoy good conversations, festivals, art, crazy adventures, and the kind of nights that turn into great stories. I believe in science, creativity, and human connection beyond borders. I don’t think of myself as belonging to a specific country or race, but to the world. Travel is a dream I’m chasing step by step. Until I can see the whole world, I’m here to welcome pieces of it into my life through people I meet. ⸻ PHILOSOPHY “Don’t sweat the petty things, and don’t pet the sweaty things.” —George Carlin
Interested in Beer
Interested in Coffee
Fluent in Arabic
Learning Romanian
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Teach, Learn, Share