Hey! I’m Ethan – a visual storyteller, dancer, traveler, and creative soul chasing rhythm, connection, and unforgettable moments around the world.

I was born in Aleppo, where I first picked up a camera to capture beauty. When the war began, that lens became my way of telling the truth. As a photojournalist, I documented courage, pain, and resilience. It changed how I saw everything – and lit a fire in me to keep chasing the real, the raw, the human.

Now? I live on the move. I travel from country to country, filming festivals, creating documentaries, and dancing in unexpected places. I run a media company called Creative Resonance, built on one belief: a memory happens once, but we keep it alive. I use filmmaking, photography, and creative direction to tell stories that matter – stories that breathe.

I also founded Dancify – a global platform bringing dancers together through videos, events, and meaningful connections. Think of it as a movement for movement. On my YouTube channel, I share everything from festival walk-throughs and artist interviews to magical social dance moments caught on film.

My backpack carries cameras, cables, and a love for adventure. My heart carries stories. And my feet follow the music, wherever it leads.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Because this world is too big, too wild, and too beautiful to experience alone.

I don’t just want a place to sleep – I want to meet people who light up rooms, who love telling stories, who know their city in ways no guidebook ever could. Couchsurfing is where the magic lives: shared meals, spontaneous adventures, and connections that often last longer than the trip itself.

Interests

I’m passionate about anything that lets me express, move, or connect. I dance (mainly bachata), I write, I film, I travel – and I try to mix all of them wherever I go. Whether I’m shooting a festival, dancing with strangers in a new city, or getting lost with my camera, I’m most alive when I’m creating something real.

I love exploring different cultures through food, movement, and storytelling. Photography is my lifelong companion, and I find a strange kind of magic in making videos that capture the feeling of a place, not just the look.

• photography
• drones
• music
• latin music
• outdoor activities
• travel
• filming
• fun
• dance
• videography
• outdoors
• sensuality
• having a drink
• bachata dancing
• drone photography

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies
Interstellar, Predestination, inception, A beautiful mind, Lucy, The Maze Runner, Snowpiercer, Source Code, Limitless, Self/less, Looper, Frequencies, V For Vendetta
Books
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins
Free Will by Sam Harris
Mind Magic by John Laurence Miller
The last lecture by Randy Pausch
Elegant universe by Brian
I like quiet music, some rap, jazz, Latin music (bachata & Reggaeton)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Survived and documented four years of war in Aleppo with only a camera in hand. My photos became a voice for people who had none. I was honored when LiveWIRE Journal listed Aleppo as the most dangerous city in the world – and I was still there, telling stories and sending them out to the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach
I can teach you how to dance Bachata or Salsa, how to use your phone or camera like a pro, or how to tell a story through video. I also love sharing insights about building creative projects, starting YouTube channels, or launching platforms like Dancify and Creative Resonance.

Learn
I love learning new languages, hearing people’s stories, and picking up local customs – from dance steps to food rituals to philosophies on life.

Share
I’m happy to share my creativity, storytelling, photography, and my experience traveling and working in festivals across the world. And if we vibe, maybe even a video or a memory worth keeping.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Wild stories from filming across Europe and the Middle East

Dance sessions (Bachata, Salsa, or improvised movement to good music)

A cinematic photo or video if you're into creating

Filmmaking and content tips if you want to start your own journey

Syrian dishes if there’s a kitchen to co-create in

Insights into building Creative Resonance and Dancify

And always: good vibes, deep conversations, and respect for your space

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey