I'm Max, I'm grew up not far from Brighton in the UK. I've also lived in Australia for 5 years in my early 20s. I've spent a lot of time travelling in Asia mainly.

I have many interests as you can see listed below, travelling encompasses almost all of them.

One of the mainly reasons I love to travel is because you have the chance to meet people from all walks of life and experience all the different ways people live. I also love seeing how landscapes change and are unique everywhere, I enjoy both cities to the countrysides. I prefer to travel slowly generally, and to go and learn something or help with different projects I find interesting or inspiring, but I also love to just sit in a cafe with a book and watch the world go by.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to meet new people and enjoy human connection.

Interests

• tattoos
• cooking
• meditation
• chess
• painting
• bouldering
• hiking
• philosophy
• psychology
• art
• vipassana
• counselling
• brazilian jiu jitsu

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Fat Freddy's Drop, Panda Dub, My Baby, Frank Ocean, The xx,

Books - Ram Dass Be Here Now, Conversations with God, Herman Hesse, Paulo Coelho, Shantaram,
I like most things science, self reflective or adventure related, but am open to lots of things.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I feel there have been a few.. its impossible to name one single thing,

Training Muay Thai in Thailand was incredible fun and painful experience.

Completing a 10 day silent mediation course.

Some tough multi day treks I've completed in Nepal and Kyrgyzstan

Teach, Learn, Share

I have began to study to become a counsellor, so I can share some insights in regard to this and how to be a better listener.
I can share a simple meditation practice... and perhaps my cooking skills also.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bulgaria, Cambodia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United Kingdom