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Overview

  • 28 references 26 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, German; learning Chinese, Thai
  • 26, Male
  • Member since 2023
  • Digital Nomad / Software Engineer
  • Master of Science - Physics
  • From Ennepetal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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About Me

Hey there! I'm Max – a curious, warm-hearted soul from Germany, currently living in Taiwan. I'm a software engineer focused on AI automations, and a lifelong learner passionate about personal growth, cultures, and meaningful conversations.

After hitchhiking and couchsurfing through Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, and exploring Thailand, Laos, and the Himalayas, I've found a bit of a home base here in Taiwan. I’m learning Chinese, building an online brand around learning and meta-skills, and enjoying life with my wonderful Taiwanese girlfriend.

Philosophically, I draw a lot from Buddhism, Stoicism, and the ups and downs of life itself. I value honesty, openness, and warmth—and I try to bring that energy into every encounter. I have a passion for personal development. For a while, I explored being on the asexual spectrum, panromantic, and polyamorous 🏳️‍🌈 —nowadays, I just try to stay connected, honest, and grateful for the relationships I have.

Our Hosting Setup
Together with my roommate Yao Liu, I co-host Couchsurfers in our apartment near Kaohsiung International Airport (don’t worry, it’s quiet!). We both work during the week, so we may not have tons of time during the day—but we love sharing chill evenings, stories, and weekend adventures when time allows.

We have a cozy guest room with a large mattress (great for couples), and sometimes an extra setup in the living room if needed. It’s a perfect place to rest, explore Kaohsiung on your own, or slow down for a few days.

Booking Tip
For stays across multiple days, please send the request for the first part of your stay to Yao Liu’s profile (link below), and the last day to this one.

Looking forward to meeting kind, curious, and respectful travelers—see you on the road 🌏

Yao Liu's Profile:
https://couchsurfing.page.link/kiVSrdF2kBaVYkh96

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couchsurfing to meet and exchange with local people, travellers and make friends. I am a very easy going guest, eat vegeterian and have no major allergies.

I look forward to share activities, seeing places, cooking together and having deeper conversations.

Interests

  • books
  • dancing
  • meditation
  • board games
  • chess
  • puzzles
  • physics
  • volunteering
  • travelling
  • spirituality
  • personal development
  • buddhism
  • card games
  • magic tricks
  • learning guitar
  • piano playing
  • lgbtqia2s+
  • mnemo techniques

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Difficult to limit to only one thing:

Performing a magic trick in a stand up comedy club in London.

Building a polyamorous love relationship with a travelling nomad.

Jumping in Ice water while being in a -52°C (-62°F) cold room.

Hitchhiking and Couchsurfing through Europe.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to teach everything I know and love to learn. I can show a magic trick and a mnemo trick, which people tend enjoy a lot.

Always open to play a game of chess, board games and video games. There used to be a time, where I was a gamer.

I am also happy to share about physics and math puzzles 🤓

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Deep conversations about life, physics, meditation, learning or AI.
- A meal, cooking together or for you.
- Rounds of chess, board games and video games.
- An open ear and sharing about life stories.
- A magic trick
- Help in cleaning

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, England, Laos, Luxembourg, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Taiwan, Thailand

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