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 temporarily. I’m learning Chinese and building an online brand around learning and meta-skills.

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

Hosting Setup
After co-hosting with my roommate Yao Liu before. I took over the apartment while he is Turkey to host Couchsurfers in the apartment near Kaohsiung International Airport (don’t worry, it’s quiet!). I am currently working and studying chinese at a language school at the same time. So I am usually too busy to show you all the places in Kaohsiung personally, but I can give you all the recommendations you need and give you a chill environment. I really enjoy spending the evening with guests, eating together, sharing stories and experiences, playing boardgames etc. I am not a local, but got to know a lot about Taiwanese culture in my time here and share my experience as a Foreigner living in Taiwan.

I 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.

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

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, 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 and in Taiwan on stage using only chinese.

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 and board games.

I am also happy to share about physics and math puzzles 🤓 I have an E-Piano and guitar here, that you can also play 🎹🎸

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, Germany, Laos, Luxembourg, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Taiwan, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Taiwan, Thailand