CURRENT MISSION

Digital nomad polyglot exploring the world, looking for hidden gems, unforgettable experiences, amazing new friends, and making YouTube videos about the journey (@The TMax Travels).

ABOUT ME

It's so hard to describe me but I will try. Outside of my perfection, I embody flawlessness. The epitome of excellence. If you would like to bask in the aurora of impeccability, you need to meet me. Your life is incomplete until you are graced by my presence. Above all, I value humility.

I am a bit spontaneous. BLAM! See, you didn't even see that coming. You're welcome.

Check out my couchsurfing experiences on my travel vlog https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfqsa022fxRmyOPklIwZImQZ3UWcqgezn

Also, I lived in China for 3 years https://www.youtube.com/@thetmaxinchina

Or hit me up on Instagram @TheTMax1

PHILOSOPHY

It's not what you know, but who you know. So let me know you!

It is better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I didn't surf/host or go to events much in China or South America (Apr 2018 - Jan 2025) since couchsurfing is not that popular there.

Before, I had hosted quite a bit and surfed with some pretty cool people. I hope to add you to the list!

I used to go to the language tables for French/Spanish/Chinese speakers and I like to attend events in the parks around town on beautiful days (so in Belgium, I did this twice a year and in Spain I did it more often, but Pamplona is still quite rainy, in China I only went a few times). Now, I'm digital nomading around the world.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Loving it so far. Great hosts and courteous guests. I've hosted a lot, like maybe 50 people.

Surfed:
Maputo, Mozambique (Apr 2026)

Maseru, Lesotho (Mar 26) https://youtu.be/3lAxSYn6aHk

Bloemfontein, South Africa (Mar 26) https://youtu.be/T4kOBspa3XE

Lecce, Italy (Sep 2022) https://youtu.be/6C9r3OuRi3k

Queens, New York, USA (Jul 2021) https://youtu.be/SjpoIRhzwvQ

San Francisco, USA (Apr 2018) https://youtu.be/8MUy3j4lsY4

Puebla, México (Aug 2017) https://www.thetmax.com/2017/08/mexico-how-little-i-knew-about-my-next.html

Thessaloniki, Greece (Dec 2016) https://www.thetmax.com/2016/12/thessaloniki-greece-balkans-by-bus-road.html

Sofia, Bulgaria (Dec 2016) https://www.thetmax.com/2016/12/sofia-bulgaria-balkans-by-bus-road-trip.html

Córdoba, Spain (May 2015) https://www.thetmax.com/2015/05/cordoba-spain-fiesta-de-los-patios.html

Montpellier, France (Nov 2014) https://www.thetmax.com/2014/12/road-trip-from-belgium-to-spain.html

Madrid, Spain (Nov 2013) https://www.thetmax.com/2014/06/november-2013-madrid-spain.html

Copenhagen, Denmark (Mar-Apr 2013) https://www.thetmax.com/2013/04/copenhagen-denmark-wod-would-you-do-for.html

Belgrade, Serbia (Feb 2013) https://www.thetmax.com/2013/02/belgrade-serbia.html

Istanbul, Turkey (Nov 2012) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/11/istanbul-turkey-tryptophantastic-turkey.html

Ljubljana, Slovenia (Oct 2012) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/11/ljubljana-slovenia-going-to-luh-jub-luh.html

Bratislava, Slovakia (Sep 2012) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/10/bratislava-slovakia-hotels-cost-more.html

Warsaw, Poland (Aug 2012) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/09/warsaw-poland-po-land-saw-war.html

Panama City, Panama (May 2012) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/05/panama-city-panama-no-hablo-espanol.html

Budapest, Hungary (Apr 2012) https://www.thetmax.com/2012/04/budapest-hungary-great-place-to-take.html

Lisbon, Portugal (Feb 2012)
https://www.thetmax.com/2012/02/lisbon-portugal-couchsurfing-capital.html

兴趣

Basketball, calisthenics, dancing (salsa, bachata, etc.), playing board games (taboo, pictionary, etc.), hanging out with fun people, and laughing.

I LOVE to travel!

Hot chocolate in the summer and ice cream in the winter. They are both fair game in autumn and spring.

I'm heterosexual and have no interest in romantic relationships with other men (it's stupid I have to say this, but I've had too many issues with this on CS 😤😑)

• dancing
• cooking
• chocolate
• exercise
• crossfit
• drones
• movies
• board games
• traveling
• blogging
• basketball
• vlogging
• drone photography

音乐、电影和书籍

Comedies, martial arts, and action movies. Any book that is a movie, I prefer the movie, lol, kidding. Some of my favorites are Major Payne, Zoolander, Austin Powers, Bad Boys, Fist of Legend, Drunken Master (original and new), Transformers, Fifth Element.

I like most music: rock, dubstep, reggaeton, hip hop, r&b, jazz, rock, pop, classical, etc.

I like TV Shows like Seinfeld, Psych, The Big Bang Theory, H, Un Gars Une Fille, Allí Abajo, Gym Tony, 30 Rock, and Happy Endings.

I do like books like The Richest Man in Babylon, The Screwtape Letters, and Failing Foward.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

Amazingness is relative. I do amazing things everyday and other people see me doing them, but dont realize how amazing it is. Just as I see people doing things that are amazing, without realizing it myself.

Having said that, I woke up this morning. And I've seen the Northern Lights in Alaska.

教，学，和分享

Teach me what you know, and you may learn something about yourself in the process and we can share the experience together.

I was a fitness trainer for about a decade, so I can help you reach your fitness goals @TrainwithTMax

I can teach you how to film and edit videos for social media 🎥🎞️

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I am an excellent cook, and my specialty is an omelet with all the fixin's. I also like to make gumbo and jambalaya (rice based dishes from Louisiana). I've been vlogging on YouTube since 2018 and I love talking about cinematography, videography, and photography. I'm pretty good at video editing as well, so I can teach you some secrets on how to make great videos using just a mobile phone.

我游览过的国家

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, England, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kosovo, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Palestine, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, U.S., Zambia, Zimbabwe

我居住过的国家

Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, Guam, Italy, Spain, United States

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