I am an American adventurer & I have lived in over 15 countries! I also write about life, men, women, and the world at https://YusefWateef.com/ Also, I enjoy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Blacksmithing, literature, science, foreign movies, international news, & MMA.

My favorite topics range from custom, hand-forged knives I blacksmith by hand, to global politics and cultural pluralism.

There’s actually a lot more, just ask.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve lived in and travelled across several continents. I am always looking for my next adventure!

Interests

I am an American World Adventurer, Essayist, & Extremist at my most modest! From the high risk/high reward hustle of places like the financial district in Shanghai, China; The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain; and Cliff Diving in Hawai’i, down to the nightlife of Tokyo, Japan, and Bangkok, Thailand! I enjoy learning about & experiencing the world.

• literature
• running of the bulls
• politics
• news
• movies
• scuba diving
• jiu jitsu
• science
• food

Music, Movies, and Books

I am very into Drum & Bass music from London Elektricity.
For Jazz, I love Modern Jazz Quartet, from the golden age of jazz in 1952.

The single greatest movie of all time is "Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon"!

These are powerful, life changing books I have read, and read every other year so that they stay fresh in my mind.

- The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Covey, Stephen R.

- Meditations by Aurelius, Marcus

- Mastering Bitcoin: Unlocking Digital Cryptocurrencies by Antonopoulos, Andreas M.

- The 48 Laws of Power by Greene, Robert

- Think and Grow Rich by Hill, Napoleon

- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Carnegie, Dale

- A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy by Musashi, Miyamoto

- Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto, Tsunetomo

- The Millionaire Next Door by Stanley, Thomas

- The Prince by Machiavelli, Niccolò

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I didn't get killed when I did The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach anyone the basics of Bitcoin and how to get started with it. As a world traveller its one of the best things I have ever used!

I need to learn more arts and crafts. I am a Backyard Blacksmith, but that's not something I can travel with. Any ideas or suggestions?

I can share stories from all over the world. I have seen and done a lot over many, many continents.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am always clean, respectful, and on time.

Countries I’ve Visited

Fiji, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil, China, England, Japan, Thailand