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Overview

  • 4 references 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Afrikaans, Dutch, English; learning French, Zulu
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2016
  • Proffesional make n planner
  • PhD in winging it... and I do a lot of diving
  • From Oppuurs, Flanders, Belgium
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About Me

Yes it says I'm born in Belgium but by now I feel more African then anything else.
Left school to go and live my life, to then go work and realize that working is also pretty shit, so now I am just living. Each day taken as they come. Easy going with a solid sense of humor and adventure.
Quite street-smart so always find a way to make things work, even in the bleakest of foresight.
Love animals, and well versed in my knowledge thereof.

I feel more comfortable with fins on my feet then I do with shoes.
Even though I am a very social person I am not a huge fan of city night life (clubs and bars n stuff)
Give me a bonfire on the beach with good people and good weed any day over a night out in the clubs.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am looking to meet people, see new places and do all of this while avoiding looking like a tourist.
I would just love to explore new places with people that have a story to tell and are somewhat on the same page as I am.

Interests

Banter, lots and lots of banter.

And anything to do with being outside really.
Although I do tend to balance my days pretty well between Xbox and ocean exploring.
I love diving, free-diving, spearfishing, fishing, surfing, hiking, natural and cultural history, hunting (ethically and for food only , and never ever for trophy)
To get to a point, I like new things. New experiences. I do not know if i will enjoy your favorite chill spot as much as you do, hence I am here to experience it for myself.

  • animals
  • pets
  • environment
  • dining
  • seafood
  • cooking
  • socializing
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • surfing
  • scuba diving
  • history
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

When it comes to music I am quite open minded, as long as the artist put passion, skill and time into making the music I will probably enjoy it.
My preferences would be some metal, old hip hop or basically anything with a chilled out beat.

Books, I don't read as much as I should anymore, probably because I prefer to create my own story rather then relive someone elses

Movies, ill watch anything that will make me laugh or keep me awake for at least half the movie.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

There are many, but the main one would be to stop working and start living.

Teach, Learn, Share

If I have anything to teach to a traveler it would be to stop listening to the nay-sayers...

You are searching for your path, the more you listen to others the further away you get from your own goals...

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good stories, some cooking skill. I can change your light bulbs too.
Don't mind sleeping on the floor next to the pets, so I guess im easy to have around.
I am also an avid ocean hunter so if you are by the coast we may be feasting on seafood when i visit.

Quite weary of religious institutions so I am not sure how I would cope in a highly religious environment.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cook Islands, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Malawi, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Switzerland, Thailand, Tonga

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Cook Islands, Malawi, South Africa, Thailand, Tonga

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