CURRENT MISSION

To seek out adventure, meet new people and cultures, and explore the wonderful world around me before starting medical school.

ABOUT ME

Originally from South Africa, I have lived in the United States since I was six - specifically in California and Nevada. Now my wife and I are finishing a year working in New Zealand and travelling our way back home before I start medical school. I love good food, getting outdoors and adventuring. I love traveling and hope to see and learn as much as I can about different places and cultures.

The journey so far:

https://www.instagram.com/jandjadventures/

PHILOSOPHY

I believe there is a lot of value in what you can learn from other people and cultures. I hope to always strive to improve myself and the world around me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Currently I am traveling and am looking to get involved in the couch surfing community as a surfer, and hopefully once I have my own couch, as a host.

Interests

I love getting outside and seeing places, trying new foods, and new activities. Currently living in New Zealand I am doing lots of backpacking and ocean swimming. I also enjoy cooking and have a Thai, Mexican, and South African cookbook that I use frequently. As a Registered Nurse looking to attend medical school next year, I have an interest in health and what this looks like in different contexts - having worked in the USA and now in New Zealand.

• arts
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• medicine
• health
• outdoors
• healthy lifestyle

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - I enjoy most things except Horror movies. I always love a good script or cinematography, but can also enjoy a good action or adventure film. Can't say I have a favorite movie.

Music - anything besides Country music. My current music selection includes a variety of music from bands like St. Lucia, Glass Animals, The National, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver, Lana del Rey, OneRepublic, Broods, etc...

Books - no favorite but I do enjoy the classics

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Decided to pack up my life back in the United States and moved to New Zealand to experience a new place, with no job and place to live - and it has been a great adventure so far!

Teach, Learn, Share

It's not necessarily where you are that defines a place, but who you're with.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy cooking and sharing a meal. I can also give you lots of tips of places to go in New Zealand and the USA!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, South Africa, United States