Meu portugues é muito pobre. . . mas estou ansioso para aprender!

Fun, adventurous, and eager to meet new interesting people! I am always down for a good time, a few beers, a barbecue (barbie / bbq), and, most importantly, a couple of laughs and good banter - but, then again, who isn't?

Grew up in South Africa and went to university in Europe. Worked in the world of corporate law and am now travelling South America before studying further in 2019 (Master in Laws), which will hopefully lead to a Ph.D.

Why am I travelling South America? Well, because I've always had a fascination with it. Rumour has it too (according to my father) that my family historically lived in Brazil and Argentina, so I am eager to explore my "roots".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'd like to meet interesting people, see unique spots, and improve my Portuguese and Spanish - so, what better way to do so than through CS and its vibrant community!

Interests

• dogs
• arts
• books
• concerts
• cooking
• coffee
• yoga
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• rugby
• football
• bicycling
• bicycle
• art museums
• #cats
• #nature
• coffee shops
• #trekking
• #history
• barbeque
• #animals
• #dogs
• #law
• #naturelover
• #historical-fiction
• #currentaffairs

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - - Band of Brothers; - Lord of the Rings; - Coach Carter; - The Pianist; - The Notebook. Music - - FleetWood Mac; - Paul Simon; - Kenny Chesney; - 2000s hip-hop; - Anything up-beat; - Anything country. Books - - The Price of Inequality, Joseph Stiglitz; - Orderly Fashion: A Sociology of Markets, P Aspers; - Shantaram, Gregory David Roberts; - I also enjoyed the Paulo Coelho series as a young boy.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've climbed Mount Nyiragongo (an active volcano) and trekked with silver-back gorillas in the D.R.C.

Teach, Learn, Share

Happy to teach English and give tips about travelling Africa, South-East Asia, and Western Europe - and any other life advice I might have. As said, I am eager to learn Portuguese and Spanish

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook (moderately well) and clean (a lot better). Happy to help teach English and, most importantly, serve as good company, a laugh and an above-average drinking partner.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, England, France, Germany, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, South Africa, United States