I'm a South African born artist and photographer with a passion for travel and adventure.
My art career has covered many disciplines over the years. My interest in the creative aspects of life has been nurtured since my childhood years.

I am a self taught photographer. As a young adult I had the opportunity to travel to many locations in Africa, working with a non profit organisation which was linked to humanitarian projects in these regions.
During this time my mind was opened to the polarities of the human condition as well a keen interest in culture and heritage. This has been growing ever since.

More recently I have been periodically working as an adventure photographer. This remarkable journey has taken me to locations such as the Fish River Canyon in Namibia, the forests of Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma on the Garden Route, the vast expanse of the 'Karoo' (savanna regions) of the Northern Cape as well as Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, which I have summited four times. I have also had the opportunity to summit Mt. Kenya.

I am happily married to my life partner Eva who at times is also my travel partner. I am a father to two children from a previous marriage who have both grown into remarkable young adults.

I have a keen interest in culture, heritage and the spiritual connection to life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that Couchsurfing potentially creates an opportunity to connect more deeply with local communities on a grass roots level. Whilst traveling I am less interested in staying in hotels or backpackers. I would prefer to connect with the individual and understand more about the culture of the region. Perhaps there is opportunity for insightful conversation, learning, good laughs, tasting local food, etc

Interests

• culture
• environment
• hiking
• travel
• art
• adventure
• spirituality
• photogaphy

Music, Movies, and Books

Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen
The Shawshank Redemption, The Big Blue, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Greatest Show on Earth
The Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkein, The Hobbit, The Profit - Kahil Gibran

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Through the years I have learned how to play guitar proficiently, having written several songs. I have passed this knowledge onto my son who has also evolved into an amazing guitarist.

Teach, Learn, Share

Exchanging culture, artistic and photographic knowledge, Human and spiritual connectedness.

What I Can Share with Hosts

cooking, story telling, playing guitar, cultural exchange

Countries I’ve Visited

Angola, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa