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  • 30 references 22 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Afrikaans, English; learning German, Portuguese, Spanish
  • 43, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • World Traveller
  • Life!
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

My current vision is the learn and do as much things in the world that interest me, and that includes making new awesome friends from all over the world !

Lifes too short not be surrounded by great company, and the only way to know is to go out and explore !!

ABOUT ME

Hi guys

Well let me tell you a bit about myself. I decided to go explore, experience, volunteer and work as I travel. I am currently traveling South America and I just love it!

I am an energized individual that likes to meet new people from all over and make friends. I love road trips, beaches, mountains, rivers, camping, surfing, and festivals. I like making video's, digital marketing and organising projects.

I like learning about different ways I can help to make the world a better place for all.

I also like chilling out, by just hanging out around the fire or where ever and
reading a good book.
I can be quiet at times, and I can be loud at times:) Overall I am easygoing.

I like cooking with people and I like drinking beer, brandy and water! I love eating clean and healthy as far as possible but not all the time.
I believe one should live life to the fullest, always try new things while keeping your own balance of values and ambitions.
We have a beautiful world and the people in it, therefore we should preserve it so we all can live together in peace.

PHILOSOPHY

I live for adventure, and new experiences.

Life is like a story book being written with every passing moment, and the world is my pen.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have hosted a lot of surfers before from many different corners of the world. All are welcome.

I will help other travelers and surfers with info on my country and my own travel experiences, and promoting couchsurfing for what it originally stand for, to help and interact of other people and cultures and not to be a freeloader.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have hosted many couchsurfers from all over the world, and had great experiences hosting all of them.

I have surf one couch in Mozambique, that turned out to be a good experience as well.

Interests

I like a wide variety of music. Mostly rock n roll blues, electronics and music with good vibes ! Music is just limitless !!

I am learning Spanish and German, but I like all languages and would appreciate if you could learn me a sentence or two.

Like theatre shows, live bands, good party, hiking, gokart racing, kite surfing and table soccer.

Love yoga and doing sports outdoors

Music, Movies, and Books

There are just too much to mention.
Come ask me and we can share new music, books and ideas..!!!!

Book - The monk that sold his Ferrari
- The Tibet book of Meditation
- 4 hour work week

Movies - Fight Club, Pulp Fiction, Fifth Element, Snatch and Life of Pi and much more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The first time I went to Tabel Mountain in Cape Town I climbed it barefoot with friends ! (South Africa)

Bungi jumping and river rafting over and in the great Zambezi river were moments I will never forget ! (Zambia)

Hiking the Vis River Canyon twice, was one of the greatest stress free experiences one can have!(Namibia)

Snorkeling with Mata Rays and Dolfins in Mozambique.

Join Samba party in Rio de Janeiro new years celebrations and went paragliding of mountain Pedra Bonita.

Did crazy big rollercoaster ride on top of Stratosphere, highest building in Las Vegas.

Skydiving over beautiful Namib Desert (Swakopmund , Namibia)

Soul changing deep Amazon Jungle exploration for a week on Peru side!

Teach, Learn, Share

Jack of all trades. Teach you Afrikaans and few fooseball moves and to juggle.
Few guitar chords, fire staff tricks and share travel experiences and general life knowledge.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I live in a spacious 1bedroom flat with my good friend Jaco , who is also an active couchsurfing member for many years.
We are just two blocks away from a beautiful beach.

We have a cosy caravan in our back yard, per for two but can fit three people if needed.

Countries I’ve Visited

Angola, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, Mozambique, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, Namibia, South Africa

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