Hi, my name is Hein from. I am a South African citizen and a native English speaker. I am a professional English & IELTS classroom and online teacher, with more than 12 years’ experience as an ESL teacher in China, Vietnam, South Africa, and the Middle East. My hobbies are writing, deep-sea fishing and travelling. I have a passion for travelling and to meet people from different cultures. Currently, I work in Can Tho City (in the Mekong Delta), Vietnam as an English teacher and IELTS trainer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been living in Vietnam for the past 2 years and I like to welcome visitors from all over the world to Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta.

Music, Movies, and Books

Relaxing music, Leonard Cohen. Anger Management & Fight Club. Man's Search for Meaning.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed the Great Wall a few times.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have lived in 8 cities in China and 3 in Vietnam, can share a lot of knowledge and advice with hosts.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have lived and worked in 8 cities in China (3 years in Inner Mongolia) and 2 years in Vietnam, travelled China & Vietnam extensively and can share a lot of knowledge and advice with hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Germany, Kuwait, South Africa, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Kuwait, South Africa, Viet Nam