I'm a very relaxed person and I love travelling and meeting new people! My two great loves in life are music and outdoor life - I play guitar and did my grade 8 in classical violin in high school. I love hiking, cycling and anything to do with the sea.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm currently on a mission to see as much of the world as possible while I'm young. I work odd jobs such as gardening and bar tending just so that I can experience the culture and natural beauty that my surroundings have to offer, then move on to the next place. Couch surfing will allow me to meet people everywhere I go, and save on silly hotel fees!

Interests

I love music, art and outdoor life. I also have a great appreciation for aesthetic and functional design of almost any kind.

• animals
• arts
• culture
• books
• design
• beauty
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• violin
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music wise, I love everything from Bob Dylan, the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Muddy Waters, Ry Cooder and Leo Kottke to modern rock and metal acts such as Audioslave, Nile and Nightbringer. I also have a great love of obscure European folk music such as Stellamara, the Moon and the Nightspirit and Huun-Huur-Tu. I always enjoyed offbeat movies such as Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' and M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Village'. In recent days I have enjoyed 'I Heart Huckabees' and 'ExistenZ'. I love reading and have always enjoyed Stephen King. More recently I have been slowly picking through the works of Ernest Hemingway and 'Thus spoke Zarathustra' by Nietzche.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once camped at a game farm outside Port Alfred, South Africa. I was reading a book one morning when I felt a light brushing on my shoulder - it was a full-grown giraffe leaning down to smell me! It was a truly amazing experience to share my space with such a magnificent animal which clearly felt so comfortable with my presence.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to spend time with liberated individuals who see life as I do - an inexhaustible wealth of experiences requiring only a moments courage to unlock. I believe very strongly in independence of spirit and do not regret the mistakes I have made, nor bare any ill will toward the people who have made my journey more difficult. I believe that these experiences have given me the ability to recognize the value of my own choices moment to moment, and the freedom to make them in a way that is truthful. I believe that the two greatest teachers are experience, and the words of the experienced.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will be most grateful to anyone who allows me to experience their homes and be a small part of their lives. I will bring my good spirits and positive intentions, and hopefully we will remain friends for many years to come!

Countries I’ve Visited

Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United Kingdom