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Overview

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  • Fluent in Afrikaans, English
  • 28, Male
  • Member since 2015
  • Unemployed Power Ranger
  • IEB Diploma
  • No hometown listed
  • Profile 90% complete

About Me

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Curious, Kind, Adventurous, Relaxed. Talkative yet quiet too, hardworking and lazy, fussy but at least I know what I want in life, a bit of a clean freak with the exception of when I'm traveling (unless staying with CS Hosts, of course ;P), always willing to help and do my part - and take lead if the situation demands it, a strong advocate for freedom of expression/choice and will always defend this. I love to meet like-minded individuals and share different aspects on a plethora of topics. I enjoy using my hands, going for walks in nature and learning new things.
Most of all just sharing the human experience with others and enjoying all the goodness life has to offer.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

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CURRENTLY TRAVELLING - UNABLE TO ACCEPT GUESTS
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I think that the idea of sharing one's home with somebody who is exploring their part of the world is a brilliant one that exercises the ability to create new relationships; and offer a unique lifestyle to somebody who would otherwise never have the opportunity. As humans I believe that giving is a beautiful thing, and that is one thing we cannot have enough of. In short - you share with me your home, I share with you my experiences and maybe some skills.

Interests

Hiking, swimming, playing the drums (Slowly learning guitar), Walking/Training dogs, discussing multiple topics on various subjects such as Philosophy/Society/Education/Spiritualism & Religion/Health and Nature. I also enjoy camping and attending music festivals.
Being creative and practical is something I pride myself on, I enjoy making things and if my efforts can go towards improving the lives of others - then all the better.
I've recently have started Longboarding - and have a slight hunger to learn surfing, maybe we could trade knowledge on the two. I enjoy reading and learning about a plethora of subjects.
One of my weird things to do is to drink tea, as I'm an avid tea drinker, listen to chill-out electronic music and being at peace within myself in this rambunctious world.

  • animals
  • dogs
  • music festivals
  • festivals
  • education
  • cooking
  • meditation
  • walking
  • drinking
  • reading
  • traveling
  • origami
  • woodworking
  • music
  • electronic music
  • guitar
  • drums
  • hiking
  • camping
  • surfing
  • wakeboarding
  • cricket
  • rock climbing
  • soccer
  • swimming
  • teaching
  • religion
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Just the type of music I listen to ranges from: Alternative, AltPunk, Metal, Hardcore, Djent, Indie, Hip-Hop, Rap, Electronic - Chilled & Dance, Classical, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge, Piano orientated music.
Movies: Fear and Loathing : Las Vegas, The Phantom Tollbooth, Limitless, The Zeitgeist Trilogy, Requiem for a Dream, Man on a Wire, Grind (Childhood favourite), The Union, The Jay and Silent Bob Series, Good Will Hunting.
Books: Richard Dawkins: The Greatest Show on Earth & The God Delusion, Kite Runner, David Attenborough's Life, Kevin Trudeau's Natural Cures: What "they" don't want you to know, What is called thinking, Eckhart Tolle's New Earth, Jim Morrison's Biography.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stargazed under the great north sky, and had the privilege of seeing the Northern Lights and multiple large meteorites on the same night.
Witnessed the supermoon Eclipse in Germany.
Jumped from high cliffs into fresh water, in both Canada and South Africa.
I have Zip-Lined across canyons in The Drakensburg mountains in South Africa.
Hiked through a game reserve and ended up being surrounded by herds of 30+ wild animals. Not that this is amazing, but I recall being chased by an Ostrich too. Africa is not for sissies.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Drums, English, Cricket & Soccer,Computer Literacy, Basic Woodworking, Cooking, Longboarding, Swimming, Driving.
I'd love to learn Rock Climbing, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Origami, Massage techniques, Guitar, Bird Whistles, Parkour, Meditation Techniques.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I could offer a helping hand, share some of the incredible experiences I've had throughout my life and beautiful places I've been to, as well as a laugh here and there.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Saint Martin (French part), United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Canada, South Africa

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