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Overview

  • 37 references 31 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Afrikaans, English; learning Dutch
  • 48, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • horticulturist, landscaper, builder
  • No education listed
  • From Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

travel the world and meet people from all walks of life
, I don't believe in just travelling somewhere I haven't been before, its more about interaction with people and learning more about your culture and traditions . I'm also involved in Workaway to help people see more of South Africa https://www.workaway.info/829831834675-en.html

ABOUT ME

Love traveling around and appreciate different cultures landscapes and architecture , I live in my opinion in one of the most diverse cultures and landscapes in the world and I'm constantly looking for some place to make me say I would want to live here but I always return back home still loving my country the most. I get along easy with all walks of life
no matter what living conditions are ,I'm happy sleeping on the floor but please supply pillow :)

PHILOSOPHY

Live everyday like it is your last and travel as much as you can

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have stayed with friends of friends all over the world , I'm intrigued in the concept of Coushsurfing to meet people cause you definitely get a beter feeling from interacting with locals than to stay in a hotel

Interests

Gardening. Cycling. Swimming. Camping. Nature walks

  • dogs
  • architecture
  • dancing
  • cooking
  • beer
  • fitness
  • running
  • partying
  • drinking
  • pub crawls
  • politics
  • traveling
  • socializing
  • music
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • camping
  • bars
  • craft beer
  • botanical gardens
  • pubs
  • sustainable living
  • drinking beer
  • off grid living

Music, Movies, and Books

Stephen hawking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Experienced -36'C in Kiruna on the Arctic circle looking at the northern lights

Teach, Learn, Share

Survive . Just some advice for travelers 1.You need to hire a car the public transport here is a joke! 2.You need a gps , South Africa is not a small place you will get lost without one! 3.Try not to travel at night for various reasons but mostly for people can't drive in this country , they buy their driving licenses on the black market 4.Keep to the road rules and don't ever pay a bribe when asked by a traffic officer, tell them to take you to the nearest police station to sort it out by that time they will just let you go. When hiring a car take out full cover plus extra cover and make sure that you covered for tyres when hitting potholes here , cause there is plenty of them here!! And then to state the obvious, this is not a Hotel or a Bed and Breakfast, it's a free bed with hot shower and good company, don't come here expecting a free meal and drinks on the house , BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS and if you really want to impress me bring me good beer that we can finish of together. Enjoy your trip

What I Can Share with Hosts

Hiking, nature walks ,sailing ,bird watching ,game viewing ,fishing , talking shit and drinking! And if I ever stay with you as a quest I can cook you a traditional south african dish

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Botswana, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Italy, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Botswana, South Africa

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