was born on 29.10.1953
school up to 1968.
1969 to 1972 painter / painter training.
1973 to 1976 Trained machine instructor training.
1977 to 1979 Technical draftsman training.
1980 to approx. 1996 Independent business: buying / selling classic cars / classic cars / motorcycles.
Interim motorcycle travel through Europe, Africa, North America and Asia. During the years of traveling, I crossed the Sahara in Africa three times and the Baja California in Mexico and the Valley of Death in the USA.
In 1989 i left germany for Maryborough / Queensland Australia.
Opening of the Southern Cross Tattoo Studio and Backpacker Station.
1995 departure to Asuncion Paraguay / South America
Opening of the Easy Rider Tattoo Studio and Guest House.
Further motorcycle trips through South / Central America and Asia.
2001 return to Germany. Opening of the Northern Lights Tattoo Studio.
Many more journeys through all continents of the earth and 148 countries with nearly 1 million kilometers driven in 26 years.
From 2006 to 2007, i have written a Book with the title "Live your dream" with 378 pages.
2008 Construction of a habitable tree house with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom / living room and balcony as well as running water and electricity. The tree house with 26 square meters of living space is rented since then.
2010 Translation of the book "Live your dream" in English.
2012 First visit to South Africa. And there something happens to me of almost indescribable Spiritual experience. I do not just fall in love with the country and its people and nature. It takes possession of me for every minute of my life, I cand forget the country even a moment. I travel as often my time lets through the whole country and it touches me deeply.
I always work with much success as a home and garden designer.
The business idea of ​​a social enterprise in Cullinan / South Africa was born. I drive since one year the Blue Moon Backpackers in Cullinan South Africa.
Yours sincerely
Reno Kassmann

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

There is all time space for good and heartly people.

Interests

• arts
• tattoos
• animal welfare
• motorcycles
• live music
• rock music
• blues
• hosting
• nature
• people
• live concerts
• hostel
• nature walks
• animals lover
• living green

Music, Movies, and Books

two many to name...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling the world non stop for 26 years on motorcycle

Teach, Learn, Share

Come us a stranger and leave us a frind!

What I Can Share with Hosts

25 hectar of south african bushland, Backpacker station and lots more.
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As our guest at the hostel,we offer for you:
HIKING: (min.2 people) 1-4 hours, 2km,4 km, or 8 km trail with amazing views. R100
MINE TOUR: (min.6 people) Explore Cullinan mine, (above ground) in a game viewer.R15O
BUSH MAN FIRE MAKING (min.8 people) 30 min. fire-making workshop combined with drumming. Excellent workshop/activity for team building. R 180
DJEMBE DRUMMING: (min.8 people) 60 min. Get into the rhythms of thinks. R 220
GAME DRIVE: (min.4 people) Experience the African bush in an open game viewer. R250
ARCHERY: (min.2 people) 60 min. Go back to your roots with this ancient skill. RR225
HORSE RIDING: (min. people) 2 hours. Beginners to advance outride though scenic farm. R500
ABSEIL/RAB JUMP: (min. 2 people) 1-3 hours 60m high breath-taking cliff. R500
ZIPLINE: (0-120 kg) 2 hours. Extreme 1.5km zip-line trail. 4 slides between 265-570m. R595
QUAD TRAIL: (16+ years) 60 min. 8km bush trail with obstacles and breathtaking views. R500
QUAD SAFARI: (6+ years) 2 hours, 16 km bush trail through a game drive farm. R850
AMAZING RACE: (min.6 people) 3-5 hours. Navigate through Cullinan to find our clues, solve puzzles and test your skills. R600
On reservations only!
oog van Boekenhoutskloof, Plot 73
Cullinan 100
GPS -25.6131452 28.4777199
Email: bikerbuch@web.de
Fone: +27 (0) 63 664 8699 or 073 724 1908

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Denmark, El Salvador, England, Finland, France, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Isle of Man, Kosovo, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Norway, Slovakia, South Africa, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Germany, Paraguay, South Africa, United States