I'm an adventurous nerd and ultra-marathon runner!

I spend all of my time learning new things and this is why I proudly call myself a nerd. From learning new technologies to help in my job as a software developer, to learning about the fascinating histories of the places I visit and also learning about hobbies I pick up like running, rock-climbing and most recently - travelling!

I have lived in Cape Town and Johannesburg and I've travelled to many cities and towns in Africa.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm looking to explore different cities in Europe to experience the lifestyle of local people who live in those cities. I want to discover cities that I would enjoy living in.

Interests

In South Africa we have some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world and I try to explore as many as possible on holidays with friends and during trail running events. Experiencing the beauty and isolation of nature is a thrill for me and I want to find more experiences like that.

Running has helped me explore new areas in unique ways and fuels my appetite for adventure and challenge.

I have always loved computers and technology and I am very lucky that I can do this for a job.

• running
• hiking
• computer science
• climbing
• programming
• trail

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - all music from rock (linkin park, 80s rock), to rap (Kendrick Lamar, run the jewels, childish ghambino), to classical and electro (Porter Robinson, Madeon, Jaime xx) and others (Tycho, sylvan esso)

Movies - Nightcrawler, Donnie Darko, Drive, and the work of Edgar Wright

Books - Fantasy, history, biographies, finance

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Run the most beautiful marathon in the world - all 56km of the Two Oceans Ultra-marathon in Cape Town, South Africa

Run through the beautiful mountains of Franshoek, South Africa during the 100km 3-day AfricanX trail run.

Worked at a South African startup funded by silicon valley investors working to end money laundering globally!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach about South Africa, running, computer programming!

I want to learn about the hosts and how they enjoy living in the city I am visiting!

I can share my experiences of living in South Africa and working at a startup company.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and experiences from South Africa.

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Italy, Lesotho, Namibia, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States