Most important is probably that I'm an introvert. I probably won't be super bubbly when I meet you, because I'm sort of a quiet person. But! I will enjoy hearing your stories and getting to know more about you.

Passionate musician, cook, gardener, traveler. Polite. Reliable. Honest. Clean, neat, tidy. I'm an all round good guy. Non smoker, non drinker for the most part.

You can visit my website at antonischonken.weebly.com or my SoundCloud at /antoni-schonken to learn more about me and my music.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've traveled quite a bit, so I know how expensive it can be. And sometimes, being in a new city can be confusing and you might not necessarily know where all the awesome sights are. Connecting with a local is the best way to get advice, get a round, and have a comfortable place to sleep at night.

Interests

Music music music music in all its forms. I also love the arts in general, writing, cooking, reading, walking about outside, people watching, playing cards, chilling, scuba diving, hiking, bird watching. There's very little that I'm not interested, in fact!

• birds
• arts
• culture
• writing
• diy
• dining
• cooking
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• music
• hiking
• scuba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

Classical music is at the top of the list, but I've got time and ears for pretty much anything. Bad music bad, good music is good, it doesn't matter what genre it's from. Same for books and movies: I can get into anything that's masterfully made and crafted.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It's impossible to list only one amazing thing, but standing on top of the Alps and looking out over Italy, Switzerland and France was pretty darn amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything food or music related I can teach. Same for gardening. I'm a natural problem solver and a whiz at DIY. I'd love to learn about your local culture, about your life, your food, or your language.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can show you how to cook some awesome South African cuisine, and if your life story is interesting and can write my next piece about it. Inspiration comes in many forms. I'm useful to have around the house, there's a lot I can do to help out.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Malaysia, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States