I wish I could say that I can speak Swahili, but I can't.
I am in my final year of studying engineering - hopefully completing my master's.

To cut to the chase: I love anything and everything that different. Show me the little theatre with worn-out chairs or the bar with a sea-beaten barman. Adventures should be noteworthy and shareable. I love the outdoors. I do not mind the cold, or a rocky bed, or cramping feet, as long as it is rewarded with a great experience.

My defining trait is my love for coffee. Second to that is my love for books!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet cool locals and beat the usual sights!

Interests

• film festivals
• beer
• reading
• eating out
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• trail running
• swimming
• history
• films
• film
• craft beer
• outdoor
• everything
• current events
• indie films
• events
• road cycling
• mountain hiking
• long distance hiking
• good beer
• runnig
• drinking beer
• reading novels
• long distance running
• swimming in the sea
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite book is tough. I love the works of the late Terry Pratchett. Bill Watterson's work is infallible.

I love quiet acoustic music.

Movies - anything. Star Wars, Citizen Kane, Fargo, Good Will Hunting, Manchester by the Sea.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My flatmate and I hiked the in Jonkershoek mountain area every weekend for seven consecutive weeks. Each session was eight to twelve hours long. In the last session we attempted - and succeeded - in completing the Jonkershoek Traverse. We scaled seven different peaks in a time of 14 hours and 30 minutes. There exists no real route, this is why we hiked there for so many consecutive weeks.

I quote Adventure Inc: "The route is only 31km, but with a total ascent of 3500m+, extreme technicality, scrambling and exposure to extreme conditions makes this a demanding and challenging course."

We intend to attempt it again, since the record is 8h30, we aim to beat the 10h mark. It was one of the most challenging - yet rewarding - experiences of my life.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Botswana, France, Mozambique, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, South Africa