I'm 26 y/o from South Africa and trying to find out what I should be doing with my life. I've got my master's degree in economics and I've done an internship in Cologne, Germany. I think I've chosen a less conventional career path in life, and I'm currently trying to grow a high-value bio-based chemical company in South Africa whilst consulting in the same industry at the same time.

Although I'm a bit less quiet than most (when first meeting), I'm quite friendly and enjoy good chats. I've got quite a broad spectrum of interests, and just enjoy talking to people about all sorts of things. Of course, I also enjoy having a night out on the town ;)

I haven't travelled as much as I wish. Unfortunately, I don't have my own apartment/house and cannot host surfers just yet! But I'm excited to meet people and experience this communal type of travel, which I find cool. I know the ins and outs of Durban since I've lived here pretty much my whole life. It's best described as a city that's comfortable to live in. It may not have all the 'bells and whistles' but it's got charm... and some of the best beaches - whether you're a watersports enthusiast or someone wanting to surf for the first time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've always enjoyed 'experiencing', rather than seeing new cities. I find that trying to see too much prevents me from really getting to know a place. CS allows travellers to meet locals and make new friends. I think we see much more of our own cities when we are showing visitors around. And... it's always refreshing to meet new people who have new stories! I've travelled to a few cities in Europe and enjoyed being with locals. Apart from site-seeing, it's also sometimes just about chatting about the little things in a unique little pub somewhere.

Interests

• dogs
• environment
• beer
• fitness
• running
• politics
• cars
• music
• hiking
• surfing
• sports
• boxing
• rugby
• economics
• philosophy
• people
• germany

Music, Movies, and Books

Music (varies quite a bit):
3 Doors Down, Adelle, aKing, Annenmaykantereit, Audioslave/Chris Cornell, Biffy Clyro, Billy Currington, Bob Marley, Bon Jovi, Bread, Bruce Springsteen, Calvin Harris, Chuck Berry, Coldplay, Creed, Daddy Yankee, Dire Straits, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Veddar, Ellie Goulding, Florida Georgia Line, fun., George Strait, Green Day, Guns 'n Roses, James Blunt, Jeremy Loops, John Mayer, Jon Bellion, Lana del Rey, Live, Lukas Graham, Macklemore, Major Lazer, Manic Street Preachers, Maroon 5, Neil Young, Notorious BIG, Post Malone, Queen, RATM, RHCP, Rolling Stones, Shakin' Stevens, Shakira, Sia, Sido, Staind, Sublime, Taylor Swift, The Eagles, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Killers, The Smiths, The Travelling Wilburys, Tim McGraw, Yellowcard

Movies/Series: Good Will Hunting, Ferris Beuller's Day Off, Back to The Future, Snatch, Peaky Blinders, Only Fools and Horses

Books: Mostly non-fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was in high school, I formulated and marketed South Africa's first ever environmentally friendly surf wax.

Teach, Learn, Share

Surfing, shooting, English, fishing, philosophy

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, South Africa