Basics: I'm easy going and get along with people easily. My idea of fun is pretty laid-back - hang out with some wine, music and conversation. Though I can also (easily) be talked into a night out.

Occupation: Professional student (there's just too much interesting stuff to learn) and music appreciator (but sadly no musical talent - I've tried). Currently studying medical biotechnology.

Life goals: go everywhere, understand as much as possible about how the universe exists to make up for not knowing why it exists (i.e. keep the existential crisis at bay) and own a Venus fly trap.

Spirit animal: Willow and Jaden Smith

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've just completed a semester abroad in the States and am taking a month to travel and explore the west coast before heading home. I don't know anyone on the around here so I'm looking for places to stay and people to meet - Couchsurfing seemed like a great option for both. Plus I figure it would be cool to then have people stay with me when I'm home.

Interests

• wine
• yoga
• live music
• hiking
• surfing
• biology
• science
• mountains
• eating
• food
• nature
• plants
• harry potter
• space
• listening to music
• lord of the rings
• visiting museums

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Glass Animals, Arcade Fire, Jack White, Sylvan Esso, Anderson Paak, Chance the Rapper, Frank Ocean, Nina Simone, Buddy Guy

Movies: Lord of the Rings, Get Out, The Breakfast Club, golden era Disney (Lion King, Aladdin, Aristocats, etc)

Books/Authors/genres: Harry Potter, LOTR, The Little Prince, Alain de Botton, Milan Kundera, science-based non-fiction

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did a 6 day hike of the Drakensburg when I was 16. We experienced everything from blistering heat to fog so thick you couldn’t see a meter ahead of you to rain to sleet to a 50cm snow in and back to blistering heat. It was SO much fun, ridiculously beautiful and extremely rewarding. I’ve pretty much been chasing that experience ever since.

Teach, Learn, Share

I never pass up the opportunity to travel to a new place, meet new people, learn about others' cultures, get out of my comfort zone and generally go on adventures.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer good conversation or silly banter, depending on the mood.

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, Cambodia, Egypt, France, India, Italy, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mozambique, Seychelles, Tanzania, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa