I have a keen sense of adventure and enjoy pursuing new and exiting experiences. I am a rational thinker, open minded but conservative in my own moral ideology. I prefer doing rather than taking as was my experience in various leadership en devours. I am socially well equip but struggle to find pleasure in small talk.

My father is a dentist, mother is a practice manager, brother architect student.I am in a serious relationship with a girl. I grow up in a small town with a farming community. Much of my personal development is accredited to times spend on our family cattle ranch in Namibia.

Our family lived in GB for three years in my pre-school stage and also spend time in New Zealand recently.
My hobbies include trailrunning, hiking, mountain and rock climbing, kite surfing, snorkeling, slack-lining, ski and snowboarding (the lack of cold weather in South Africa makes it a challenge to pursue). I enjoy cooking and like most students I enjoy beer. I have a great love for woodworking and hope to one day have it as a serious hobby or career.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm embarking on a backpacking trip through Italy on the first of December 2017. Hope to meet and learn about the lives of people who call Italy home.

Interests

• cooking
• woodworking
• leatherworking
• snorkeling
• snowboarding
• trail running
• slackline
• craft beer
• kitesurfing
• mountain running

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- Like I told my brothers girlfriend, I listen and like music that is suited for a certain situation and time. But my favorite band is an afrikaans band called Zinkplaat play an alternative rock.
The alchemist by Paulo Coelho is my favorite book, I have read it three times.
And the list of my top movies is quite long. Wes Anderson and Quinton Tarantino are my favorite directors.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recently made a leather hand bag for my girl friend.
Did a practical month with emergency medicine crews including two flights with the aviation mercy service in the western cape, South Africa.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach afrikaans, CPR, and how to bake amazing rusks

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can bake an amazing South African biscuit called rusks that are delicious when dipped in coffee or tee

Countries I’ve Visited

Botswana, England, France, Italy, Mozambique, Namibia, New Zealand, Scotland, Swaziland, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Namibia, New Zealand, South Africa