I grew up in South Africa but live and work in Alaska during the summer and mostly travel over the winter. I love exploring new places, especially outdoors. Hiking is one of my favorite pastimes. I've spent the last 7 weeks in the Golan volunteering at a hostel. I've learned a few skills there, one of which is folding a fitted sheet to perfection - I will leave your bedding in better shape than when I arrived.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've heard great things about couch surfing from several friends - finally giving it a shot.
I love meeting people in hostels but I think this would be a great alternative.

Interests

• photography
• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• crafts
• gardening
• reading
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Alt-J, Jack White, Billie Eilish, Glass Animals, Comme des Enfants, Made in Heights, Milky Chance

Books: Jin and the Genie, Time travelers wife

Movies: The Intouchables, The Fall, Deadpool, Nights tale

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last year in the Philippines I spent three months swimming with over 50 individual Whale Sharks. I was volunteering with a marine conservation research organization. Every morning we would free dive with the gentle giants, taking ID photos and identifying each individual. It was such an amazing experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: baking, cooking, crafts, yoga

Learn: anything and everything

Share: travel stories and about growing up in South Africa

What I Can Share with Hosts

All of the above!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belize, Botswana, Canada, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland, Vatican City State, Wales, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, United States