Hi couch surfers, currently working in Sisophon for 2019. Might be able to host on Saturday evenings or public holidays.

CURRENT MISSION

Teaching, saving, living...and learning about life

ABOUT ME

I see myself as an very understanding person. I try to listen twice and speak once. My favourite part of our world is the people!

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/nico.dewet.5
Email: nicoopdiepad@gmail.com

PHILOSOPHY

If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have surfed and I have hosted.

Surfing will probably take the back seat for the time being, I will focus on hosting for now.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So I've surfed my first 3 couches in Ireland, one couch in South Africa and one in Turkey...And it is awesome! This not only helps you to save a bit on your travels, but also you get to know people really quick.

I have hosted a CS'er during my road trip of 6 days. This was a great combo, we were both couch surfing and traveling together. I actually did not host her but my friends and family did, I was hoping the experience will open their eyes to the Couch Surfing world..and I think it did!

The thing I appreciate about couchsurfing is that it is all about giving and trust...the world could learn a thing or two here.

Interests

Well in short, anything sustainable gets my attention. I struggle to enjoy conversations that barely scrape the surface. I do like to give new/strange things a shot, just to broaden my interests.

Music, Movies, and Books

Music on the streets! - and boy, did I enjoy Ireland!!

A good book with some education/philosophy value..The Road Less Traveled(M. Scott Peck), Wild at Heart, Black Swan, Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code and the sequels thereof

Movies - Almost all movies but my favorite is Into The Wild, The Way, Chloe and Theo, Papertowns

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It is difficult to choose one, so I'm going to share something that I did during couch surfing in Ireland..

I got a couch in Ogonnelloe, Ireland. I spend 4 days with the Ryan family on their farm. I then experienced how slow life can be if you just cut out the unnecessary worldly stuff. - I'm fascinated by the simple things in life I guess.

Oh, and in Turkey I watched my brother finish the "Sea 2 Sky" enduro race on top of Mount Olympus! That place is majestic! If you get quiet, the emotion starts boiling within.

Teach, Learn, Share

Well...I could maybe teach you a thing or two on South African Proteas and Fynbos.

Then if you want to learn a bit of Afrikaans or English, I can help with that.

Oh, and I enjoy a proper South African braai! Braai is like barbeque, but for men!

I love to learn about other cultures! So please share yours!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, meals, travel tips and what ever I have to offer at the time

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Georgia, Ireland, Philippines, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, South Africa, United States, Zambia