I find myself wandering somewhere in the middle. Striking a delicate balance between poles. I consider myself down to earth but still up-stream. Well-grounded but with my head in the clouds. Silently rebellious and an odd sense of humour. I can be really loud on paper but quiet in person.

I can say so much about myself and give you everything about me written in a 10000 word essay, yet at the end of it all, it’ll say almost nothing about me. A simple person with a complicated mind. Above all else a quiet soul, a good listener and everybody’s friend. I get along with most people, not all, but most and am known to tolerate a lot and accept even more. I love food, I have an obsession with good food, artisan meals and rustic cooking. I'd travel for food and if asked I'd spend my last pennies on a great meal or more so, a plane ticket to somewhere new. One of the most difficult things asked of me is to introduce or describe myself. I know who I am, I just can't put it into the right words.

Now that I've got that down, lets get to the boring stuff. I'm a young driven individual who can stand my ground. I work a 9 to 5 (actually 7:30 to 16:30) job and I drive a lot. I'm fairly shy and quiet but apparently can talk a lot. I have an insane love for travel. Wanderlust is my drug. I really enjoy the outdoors and this is starting to sound cliche. Blah blah blah... Better yet, get to know me in person.

P.S. If you know your Myers-Briggs stuff or have an interest in those things, I'm an INFJ.

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I'm here to be inspired and give a bit of myself at the same time. "Aspire to Inspire before you Expire."

I'm here to meet and greet the world. Find my next adventure. Nourish my cravings for travel, exploration and priceless experiences. To meet new and different people. To learn, smell, see, taste, feel, live and share through new experiences that cannot be had by sitting at home. Ready to make new contacts, new acquaintances and lifelong friends across the world. Hear the stories and laugh about them together. Break down common and uncommon stereotypes and remove all the bias and instead of thinking out of the box, just throw the box away so the box no longer becomes an option. That's why I'm here.

兴趣

• animals
• arts
• culture
• architecture
• fashion
• photography
• festivals
• traveling
• swimming
• solo travel
• tours
• adventure travel
• food
• nature
• tea
• exploring
• driving
• self-development
• relaxation
• aircraft
• holidays
• hiking in the mountains

音乐、电影和书籍

Favourite music... How could I possibly choose? Local classics and pop music right to down to Kenny G, Bastille, UB40, Imagine Dragons and Lady Gaga. If I like it I'll listen to it. If I have it on repeat more than once, it's likely becoming a favourite.

I'm not all that into movies. If I had to choose favourites, it'll be Pirates of the Caribbean (All of them).
Lord of the rings (All of them).
Harry Potter (All).
The Artist.
The Lion King (Without doubt).

Books...
Anything on Rumi. Particularly those by Coleman Barks.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
Recently - Lonely Planet (Collecting)

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

There's so many!!!

*Scuba Diving in Thailand! That experience changed my life and taught me a lot about myself.
Mt Batur trekking at 3am to watch the sunrise.
Watching the sky turn pink at sunset on Pui O beach in Hong Kong.

教，学，和分享

Teach:
Modern Cape Malay cooking.
Something new about Cape Town.

Learn:
Cooking international cuisine.
How to say hello, thank you and goodbye in any foreign language.
Anything anyone can teach me.

Share:
Some of the best places to eat and visit in Cape Town.
My personal travel tips and hacks.
Rooibos tea and 'koeksisters' on a Sunday morning or paring rooibos teas and chocolate.
Some of my time, my food, my family and some great locations that's sure to be make you smile.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

I can share some cooking ideas and recipes I've prepared or picked up a long the way. Good restaurants and a local treat or two.

Stories about myself and my experiences. A good laugh and a friendship. Share a part of myself and give of myself. My time and offer lifelong friendship. New experiences with you even if it is in your home town.

I am a licensed driver and don't mind driving to new places.

我游览过的国家

Argentina, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

我居住过的国家

South Africa