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Overview

  • 23 references 14 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning Afrikaans, Korean
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Currently an English teacher.
  • BA (Honours) English, Creative Writing Certificate.
  • From Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To interact with this expansive world through film, and to relay its stories and secrets to the global consciousness.

ABOUT ME

I'm a wide-eyed wanderer, maverick and scribbler. I am coaxed into the unknown through stories and experiences, firmly believing that we should try anything at least once. Slightly nocturnal and easy-going, I am always ready try a new drink or swim in a new ocean.

PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy is that you should try anything at least once, because it might just put you on a completely different pathway.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I follow the rules of Dutch Courage, and armed with a drink I can easily battle any sunrise. I have a deep respect for different perspectives, and am always willing to learn a new custom.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have surfed my fair share of Couches, from Brazil to the outlying homes of kind strangers in South Africa, and my philosophy is simply to keep your shoes nearby. Also, the CS Events that I have attended have really helped me settle in to a city I had just moved to, and have also been some of the best evenings on my travels abroad!

Interests

Film in any capacity (Stories, camera work, editing etc...)
Reading
Exploring

  • writing
  • film making
  • drinking
  • reading
  • drawing
  • swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

Ivan Vladislaviç (S.A. author), Beat poetry and fables of the world.
Any kind of movie, directors including Tarantino, Scorcese, Guy Ritchie... World cinema (I don't mind reading subtitles!)
iTunes Shuffle.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Only 1!?!
Stood facing the southern most tip of Africa with the entire continent embracing me.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teaching English (I'm an official trainer)
Film making advice (cameras, editing skills)
Story advice (writing scripts, narratives)
Basic drawing skills
Palmistry and Tarot Reading (since you asked)

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, China, Japan, Mozambique, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa, South Korea, Zimbabwe

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  • 3 Vouches

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