Hi! My name is Dané du Preez.
-I am 19 years old.
-I was born and raised in sunny South Africa.
-I am working as an Au Pair in Holland this year.
-I am inspired by good food, soulful music and adventurous people.
-Trevor Noah is my hero.
-I am addicted to speculoos.

Life philosophy: "Live less out of habit and more out of intent."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

-to save money :P
-meet new people
-make new friends!
-meet and live with locals in whichever country I am visiting; to ensure I make the most of my time there!

Interests

-travelling
-cycling
-going for long walks
-I love horses and I competed regularly in shows
-reading
-eating (lol)
-laughing

• horses
• education
• dining
• coach
• reading
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• equestrian
• teaching
• au-pair

Music, Movies, and Books

Wow. There are so many!!
music:
-Taylor Swift
-Bruno Mars
-Afrikaans music eg. Dewald Wasserfal, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Bok van Blerk etc...
-Hozier
To name a few!

Books:
-Redeeming love
-The Hunger Games
-anything written by John Green!

Movies:
-animations; talk Disney to me.
-The Proposal
-17 again
-Pearl Harbour
-American Sniper
-The Fault in our stars
-Rock of Ages

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I packed my bags and moved to Europe for the year.

Teach, Learn, Share

I worked as an equestrian coach in South Africa and gave horseriding lessons to kids; from 4years old upwards. My mother is a grade 1 teacher and I love children. I do not know what I want to study but am considering to become a teacher.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela

What I Can Share with Hosts

-I make very good omelettes :D
-I can tell you more about South Africa (and no; we do not have lions roaming the streets)
-stroopwafels and speculoos!! ♡♥

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Netherlands, South Africa