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Overview

  • 3 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Swahili; learning German
  • 31, Male
  • Member since 2017
  • Entomologist
  • MSc in Bioscience
  • From Kenya
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About Me

I love to meet new people, I find that having new and interesting people who have tales from their journeys a pleasure to host and I will gladly learn about the world from you and maybe I can show you a little bit about my home country in return :) I'm a level 5 Google guide, I know Nairobi very well, the country in general pretty well (how to get about and what to do) and I can often spare time to show you around the museums of Kenya where I volunteer :) currently working in a village in Homa Bay though, so links to Uganda and Tanzania are welcome, and I could guide you to the islands and parks around

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to couchsurf, maybe I will begin after my PhD finishes. In the mean time I would love to hear your experiences and share what i love about my country

Interests

  • insects
  • hiking
  • astronomy
  • science
  • stars

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - 90s hiphop, EDM, jazz, golden oldies, I mostly get my music from movie soundtracks nowadays
Movies - anything marvel, Snatch (watch that shit), the matrix
Books - A short history of nearly everything (Bill Bryson)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Camped in the ruins on top of a hill overlooking the lake Victoria
Majestic views as the fishermen put out their lights at night in the surface of the lake
a wonderful hike up and back too
I plan to return with my telescope :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach Swahili, how to make ugali and Indian curries
Would like to practice my German

What I Can Share with Hosts

History of Kenya, guides to attractions/ museums, directions, an indian style meal and possibly a couch if you are heading to the west of the country. Also help with visiting the islands of Lake Victoria

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Netherlands

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kenya, United Kingdom

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