I’m a 25 year old photographer and photography teacher from Cape Town, South Africa.
I was definitely born in the wrong generation; I love all things 70’s- the music; architecture; photography and cars. I love food and most of my travels center around trying out new kinds of food so I’m always looking for local recommendations and recipes. I also like going to museums and galleries; watching live music and love visiting old cinemas.

You can check out some of my personal and professional photography here; and a short interview about my work:

- https://www.instagram.com/alessandragriffin/
- https://www.instagram.com/alessandra_griffin_photo/
- https://10and5.com/2018/08/09/style-photography-explores-surreal-almost-dreamy-space-moments-alessandra-griffin/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am currently on a 5-month trip through Japan and the US and have been overwhelmed by how friendly and welcoming strangers have been; my best experiences have been as a result of meeting locals in each city and I think couchsurfing is a great way to connect with like-minded individuals. As I am on quite a tight budget I can’t afford mainstream accommodation so this is a nice way of finding a safe space to sleep while I explore cities and meet people I wouldn’t usually have the chance to get to know.

Interests

• quentin tarantino
• chuck palahniuk
• wes anderson
• david attenborough
• stephen king
• led zeppelin
• david lynch
• xavier dolan
• joy division
• haruki murakami
• david foster wallace
• leonard cohen
• arrested development
• studio ghibli
• broad city
• the national
• david sedaris

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’d be happy to offer any photography in return for a place to stay. I’m also a great cook; a dessert queen and an excellent dog-walker.

Countries I’ve Visited

Hong Kong, Japan, Mauritius, United States