ABOUT ME

Born in Zimbabwe. Lived most of my life in South Africa, but also UK, Egypt and Yemen. Studied African History and Politics at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and a Masters at Oxford University. Currently a journalist in Johannesburg. Avid traveler.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I couch surf as often as possible whilst also seeking to give travelers an insiders perspective of a vibrant, fascinating and rapidly changing city - my hometown of Joburg.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have couchsurfed quite extensively and have only had pleasant and insightful experiences. I have also had the pleasure of hosting and helping out travelers in Johannesburg.

Interests

Among other things history and politics, photography, journalism, ancient sites, archaeology and museums, wildlife and the environment, reading, movies and theater, trivia, general knowledge and interesting facts, diving, driving, good music, tacky music, good food and drink and laughs.

• wildlife
• writing
• theater
• photography
• environment
• dining
• drinking
• politics
• trivia
• movies
• reading
• music
• scuba diving
• history
• journalism

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked around the Middle East; traveled from the northern most tip of Africa to the southern most tip using public transport.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Croatia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Egypt, South Africa, United Kingdom, Yemen

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