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Overview

  • 4 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French
  • 29, Female
  • Member since 2015
  • Pilates & Yoga Instructor and Researcher
  • BA (International Relations and English) and BA Postgradu...
  • From Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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About Me

I'm an energetic and easygoing person. I'm currently studying my Masters in International Relations at Wits University. I'm also a qualified Pilates and Yoga Instructor. I started Muay Thai one year ago and I love it!

I'm passionate about development studies, world affairs and the environment. My research paper focused on agricultural development in Southern African which has inspired me to WWOOF and learn more about organic farming in Europe and elsewhere.

I really enjoy listening to hip-hop and drum &bass music but have always been open to all different kinds of musical scenes. I also love to cook as well as explore different cafés and restaurants within the places I visit. I'm keen to experience try new foods and experiment with my taste in food as much as possible!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To explore new places with locals who know best!

Interests

  • arts
  • literature
  • social action
  • music
  • hiking
  • nature
  • outdoors
  • ancient history
  • drum and bass

Music, Movies, and Books

I LOVE MUSIC. I mostly listen to hip-hop and various electronic genres. I really enjoy going to music festivals in South Africa as well as supporting the local d&b scene in Joburg, we are lucky to have really great local artists and dj's. Some of my favourite artists include Mac Miller, Bonobo, Logistics, Logic, LSB, Whiney, KOAN Sound, Wiz, Kendrick Lamar.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I helped run an organisation at Wits University which built an organic vegetable garden on campus to help feed hungry students and workers within the university.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Pilates and Yoga sessions
My cooking skills
Interesting conversation about my country, world affairs, politics, nature, health, music etc.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brazil, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Africa

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