Hi! My name is Dimpho (pronounced 'Dimpo' - silent h) and I use she/her pronouns. I enjoy travelling and meeting new people, but haven't done nearly as much as I'd like!

I'm currently completing a PhD. Clearly, I love to learn. 🙃 But that's not isolated to academia. My background is in industrial engineering; my PhD is in engineering education. I am fascinated by culture, psychology, and understanding how humans and societal systems work!

I am also deeply interested in all things esoteric. I love astrology and tarot. I'm a Reiki Master and certified Hypnotherapist.

I love having experiences that teach me something new about myself and/or the world by pushing me (gently) outside of my comfort zone. 😊

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am new to this community. I would love to meet like-minded people while travelling. I already have quite a few friends all over the world, and I love the idea of continuing to build and expand a global network of friends!

Interests

• dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• walking
• traveling
• music
• food
• nature
• stargazing
• astrology
• reiki
• plant medicine
• retreats
• festivals and concerts

Music, Movies, and Books

Hmmm... a bit of a hard one because my tastes are quite varied and my preferences shift and change often.

Recently, I've been listening to:
Carole King - Tapestry
Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom
Adele - 21
Egemen Sanli and Madhu Anziani - I am Goddess
Malte Marten and Chris Assaad
Amapiano, particularly Uncle Waffles, Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa
Soca, particularly Kes, Machel Montano

Movies:
The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings
Sinners
V for Vendetta
Divergent
Inception

Books:
This Wound is a World - Billy-Ray Belcourt
All about love - bell hooks
His Dark Materials - Philip Pullman
Dan Brown, particularly Angels and Demons

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked along the top of the CN Tower in Toronto and a LOT of school 😄

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to share anything I have learned from my intellectual pursuits! I am quite rusty in French and Spanish, but I'd love to practice with anyone who is willing to engage with me, and I'd be happy to help you learn English in return!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tips and recommendations for travelling around southern Africa. Reiki, if you're interested!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, Denmark, France, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England, South Africa, Swaziland