Hey, I’m Stacey 🌸
Cape Town local, solo traveller, mom, former academic turned slow-life entrepreneur.

I’ve travelled to 37 countries – lived in Hungary while completing my Master’s, taught English in China for two years, and backpacked through Asia, Europe and Southern Africa. My love for travel actually started in Thailand on my first independent trip — and it’s shaped how I see the world ever since.

I’ve hosted Couchsurfers both in Cape Town and while living abroad, so I really value this community — the openness, the generosity, the curiosity. I’ve had some of my most meaningful conversations on couches, kitchen floors, buses and long walks with strangers who became friends.

I’m soft-hearted, thoughtful, curious, and I love connecting with women who are finding their way in the world, especially those travelling solo. I understand what it feels like to arrive somewhere new and want to feel safe, welcomed, and understood.

I recently started HerRide — a female-owned transfer and travel support service for women visiting Cape Town.
It’s not a business pitch — just something that came from lived experience. I know how much it matters to arrive somewhere and immediately feel safe and grounded.

If you ever need a friendly local face, a safe ride, a sunset walk buddy, someone to show you where the real Cape Town is — I’m here 🤍
Max 3 passengers, always gentle energy, always respect.

Because every woman deserves to feel safe, seen & supported on her journey.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For me, Couchsurfing is a space where women and travellers can show up as themselves — without pretence.
I’m here to meet people who move through the world with openness and curiosity, and to help create a safe, supportive landing space in Cape Town.

Interests

• Slow travel & cultural exchange
• Motherhood & identity
• Feminine leadership
• Music, beaches, picnics & long drives
• Spirituality & grounding rituals
• Good conversations with real people

• culture
• photography
• education
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• outdoor activities
• bungee jumping
• teaching
• driving

Music, Movies, and Books

Music is dependent on the mood. Can’t go wrong with some deep house, indie or jazz . Favorites : FKJ, Sade, The XX, Dwson, Masego, Brent Faiyaz 🎶

When it comes to movies, anything that inspires a new outlook on life or challenges the norm.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve been privileged enough to backpack Latin America for a year. Started at Mexico skipped a few places in Central America but ended up in Chile. Favorite country... Colombia 🇨🇴

I’ve also been able to do some volunteer work in and around South Africa 🇿🇦

Scholarship programme in Hungary for 2 years

Teach, Learn, Share

• Safe rides + city orientation
• Where to eat, relax, wander, and watch the sunset
• Help navigating Cape Town confidently as a woman
• Tea, conversations, and a very warm welcome 🌿

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food food food and food. I love cooking and learning new recipes. I’m also an experienced English teacher.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Swaziland, Thailand, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, China, England, Hungary, South Africa, Viet Nam