Hello! My name is Shawn kafuma and I'm looking to explore new places through hosting and surfing. In my free time I enjoy learning about different cultures through food, art and conversation. I'm always up for local recommendations of hidden gems off the beaten path. When I travel, I seek out authentic experiences over tourist spots. Meeting new people is one of my favorite parts of travel and I'm excited to welcome guests to share in the culture of Kampala, Uganda 🇺🇬. Feel free to contact me if you need suggestions for activities or have any other questions during your stay."

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

- To meet locals and experience a city through insider perspectives.

- For cultural immersion beyond what tourists see.

- To travel more authentically on a budget by staying with hosts.

- To learn about different ways of life through friendly hosts.

- For meaningful connections while traveling instead of hotel isolation.

- To gain a richer understanding of places by sharing homes.

- New communities and lifelong friendships are what attract me to couchsurfing.

- The hospitality of hosts is how I explore destinations fully.

- Authentic experiences through friendship, not just accommodation.

- Local insight and tips enrich any trip more alone

Interests

• music
• travel

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:

- Indie folk, Post-rock (bands: Bon Iver, Sigur Ros)

- Jazz, Blues (artists: Miles Davis, John Coltrane)

Movies:

- Coming of age films from Studio Ghibli like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro

- Wes Anderson films for quirky humor and aesthetic e.g. The Grand Budapest Hotel

Books:

- Murakami novels for minimalist prose and surreal themes like Norwegian Wood

- Memoirs by adventurers like Wild by Cheryl Strayed for gritty travel tales

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While traveling upcountry, I volunteered at an orphanage. Seeing the joy in the children's faces from small acts of kindness left a deep impact. It reminded me of humanity's capacity for hope, even in difficult circumstances. Now through Couchsurfing, I aim to foster connections across cultures and communities and pay forward that sense of goodwill. Meeting new people broadens our shared understanding of the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
- Cooking techniques from my country🇺🇬
- Traditional folk games
- Basic words in my native language
(Luganda).etc

Learn:
- Foreign slangs and expressions
- New recipes and cuisine .etc

Share:
- Stories and experiences from travel
- Tips for photography landscapes
- Music playlists from various genres.etc

What I Can Share with Hosts

*Home cooked meals from my culture
*Discussion of cure Events in my home country
*Appreciation for learning about new places
*Enthusiasm for insightful culture exchange..etc

Countries I’ve Visited

Kenya, Rwanda

Countries I’ve Lived In

Rwanda