ABOUT

WHERE IT ALL BEGUN

I was born in Swaokopmund Namibia in 1981 while my parents were working in South West Africa as it was known at that time. Soon after that we moved back to South Africa where shortly after my sister was born. We grew up and studied in the greater Cape Town area until I started my life as an English teacher abroad.

ME THE TEACHER

Another twist in my life was becoming a teacher. More specifically an ESL teacher. I have taught in Japan, Korea and Saudi Arabia. I never studied to become a teacher, nor did I think I would be a teacher for nearly fifteen years. It has helped more see parts of the world I never thought I would see and it has given me the opportunity to go on this journey.

SOUTH EAST ASIA

My first full-time back packing experience was South East Asia in 2008. This would be my first time travelling alone. I was very nervous and had absolutely no idea what I was doing but I was determined to make it work. Everything was new to me and I could feel my eyes popping out of my head everytime I did or saw something new. I was able to travel for nearly four months and I slowly became more confident. I made a few mistakes and I was sometimes reluctant to put myself out there but I did. I got to visit Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. On my way home I was even able to see a little bit of China, Mongolia and Russia while on the Trans-Mongolian Express.

SOUTH AMERICA

After the death of my father in 2012 and being stuck in a job I had no passion for, I was determined to get back out there and explore the world again. Why South America I have no idea, but from the moment I landed in Buenos Aires I knew I had made the right choice. During this time I was able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Chile. I was lucky to meet many inspiring people along the way. People I still think about till this day. During this time I was even able to learn some passable Spanish. Five months later when I left I was determined to come back.

BIKE PACKING

I am not sure when it all started but through the years, whether it was books or YouTube or documentries, I knew one day that I would go on this journey. The route, the countries and the destination kept changing but I finallhy settled on San Diego to Ushuaia. For various reasons, some good and some bad, I knew now was the time to go. I have no idea if I will fail or succeed. I want to find out. March 2024 is when it will begin.