Profile information
Travel information
We are currently
Travelling
Our next destination:
Brazil - from Apr 2025 until Jun 2025 View all
Description
Hello there! I'm Mpumi, a 25-year-old female traveler from South Africa, currently exploring the vibrant cultures of South America with my partner, Rin, a 22 year old artist from Russia.
I, Mpumi, am originally from Johannesburg, South Africa and work in sustainable fashion with a special focus on highlighting indigenous textile practices. I work on diverse projects ranging from upcycling textiles, developing new biomaterials and textiles, to publishing research on varied sustainable fashion topics. Rin is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Moscow, Russia. He has lived in Paris, France for over five years, and before that, five years in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. He has actively participated and created in theatre and film, art fusion projects, painting and drawing and writing poetry. At the moment he is learning his way around music and sound production, as well as playwriting.
We both have a diverse professional backgrounds. I previously worked as a radio host for a community radio station, a screenwriter and children's theater playwright, and a just energy transition advocacy campaigner. Rin worked as a teacher of English through art for children aged 3-6, a vendor at a Canadian bookshop, and a waiter and barman at a French restaurant and Irish pub.
I have a deep love for astrology and read birth charts in both tropical and sidereal astrology. Additionally, both Rin and I cherish tarot as a powerful tool of divination, using it to provide guidance and clarity on various aspects of life.
We're open to a variety of volunteering experiences and are eager to contribute wherever we can. Whether it's through teaching, helping with sustainable projects, or cultural exchange programs, we're ready to dive in and make a positive impact. We both love learning new things and languages, and meeting new people. We cannot live without nature and art, and we appreciate physical and mindful hard work.
We're looking forward to connecting and creating meaningful experiences together!
Interests
Drawing & painting
Camping
Blogging
Beach
Videography
Self development
Pets
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
Farming
Books
Astronomy
Mountain
Writing
Yoga / Wellness
Photography
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Music
Movies & TV
Languages
Hiking
Fashion or beauty
Cooking & food
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Culture
Art & design
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Northern Ndebele: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Sesotho: Fluent
Setswana: Fluent
Xhosa: Fluent
Zulu: Fluent
Afrikaans: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
Growing up in Soweto, a vibrant and diverse community in Johannesburg, South Africa, has profoundly shaped my understanding of the importance of language as a tool for connection. In Soweto, it is common for the average resident to speak at least four languages, reflecting the rich culture of the area. I was fortunate to be immersed in this multilingual environment from a young age, which has made me an 'African polyglot'—adept at learning new languages and passionate about teaching them. Rin has lived on three different continents, and equally been exposed to diverse cultures, prompting a similar relationship to language. Being that we will be in Brazil for the next few months, we are both interested in improving our Portuguese skills.
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Mpumi: I have a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing, which has equipped me with strong analytical skills and the ability to develop effective marketing strategies to maximize business revenue. I am also a qualified English teacher with a TEFL certification, ready to teach and help others improve their English skills. I run a small business in South Africa that focuses on creating bio-textiles from food waste, promoting circularity in fashion.
Rin: I have a baccalaureate in acting, which has equipped with you strong creative and directing skills. Additionally, I have worked a teacher of English through the arts, making me a qualified English and art teacher. I also have customer service experience from my time spent as a bartender and waiter.
Both of us are tarot readers, and Mpumi is also an avid astrologer.
Age
25 & 22
What else ...
We both love travelling. It has been an amazing eye-opener and has really taught us to lead with our hearts. Other things to know about us is that I we are huge lovers of animals.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Pork, peanuts, hazelnuts, walnutsSpecial dietary requirements
