Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 28/Jun/2022
Arno & I are young professionals. He is an artist & I am an accountant, working virtually. This enables us to be able to explore the world, while working.
We have visited Florida (US), Dublin (IR) and several EU countries before, but all for brief periods. We would now like to extend our stays to anywhere between 3 weeks - 3 months.
We aren't party animals. We would rather visit a library, coffee shop, beach or theatre. We love and appreciate art and have a very broad music taste!
Please get in contact with me, even if you only have questions about South Africa and don't want to swop. I will be happy to give you some information!
Additional languages spoken
Afrikaans
Affinities
Pets,
Tennis,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Fashion,
Banking / Finance,
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Smoking Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have a lovely little first-floor "Pied a Terre" loft apartment in the Heart of South Africa - Johannesburg. Our apartment is central to all the must-sees in Gauteng; 10 minute drive to the richest square mile in Africa (Sandton), 15 minute drive from Johannesburg Central, 10 minutes to Mall of Africa, 40 minutes rom the Jhb Int Airport, with a smaller, local airport closer by. We are about a 4 hour drive from the Kruger National Park (where you can see the 'Big 5').
The apartment has beautiful African views of the sunrise & sunset. The apartment block has 2 swimming pools, 2 BBQ areas (although there is a private BBQ on the balcony of the apartment too).
Sleeping capacity is 3; 2 people can sleep in the bedroom, and if needed, the third person can sleep on the large couch in the living room.
Home has WiFi, Netflix, a Projector in the bedroom. It also has a microwave oven, oven, fridge and washing machine. There are also 2 desk spaces available in the apartment.
We live comfortably here, and trust that you will too.
NOTE: This unit has stairs. You should be able to comfortably climb stairs (without help) in order to access the room.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a quiet area. There are children in the surrounding apartments, so you might hear them from time to time. We are not fond of children, but they never bother us.
You need a car (or Uber) to access attractions. We have a car available.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We normally drive 10 minutes to Sandton City (the richest square mile in Africa) - where you can see the Nelson Mandela Square. Other attractions nearby include:
- Gold Reef City Theme Park (20 minute drive)
- Various museums, depending on what you like
- Maboneng, Jhb (Artisan market)
- Mall of Africa
- Kruger National Park (4 hour drive)
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important for us to find our house nice & tidy when we get back, as well as honesty about broken items, if any.
You may smoke in the house, with the doors open.
No loud music, respect the neighbors.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 28/Jun/2022
Arno & I are young professionals. He is an artist & I am an accountant, working virtually. This enables us to be able to explore the world, while working.
We have visited Florida (US), Dublin (IR) and several EU countries before, but all for brief periods. We would now like to extend our stays to anywhere between 3 weeks - 3 months.
We aren't party animals. We would rather visit a library, coffee shop, beach or theatre. We love and appreciate art and have a very broad music taste!
Please get in contact with me, even if you only have questions about South Africa and don't want to swop. I will be happy to give you some information!
Additional languages spoken
Afrikaans
Affinities
Pets,
Tennis,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Banking / Finance,
NGO workers
MoreLessProfession
Account Payable Specialist
Our personal links
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