Born in Cape Town. Based in California. Covering the planet.

Alexander writes for media (including the BBC and Monocle) and brands such as Spier Wine Farm (IWSC’s 2018 South African Producer of the Year).

His wide-ranging beat includes the environment, travel and culture.

He edits TONGUES — a showcase of “conversations with questioners, mavericks and mavens” — and is the founder and former editor of the literary journal AERODROME.