How often do you travel?
Fortunately due to my being a filmmaker I get to travel a fair amount, depending on the film projects and the festivals.
Describe the first holiday you remember as a child.
We went to Barbados - it was paradise. I remember the beach, which is a constant when you're on vacation there, the heat, my introduction to coconut water and coconut bread (or sweetbread, as they call it there), and lots and lots of greenery.
What is the most difficult, remote or adventurous destination you've ever been to?
The most remote place I've been to, in terms of distance from Africa, is Australia. In 2017 my film Vaya was invited to the Sydney International Film Festival, an amazing event. Usually I pride myself on being able to counter any hemisphere's jetlag but Sydney "showed me flames". The jet lag was tough to combat.
What is the best way to travel once you are abroad?
Mostly I love to walk where possible, to get the feel of the place.
What is your favourite city here or abroad?
I love Joburg. I'd heard and read about the city but nothing prepared me for how it would enchant me with its energy. The moment you get off the plane, it grabs you. I love the people and the different landscapes and textures (which I continue to explore in life and film).
Rapper Amu says it best: "Joburg city we the rowdiest / walking on gold makes us the loudest."
I also think Lagos rocks. Special mentions must also go to New York, Los Angeles, Berlin and Toronto. Each possesses something amazing for me.
Do you prefer roughing it or luxury when travelling? Describe the best experience you've had.
Once I was flying to Lagos and they upgraded my ticket on the way there. Then, on the way back, they upgraded the ticket again. Bliss!
What has been your worst travel experience?
I don't recall the country I was heading to (it was ages ago), but I was once given a boarding pass with no assigned seat - crazy!
I had to hotfoot it down the runway - along with all the other passengers - to the plane, as if it was a cab, to get my preferred seat. Needless to say, I broke running records that day.
Oddest thing you've experienced/that happened while travelling?
Some guy stealing drinks from the trolley when the hostess wasn't looking.
What is your best piece of travel advice?
Pack extra sweets.
What do you hate about travelling or holidays?
I like everything about travelling.
Name one place you really want to go, now or at least some day?
Mauritius.
• Omotoso is the 2018 jury president for Shnit SA, the short-film festival currently on in Cape Town until October 28. Book at Webtickets...