HEYO,

The names Jasmine but most people call me Jazz!

I'm 19 years old and from Sydney and have moved back to Sydney after having spent the last 3 years in Singapore where I graduated from United World College and most recent year in travelling around Ecuador. Currently attending University in Australia studying international business and global studies.

I love meeting people and sharing stories and experiences, writing, playing sports, the outdoors and pineapple on pizza.

Through my small share of travels, talking and sharing with people has been something that I have deeply treasured. I believe in the power of learning through others and that everyone is an expert in something.

Some quotes I enjoy:

“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt

"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are"
-Joseph Campbell

"What would you do if you weren't afraid"

"Just Do It"
-Nike

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Exposure to new stories, cultures, people, food and ideas. Some of the best things I've learnt have been from interactions with people and I think Couchsurfing is naturally all about people!

Interests

• music
• hiking
• beaches
• exploring new places
• hidden gems

Music, Movies, and Books

MOVIES: Fantastic Mr Fox, 13th, Shutter Island, Free Solo, Kill Bill, Django Unchained, What the health, The Wizard of Oz.

MUSIC: Jazz ;), John Mayer, Bon Iver, Daniel Caesar, Van Morrison, Mumford and Sons, Dire Straits, Lumineers

BOOKS: Thinking Fast and Slow, Factfulness, Wislawa Szymborska Poetry, Symphony City for the Dead

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in Ecuador for 8 months!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Español, travel tips in Asia and Latin America, English, Yoga and personal training
Share: Homecooked meals, stories, jokes and good company
Learn: Anything for a young padawan.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Experience living in Singapore, Sydney, Ecuador + other travel experiences.

Book recommendations, stories, poor comedy, traditional Ecuadorian food, recipes, company and authentic Australian slang.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, Ecuador, Singapore