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Overview

  • 5 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Wolof
  • 38, Female
  • Member since 2008
  • No occupation listed
  • BA international studies/comparative development
  • From Seattle, Washington
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

searching for the cure to wanderlust

ABOUT ME

Where shall I start?

Hello! My name is Jessie. I've been living back in the states for a year now. Reacquainting myself with the beautiful Pacific North West. I love traveling, learning about new cultures, hiking, camping, and having adventures in general. My perfect day would probably include a bike ride, a park, a game, a beer, and some friends.

Before Moving home to Seattle I was backpacking across SE ASIA and India.

PHILOSOPHY

You never arrive at happiness, you just learn to live it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I just got myself a pull out couch so I'll finally be able to host!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

CS is my favorite thing about the internet! I've hosted a few times in the States and had an incredible experience couchsurfing across West Africa, SE Asia, and Australia.

Interests

top 5 favorite things:

my family
my passport
my bike
my ipod
and a good pair of wool socks

  • beer
  • traveling
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • backpacking
  • camping

Music, Movies, and Books

I read a lot. Everything from LOTR to East of Eden. Favorite authors include John Steinbeck and Henry Miller. I've recently gotten into graphic novels.

I watch a lot. Six Feet Under, The Mighty Boosh, and The Wire are some of my favorite series. I especially LOVE all 90s movies.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 15 months working/traveling in West Africa. Highlights include a 9 day trek through Dogon Country (Mali) and floating the Gambian river (Kedagou).

Teach, Learn, Share

Card games and burritos= my forte.

Countries I’ve Visited

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, France, Gambia, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mali, Mexico, Thailand, Togo

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Senegal

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