We are an energetic, friendly and passionate couple from the USA embarking on an extended journey around the world starting July 2016. We love cooking and are obsessed with eating local food wherever we go. What better way to learn about the history of places than through enjoying local dishes.

Matt is a freelance graphic designer who works remotely while traveling. You can see some of his work at mattstay.com. He's taking the opportunity while traveling to reconnect with his love for art & illustration.

Jessica is a skilled coffee professional with lots of experience in the food and beverage industry. She's a bit of a bookworm and is brushing up on her Spanish while traveling.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We hope to meet new people in different countries to learn about their culture and enjoy the simple pleasure of day to day life. We love meeting new people and experiencing different ways of life.

Interests

Matt is an avid bicyclist, riding his bike to work everyday for more than five years. He believes in slow travel, experiencing places in a methodical and mindful way.

Jessica is a passionate people person, and loves talking to people from all kinds of backgrounds to learn about their perspectives of the world.

• architecture
• design
• photography
• cooking
• coffee
• gardening
• minimalism
• music
• hiking
• camping
• art history
• philosophy
• visual arts
• travel

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

We've made the choice to leave the comforts of home, our friends and family to sojurn into the world. We're hoping to spend an entire year traveling to new places, meeting new people and experiencing local culture.

Teach, Learn, Share

Matt can share his love of art & design, as well as hand-crafts such as leatherworking, bookmaking and printing.

What I Can Share with Hosts

We've been told we have an infectious energy! We are avid cooks and enjoy helping prepare meals. We enjoy tending gardens and making use of fresh fruit or vegetables. We also love to swap stories! CS is the best way to learn and share from each others expieriences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, France, Greece, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Netherlands, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States