Hi, my name is Jess and I am a 26year old from New Zealand. I am a freelance Graphic Designer and Yoga Teacher, currently exploring Europe with one of my best friends. I'm a bit of a hippie, total sun baby and interested in new experiences and meeting likeminded people. I enjoy music festivals and socialising, a decent glass of red wine and interesting, worldly conversations however I am also super chilled out and can think of nothing better to do with my day than lie on the beach in the sun with a good book. My mind is never too far from the ocean. 2019 is my 'dream year', the year I tick a bunch of things off my 'to do' list.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travelled for 11months through Central and South America a couple of years ago and didn't use CS and wished that I had. I think it's a great way to experience the city through a locals perspective and to meet new people. I would also love to give back and do this in return once I am in a position to do so in my own country.

Interests

• graphic design
• music festivals
• yoga
• music
• travel
• meeting new people
• vegetarian cooking
• creative thinking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music | I do thoroughly enjoy music festivals and am hoping to get to a few while I'm in Europe. There really arn't many artists I listen to and don't appreciate on some level. I love alot of the music coming out of Australia at the moment - the likes of Ocean Alley, Sticky Fingers, Rufus Du Sol, Angus and Julia Stone, Tash Sultana and Lime Cordiale. I also love Dermot Kennedy, Matt Corby and Ben Howard to name a few more. Bonobo, Jungle, Odezsa, Alt-J - the list really could go on forever.

Books | I do love to read, but I don't have any specific ones that come to mind.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Brunei for 7 years during my childhood. I believe it really shaped who I am today and I have some incredible memories and built some lifelong friendships from it.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn | My two main goals are to learn to surf properly and to learn how to throw clay to make my own pottery/ceramics. I want to learn more about different countries and cultures. I am also learning daily about myself.

Teach | I am a yoga teacher, qualified in the Hatha/Vinyasa practice.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Interesting conversation, chilled vibes, new friendships.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bolivia, Chile, China, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, England, Guatemala, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Peru, Singapore, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brunei Darussalam, New Zealand