Hello! I'm Jess, and I'm currently exploring the world!
I think we live in such an amazing world with so much to offer, so much beauty and so many wonderful people that it would be crazy not to travel and explore our beautiful home.

I am 19, Born in South Africa, and when I was 6 I moved to New Zealand. I received a Steiner education, after I graduated I became a Bartender at a funky little night club in Auckland City!
When I started teenage hood I moved into a Hippie Commune, and I would say it has definitely shaped me into who I am now. Living there, I was able to gain a lot of knowledge from the people I lived with, from how to grow and cook your own food, to exploring spirituality, yoga and meditation, learning basic life skills, and creating beautiful art works. I learnt a lot about life.

I am a very open minded and down to earth person, I get told often that I am mature for my age. Even tho half the time I'm like an adventurous little kid laughing at my own jokes. I am very creative, I love photography, I love to go on adventures! Travel! Explore! Make spontaneous decisions. I grew up going to festivals and they have become my home/happy place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think it's an amazing way to travel the world

Interests

I love to learn! I find others interests interesting, it's really beautiful when you listen to other humans talking about their passions in life. I love doing creative arty things, meeting new people, talking about life and world views as well as hearing others stories, exploring and learning about cultures! Bush walks, climbing mountains, discovering the Unknown.
Also I enjoy Greek Mythology. Reading, going out, enjoying a cold beer, beautiful moments, going on adventures, the outdoors, experiencing new things and going to festivals, experiencing life, traveling, I like to wonder around finding beauty.

• arts
• photography
• beauty
• festivals
• education
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• yoga
• meditation
• clubbing
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• drawing
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Oh Wonder, Active Child, Ben Howard, Queens of the Stone Age, Bon Iver, Sticky Fingers, Coconut Records, Amy Winehouse, Portishead, Fat Freddys Drop,
( n e u a g e s Dreams)
Movies: Spirited Away, Amélie, Pulp Fiction.
Books: The Little Prince, The Secret History, Illusions, High Society.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I gave out free hugs and made many strangers smile. I'd say putting a smile on someone's face is pretty amazing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Share happiness, laugh, smile

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can draw or paint a funky picture for you, can also share my adventures, maybe teach you some Te Reo Maori!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia

Countries I’ve Lived In

New Zealand, South Africa