Hey my names Jess!

I'm 25 years old and was born in a small town in Northwest Ohio. I've always had a passion for culture and exploring, so when I was 19, I left home for the first time to travel and haven't stopped since. For the past three years, I have been living in Reykjavik Iceland working as a barista and traveling around Europe with my husband. I'm a vegetarian of 4 years and enjoy cooking good veggie food. Coffee, food, and travel are my passions.

Follow me on instagram @jessicaisliving

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love traveling for the cultural experience and for the people I meet along the way! Hospitality is a big value of mine. I believe hospitality goes a long way and can create a beautiful atmosphere. I love making people feel welcomed.

I also love receiving hospitality. Too me, traveling is about the connections I make and the culture I experience.

Interests

I love exploring, new cultures, and seeing new cities. I have a strong passion for music and creative writing. I'm also a huge fan of coffee, and craft beer. I love nature, poetry, hiking, instagramming, and design. One of my favorite things is going to local shows or seeing some live performance!

• culture
• writing
• poetry
• performing arts
• design
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• vegetarian
• traveling
• music
• hiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
. Kate Tempest. Sigur Ros. Moses Hightower. Copeland. My Morning Jacket. Frightened Rabbit. Death Cab For Cutie. I'm a sucker for anything motown.

Movies:
. Wes Anderson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2014, I was approved for an Icelandic Visa so I quit my job, packed up a few belongings and moved to Iceland.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love connecting and meeting new people. I'm very independent and enjoy exploring new areas and cities. I'm very easy going and love good conversations. I can talk about anything!

I also love introducing people to Iceland. There are so many tourists in Iceland now, but I love showing friends where the locals hang. I'm clean, quiet, love deep conversations, and can cook really good vegetarian food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, England, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Northern Ireland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Iceland, United States