Hello there I am Jess! :) I'm currently doing my PhD in Food Science at the University of Guelph, Canada. I was born and bred in Indonesia but been travelling around since 2013 to explore the world and meet different people whilst studying and working

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To experience different cultures from perspectives of the locals, make (hopefully long-term) friends, and travel with the student budget that I have. I enjoy meeting people and share what I have. I am happy to host between May-August months as this is the period when I have the most free time if you wish me to accompany you.

Interests

There are many things I like: food (who doesnt?), photography (insta : @jessgiol), nature-related activities, Lego, anything Christmassy and many more. I am content with the simple things in life!

• photography
• skiing
• food
• life
• biking

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Stepped on wine grapes that I hand-harvested with my bare feet :)) it was in the Beaujolais region of France where I got to see the most beautiful sunrise and sunset for 2 weeks straight. I also volunteered to help build a co-working space for independent artists in the Aude wine region of France. For the first time I tried painted doors and windows (not easy, eh?), and slept in an open construction site for 2 weeks. Volunteered in the morning, then had the afternoon free to swim in the lakes, nibbled on wild blackberries and figs, and biked in between vineyards and olive trees. Best times of my life so far!!! :))

Teach, Learn, Share

I can share with you some travel ideas and maybe tips for Europe! I lived there for 9 years (England, France, the Netherlands and Ireland) and travelled around different countries. And Indonesia of course my beautiful home country!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good vibes and simplicity. I am also happy to make you breakfast and clean

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Macao, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom