Oct 10, 2025 updates: I've got a cat (Salvador) so if you are allergic to cats or not feline-friendly, it is not advisable to stay with me.

My name is Jie and I also go by Jasper (easier for non native speakers cuz there is a tone on Jie). I've settled myself down in Chicago and bought my own apartment so I am open to hosting travelers visiting the Windy City.

I have a sleeper couch for you and a foldable mattress so I can host two guys maximum currently. If you have a sleeper bag then I can host more. I got extra flat sheets and comforter for you to keep yourself clean and warm.

I am in LGBT community - just FYI and screening out homophobics. I work 9 to 5 on weekdays. So from Monday to Friday, you need to arrive no earlier than 5:40 pm.

My location is around Illinois Institute of Technology and you can take No. 4 CTA bus or green line (15 min walk) to downtown Chicago.

It is not mandatory to bring me gifts, but if you really wanna show appreciation, fridge magnets or key chains from your hometown or residence will be appreciated. They are tiny and easy to carry around in your luggage or backpack. Or a used book that you like. I used to and still bring them to my hosts.

I am honestly OK with hosting travelers registered here just for saving money. I mean, come on, traveling can be expensive. You already spend so much on transportation, tickets of tourist spots and food. Why not save some bucks on accommodation. Don't get ripped off by those overpriced downtown chain hotels. But you need to be clean, reliable and leave on the promised date.

Happy travels!

IG: touringjasperli

Por qué estoy en Couchsurfing

I feel that this platform is a great place to connect with people from all over the world and I am always super keen on learning new cultures and languages.

Intereses

Playing and watching tennis.

• movies
• music
• sports

Música, películas y libros

Pop, Romance, Country Music

Algo increíble que he hecho

Working Holiday in Australia.
Working in South Africa for two years.

Enseña, aprende, comparte

Can teach Mandarin Chinese and I am learning Spanish - aiming at a conversational level, so would be a plus if you are a native speaker of Spanish.

I always provide coffee in the morning and would love to share food cuz I know eating out is quite expensive. And you have full access to my kitchen.

Qué puedo ofrecer a los anfitriones

Joy, chat, and share of culture

Países que he visitado

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Georgia, Greece, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States

Países en los que he vivido

Australia, China, South Africa, United States