Hey all, I am Jiyoun.
Born in Korea, studied in India through middleschool and highschool, and earned my degree in Middle Eastern studies and Arabic in the US.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I work as a freelancer for a Dutch non-profit now. I work remotely and that means I have all the freedom to be anywhere I want, and do anything I want while working.

Interests

In August, I'd like to be at Alaska for some solid salmon fishing and spotting the northern lights🌟

• bachata
• raves
• permaculture
• shooting
• salsa
• classic novels
• composting

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: NOT a music snob and feeling some kind of a way for music snobs.

The last three books I've read for leisure: In the Presence of Absence, cat’s cradle,

The last three movies I've watched for leisure: If..., Lilo and Stitch, Leon: the professional

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’ve kayaked through a short river while camping out on my friend’s birthday. I’m scared of water in uncontrolled environment and will never do this otherwise. It was challenging, fun, and reassuring in a way that I’ll never do it again. But at least I can say I’ve kayaked before I die 🤷🏻‍♀️

Teach, Learn, Share

I know the best falafel, 3rais, and halawiyat stops in Amman. I could have composed my very own falafel map.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lesotho, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Jordan, Palestine, South Korea, United States