Hi I’m Jess! I’m from New Jersey and had been working as a product developer/designer for home products for the past 6 years (I may have designed your comforter- who knows!). I’ve since taken a break from urban corporate life to travel the world and have new cultural experiences. I’m looking forward to keeping it going as I absolutely love traveling and have met so many amazing people along the way. Other than traveling, I love cooking and experimenting with new recipes. My favorite thing to do in a new city is to explore it’s cafes and coffeeshops to get an idea of the vibe of the place.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love exploring new places especially with a local from the area. This is hands-down the best way to get a feel for the culture. I’m looking forward to meeting new people, making new friends, and seeing where they live and what they love to do.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• poetry
• design
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• cocktails
• traveling
• painting
• swimming
• art history
• beaches
• food
• exploring
• listening to music
• restaurants
• old buildings
• coffee shops
• exploring cities

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Sufjan Stevens, Arvo Part, mewithoutYou, the XX
Movies: Interstellar, Phantom Thread, Into the Wild
Books/Writers: Rainer Maria Rilke, Mary Oliver

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked with a couple of friends in Costa Rica! Loved it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Many stories of my travels, my cooking skills, and I’m also a great listener!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, England, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, South Korea, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States