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❌ I only respond to personal, thoughtful requests! Copy-paste messages will be ignored.
🌍 Please note: I use Couchsurfing for genuine cultural exchange, not as a business platform. If you’re offering tours or charging for a stay, please be transparent and let me know in advance.

Hi! I’m Jacky, a 25-year-old solo female budget traveler originally from the Czech Republic, raised in Germany, and currently based in Phoenix, Arizona!

I’ve been living out of a backpack for the past decade, and I’m currently on a mission to travel to every country in the world (91/197 so far). If you're from a place I haven’t been to yet, or see that it’s not listed below, then I’m still planning to visit and would love any tips, connections, support, or local insight you’re willing to share.

I’m all about culture, connection, as well as saying yes to adventure and truly believe that this journey is as much about the people I meet as the places I go.

You’ll find me on social media as @jackykarwathova, feel free to send a message if you have any questions! 🥰

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here for authentic human connection. I believe “travel is the only thing you can buy that actually makes you richer,” and Couchsurfing is one of the best ways to deepen that richness; by meeting real people, sharing real stories, and learning from one another!

Interests

Aside from the obvious traveling, I absolutely love languages, hiking and all sorts of adrenaline activities, but also really enjoy drawing, paintballing and working out.
I recently started getting into digital content creation as I have been video-documenting most of my travels, so I hope you’re okay with me occasionally pulling out my camera!

• animals
• working out
• paintball
• drawing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• languages
• volunteering
• adventure travel
• food
• pokemon
• content creation

Music, Movies, and Books

Eclectic soul! I vibe with almost any genre of music, love getting into all kinds of movies (from rom-com to horror), and enjoy swapping book recommendations, especially when they come with a good story behind them!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I left home and moved abroad on my own at age 14, and have been traveling independently ever since. That decision shaped everything I am today!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I’m always happy to share what I know, from language skills to travel tips to life as a solo female adventurer. I believe the best way to grow is by exchanging what we’ve learned.

Learn: I’m endlessly curious. I love learning about cultures, cuisines, local habits, and perspectives. Traveling has been my greatest teacher!

Share: I’ve been to 80+ countries and collected more than just passport stamps. I’ve collected stories, lessons, and unforgettable moments I’d love to share over a good conversation or walk around town.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I bring a piece of the world with me wherever I go; whether it’s in the form of a new language, a cultural insight, or a heartfelt story.

I’m open-minded, clean, respectful, and always up for a spontaneous adventure or a deep conversation. I genuinely care about connecting with my hosts, not just crashing at their place, and I hope to stay in touch long after the trip ends.

Let’s make the world feel a little smaller; together 🌍

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, United States