I'm Jacob, curious, open-hearted, and always learning. New to this app so don't have many references yet
I work in career development and do community-based writing and advocacy projects. I love real conversation, new cultures, and meeting people who see the world differently. I travel to learn how other people live, not just to pass through.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m traveling to learn, not consume. Couchsurfing lets me experience a place through the people who live there, their routines, their humor, their food, their perspective. I respect people’s homes and space, and I host/visit with gratitude.

Interests

I’m drawn to people’s stories, how they became who they are, what shaped them, and what they’re still reaching for. I love understanding culture from the inside, not as a tourist but as a temporary local.

• hiking
• psychology
• gaming
• conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: R&B, Afrobeat, Latin, quiet vibes
Books: memoirs, philosophy, social justice stories
Movies: psychological stories, documentaries, slow dramas

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once watched a room full of young men share their stories in a writing workshop, and saw how narrative can break open a life. It reminded me why I do the work I do.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: storytelling, English conversation, career development
Learn: Spanish, cooking techniques, local culture
Share: good conversation, thoughtful energy, and a calm presence

What I Can Share with Hosts

Respect, good conversation, and the ability to adapt to your home’s rhythm. I’m clean, low-maintenance, and very appreciative of anyone willing to share space or time with me.

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States