CURRENT MISSION

Paris and beyond

ABOUT ME

I'm currently pursuing a PhD in art history, specializing in French modern art. I am passionate about art and teaching. I live in Paris where I work as a tour guide: http://parismuse.com/staff/lauren-jimerson/

Here's a clip about what I do: https://vimeo.com/195438341

PHILOSOPHY

I don't have a bucket list. If I want to do something I make it happen right away!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I love traveling because it allows me to learn about different cultures and meet new people. The friends I've made and experiences I've had through couchsurfing have been unforgettable.

Interests

traveling, museums, teaching, writing, wine, yoga, dance, running, cooking, skiing, camping, rock climbing, singing, playing piano

• arts
• writing
• books
• singing
• modern art
• dancing
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• piano
• camping
• skiing
• rock climbing
• art history
• history
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

American and French literature - Great Gatsby, A Moveable Feast, House of Mirth, A Tale of Two Cities, Madame Bovary, anything Zola, Mallarmé, Baudelaire
Shantaram

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being a tour guide in Rome was the most amazing job I've ever had. Seeing the Sistine Chapel everyday never got old. Lots of crazy and wonderful things happened in Rome. I'm planning to write a novel about it.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Viet Nam, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Italy, United Kingdom, United States