Hello hello! My name is Tessa, I’m 29, and kicking off a travel season to round out this decade and prep for the next :) I'm trying out the digital nomad thing to feel out a new city for a more long-term move - and simply to meet some friends and make some memories along the way.

I work remotely at St. Jude doing global health work, specifically around sickle cell disease, which I can talk your ear off about. I love live music, art events, practicing yoga, volunteering, and pretty much anything outside. I also studied political theory and bioethics, so big into philosophizing and trying to do some good (albeit usually chaotic) in this crazy life. Similar to probably a lot of folks here, I also love to travel and explore new cultures - currently at 23 countries / 5 continents visited and 3 countries across 3 continents that have been called “home” at one point or another.

I like to explore new spots and break up the work week by going to cafes / coworking spaces often, so will be out of your hair most of the day. I am really conscious of respecting shared spaces and am happy to contribute to house chores / routines. I’ve also had many different shared housing set ups and am down to hangout or keep to myself, depending on what feels natural and the house preference.

I hope to cross paths soon! Best wishes <3

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Testing out the digital nomad life & new cities for a more permanent move

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: currently listening to Black Pumas, Pink Floyd, Say She She, Hayley Williams, Allen Stone, Velvet Underground, and The Beatles

Movies: Boyhood. Gattaca. Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. A Real Pain.

TV: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Traitors. The Pitt. Fleabag is all time fav though.

Books: currently reading “Rational Mysticism” by John Horgan. other all time favorites include: “The Road Less Traveled”, “The History of Love”, “The Bluest Eye”, “Quaker Book of Wisdom”,“Strength to Love”, “The Missing Piece”

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Celebrated Songkran in Khao Sok, Thailand while studying abroad in college

Kayaked in biobay in Vieques, Puerto Rico while visiting a friend’s family who lives on the island

Hiked and partied with locals in the desert of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Got my 5 year old niece to say, “you’re my favorite human. all the time. like always and forever,” without bribing her.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Kundalini yoga (completed the 200- hourly training at a local studio, but mixed feelings on the whole process)

Learn: gardening, Spanish, Portuguese - or really anything

Share: tailored playlists, streaming services (Netflix and HBO), & a good time!