CURRENT MISSION

Mutual cultural understanding

ABOUT ME

Hi,
I am Sofie from Norway! I’m a journalist who just moved to Oslo, and just r”rejoined” cs after the pandemic.

I always try to improve and do better, learn new things and broaden my perspective. When I’m not at work I love to be outside, exploring the mountains, hanging out with friends, going to small concerts, enjoying a quiet time at my family’s cabin by the sea, and in the winter time - I love skiing.

I became a journalist because I believe that every person has a story to tell. I am very curious and love to learn about - well pretty much all kinds of things.

I enjoy company and having a good time, but also appreciate time to myself sometimes and enjoy my own company.

I love traveling, because it always makes me see things in a new perspective. Sometimes in life, we get stuck in our everyday bubble, we forget to notice and appreciate the little things around us.
As a traveler, you become like a child again, everything is new and strange and wonderful or confusing. You have to be alert. You have to be open minded and, sometimes, just going with the flow can bring great, unexpected moments that could never be planned or arranged.
Traveling, or meeting travelers, is a constant reminder that your way is not always the best or right way, and that there is a bit, incredible world out there.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Hosting gives me the opportunity to invite little pieces of the world into my home, to introduce me to new cultures and perspectives and new ideas while I’m not traveling myself.

However, I prefer to host when I have the time and energy to do so - to actually connect and show people around and spend some time together. I like to show people the center and give tips on the area and mountains around.

Interests

I love to write, read and take/edit pictures. I play some basic instruments, not very good but basic (guitar, piano, the flute) - but I love to listen to music. I like travelling, playing/sports, hiking and skiing. I love trying new things. I love chocolate, candy, ice cream, good food, wine and company.

• beer
• coffee
• reading
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• hiking
• surfing
• skydiving
• skiing
• sports
• journalism

Music, Movies, and Books

Depending on the mood and setting I'm pretty much into anything and always open to new bands or artists.
Rock, indie or chill, mainly.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving in the Namib desert

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m not a great chef, but I bring whatever skills I have, I will always help out and I’m happy to connect, to learn more about the culture and language, to bring my own experiences and thoughts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Malta, Namibia, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Norway, United States