Hi! My name's Somto and I'm a solo traveler from Los Angeles. I've been having a love affair with the world since 2011, when I climbed the Great Wall of China. Since then, travel has become my life basically. I'm a travel writer and entrepreneur looking to inspire more women to explore the world solo. It's so empowering! You'll usually find me at the beach or in the kitchen.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The best way to experience a place is to live with a local. That's why I'm on here. I want to meet new people and get an authentic experience of places I visit.

Interests

• writing
• street art
• beauty
• italian food
• seafood
• mexican food
• music
• languages
• solo travel
• cultural immersion
• beaches
• africa
• greek food
• spain
• self-development
• ramen
• tropics

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Congolese Soukous, Reggaeton, Salsa, Kpop
Movie - Sarafina, Titanic, Black Panther, Life is Beautiful, Kill Bill, House of Flying Daggers, Pretty Woman.
Books - Year of Impossible Goodbyes, Memoirs of a Geisha, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Bless Me Ultima, The Giver.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I moved to Spain with $1,000 and traveled around Europe solo for almost a year.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I can teach you about the cultures and traditions of my beautiful native country, Nigeria, and the Igbo language.
Learn: Everything! My curiosity has no bounds. I love languages so if you know any, great. Also love cooking and would love to try some new dishes.
Share: Stories, adventures, life lessons, entrepreneurship, self-care tips, solo travel tips, and something from LA.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love cultural exchange and want to connect with people from all walks of life. I'd be open to exploring new things with host and sharing my insatiable love for adventure. Also, I believe in reciprocity so if you're ever in LA, we can explore together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Nigeria, Spain, United States