Hello, my name's Sophie! I'm a 27-year old Research Assistant from Brisbane, Australia.

A few basic facts about me:

- I'm an easy-going, friendly individual who loves connecting with others through good conversation
- I'm a vegetarian
- I have an Undergraduate degree in Psychology
- I love rock climbing, and all things related to the outdoors
- I'm currently working/travelling around Japan for a year on a working holiday visa.

I was bitten by the travel bug at a very early age; I love exploring new places, both within my own country and overseas, and get such a thrill out of discovering the quirks and idiosyncrasies of different cultures.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think that Couchsurfing would be a great way to connect with new people, be exposed to different perspectives and world views, and gain insight into the lives of locals.

Interests

• photography
• reading
• music
• hiking
• camping
• rock climbing
• food
• travelling
• nature
• new cultures
• good conversation

Music, Movies, and Books

Favourite music: My music interests are varied, and I like almost all genres. Some of my favourite artists are Alt-J, Foals, Silversun Pickups, The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Laura Marling, Outkast, and The Dandy Warhols.

Favourite movies: Some of my all-time favourite films are Life is Beautiful, Into the Wild, Amelie, The Untouchables, and Django Unchained. I'm also a sucker for any documentary, especially those focusing on food, nature, environmental issues, and fast fashion.

Favourite books: I'm not a voracious reader, but a few of my favourite books are The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Freakonomics, The Life of Pi, Radical Acceptance, and The Power of Habit.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Last year, I climbed up the face of a 270-metre cliff in the Blue Mountains, Australia. It took my climbing partner and I four hours to reach the top, but it was worth it!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I love cooking, and am happy to show my Couchsurfing hosts just how tasty vegetarian food can be!

Learn: Anything! I'd love to learn how to cook traditional Japanese food. I'd also love to improve my Japanese language skills.

Share: Laughter, connection, good company, and travel stories. That's what Couchsurfing is all about, right?

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Cook Islands, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Japan