Lived all over the world for small chunks of time. I love talking to new people so you may have to tell me to stop talking. I also love to dance and hike and fully experience a new culture! Some fun facts about me: I sang in front of the Bishop of Tanzania when I was 11. I once broke my arm center stage at a dance competition. And multiple Vineyards have told me I have a sophisticated pallet while wine tasting.

To see more about me find me on Instagram: _sophiaclarise_

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

People are full of untapped stories and experiences. I aim to hear these diverse backgrounds and challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone.

Interests

Travel, dance, Spanish, culture, experiencing things, fully living.

• street art
• music festivals
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• coffee
• reading
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• swimming
• adventure
• reading books
• bars
• rooftop bars
• learning new things
• street food
• exploring
• exploring new places
• campfires
• pubs
• campfire
• explore the world
• journaling
• coffee shops
• wild swimming
• mountain hiking
• dive bars
• drinking coffee
• hiking,
• explore new places
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Anything I can sing to or vibe with.
Movies: Dirty Dancing, O Brother where art though
Currently Reading: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

NERD ALERT: I once read 10 books in one summer. (all the books were 500 pages or more)

Performed as an opening act for a drag show.

Hiked the Superior Hiking Trail in northern Minnesota for 7 days traveling 65 miles.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make almost any American dish.

I can teach you basic dance moves from styles such as tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop.

You can hear a whole rant about how much I love dogs and how one of my life goals is to adopt a dog from a shelter. OR I would love to be wandering somewhere and randomly find a dog that is stray and keep it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can make some good caramels and I can teach you.

If anyone knows how to play Settlers of Catan, I can share a challenge of beating me. I have yet to be defeated.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Tanzania

Countries I’ve Lived In

Spain, United States