I live in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago with my husband Patrick. I love to travel, and it's fun to be back on CS after many years away!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've had some great CS hosts in Europe and always enjoyed the meet-ups when I was traveling alone!

Interests

I am very active, love to run and bike, cook interesting food for friends and family, and curl up with a book. My apartment is FULL of plants, and though I still love to travel and have adventures, I love my cosy home! I'm a writer and have a small freelance business, see sophievodvarka.com for more about me. :)

• poetry
• dancing
• coffee
• drinking
• boating
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• spelunking
• surfing
• history
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Wednesday night at the Green Mill for Gypsy Jazz is a favorite in terms of local Chicago music. I read a lot and lately can't get enough of Louise Penney's mystery series. Other faves include: Huraki Murakami, Kurt Vonnegut, Chris Hedges, Mary Oliver, Sue Monk Kidd, and many other authors.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Rode motorbikes through the bush of South Sudan to interview schoolteachers.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can take travelers on a walking tour of Rogers Park, Chicago. I live in an incredibly diverse neighborhood next to Lake Michigan. The 'hood is full of art, and interesting restaurants and bars.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Peru, South Sudan, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bolivia, Czech Republic, Kenya, Poland, United States

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