Hello! I’m Sofia. I’m a sociologist and researcher on conflict and environment. Also im a big passionate about gender studies. I like to swim and freedive.

My partner is graduating from UGent in september so we are going to attend to the ceremony and travel in Europe a whole month. We want to meet some locals and do some cultural exchange !

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m going to be traveling around Europe for the first time between september and october with my partner Luis. My partner is an ecologist with a master degree in rural development from UGent. We are a chill and adventurous couple that love do some hiking and try local food.

We want to meet locals and do some cultural exchange. And I would love to improve my english and teach some spanish ! 🌼

Interests

Museums, local markets and food, hiking spots, diving, gender and enviroment studies.

• traveling
• hiking
• environmental studies
• gender studies
• local food
• museums
• local culture
• english learning

Music, Movies, and Books

I love salsa, rock and roll and pop. I like some bands like Fleetwood mac, Abba and Florence + the Machine.

Currently i’m reading “Ladrilleros” by Selva Almada, a Colombian author.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Becoming a freediver ! 🧜🏽‍♀️

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some spanish and recipes from colombian and venezuelan traditional cuisine.

I would love to improve my English and know about the non-tourist spots on your city !

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can teach some spanish and cook some delicious colombian and venezuelan dishes. I also love to read, so we can exchange some thoughts and recommendations on latin american and caribbean literature.

Countries I’ve Visited

Chile, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Venezuela