Hello! I have installed the app before but never used it until my friend convinced me to try Couchsurfing. Forgive my silly ignorance for being a noob. Anyway, like most of you, i love to travel. My friends or any people who know me will surely describe me as a traveler. I travel solo but behind this fact is my love to meet people from across the world. For someone who appear to be a kid, and by appear I mean I look like a kid which sometimes become a challenge lol, it’s surprising to know that i become people’s inspiration. Perhaps i make it easy to look traveling the world happen. My main trait is to be frugal, that’s my best technique to still getting the joy seeing great sceneries with your eyes without really spending too much.

Ooops! Sorry i feel like im boring you now! Maybe the last thing i can say is, traveling made me a better person, mature, brave, smart and see the world in a different perspective. Or simply made me become #awesome :)

Hope to meet awesome people here!

“ I got shoved by someone, that made instant commotion, and next thing i saw was blood flowing from my arm. But witnessed how a humble local can bother to help a tourist. I have waited for half an hour to find my way, someone braved to talk me and i felt the kindness. Running fast to catch the last train, i wasn’t the only one. I used the maps as my umbrella for it was raining, it was my birthday too and my shirt read i am happy, awkward. I said good morning many times in different languages. I made friends with other tourists, the result was walking for over an hour, i will never forget that place, it was beautiful. I had no enough cash to pay an unexpected fee at the airport, someone gave me coins in exchange of my currency. I had to trek through an elevating terrain, it was hailing that time, the price was a rainbow. Security called me, i almost fainted, i found out it was because of kimchi, they took it. I spent days finding that place where i could have delicious streetfoods, all i found was a fabric store. That disposable razor? I had no choice but to use it to eat noodles. The cashier suggested that i get the tandem bicycle, i wondered why, said so i could find a date. I heard my name being paged at the airport. I was scared why. I underestimated the weather, i once have hated the snow. Locals asked me for directions, i felt like i look like them really. I always get instant pass at rides, to fill a seat, didnt complain. The old lady handed me a bread, i didnt know what to think. I was hoping for a hot ramen, they served me a cold one, there was no translation at the menu. I decided to get out from the train, it was the wrong station, I regretted. I was in a group of tourist talking about Manny Pacquiao, i felt proud. I asked helped from young people, they’re like 13. I once in a store looking rubbish, i was treated VIP. Went out to eat, i was ready to order, the girl was shooing me away, realized i had to use the machine. Ohhh…. these things, and many more. This is why i travel, it’s amazing”

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

For some reason, i feel like couchsurfing is a traveler’s must have! The day i left my comfort zone years ago, and decided to brave exploring alone made me realise that there is a world waiting for me to discovsd. I am here to meet locals and experience culture. Share interests and learn things i will never here in my country.

Interests

Interests include photography, media enhancement and music.

My instagram is @acemagalona if you want to check, and it is all about photography so forgive me.

Other stuff is in my website. http://www.acemagalona.com hopefully interesting to you.

• culture
• music
• languages
• solo travel
• budget travel
• sightseeing
• nature
• meeting new people
• train travel
• gayfriendly
• photgraphy
• city tours
• flights

Music, Movies, and Books

I play guitar (not a pro but can play basic chords) i write song too :) music has been my other realm when i want to escape from the reality. I owe to much from music as it helped me get through a lot and still where i go to for some silly depressing times.

Movies! Yes i love feel good ones and recently got obsessed to MCU’s!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Prolly surviving alone my Europe trip after having all my money and cards stolen! Isnt that amazing?

What I Can Share with Hosts

I live in a small apartment with a family unfortunately i can no longer fit another head but let me know if you need someone to tour you around Manila!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Netherlands, North Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines