The quest for a meaningful life is daunting.

Travel has been one of the best way for me to get to know my self and be compassionate with other people. I started traveling on my own at 15, which is definitely not normal in the Filipino culture. I'm glad to have been raised in a home of travelers. Along the way I've become an active women's rights advocate and that has brought me to a global stage where I share my experiences to high level decision makers. Other than that, I love innovation and meeting startups is starting to become a part of my travel itinerary.

I'm undeniably introvert even after 30 countries and countless public appearances. I love the silence once in a while. My major escape is definitely the beach. I need that sun and salt! I also teach adults in my city how to swim.

I have lots of stories to tell but I love hearing other people's stories even more. So why don't you join me in this interesting quest? :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

1. Meet new friends and locals in the places I visit
2. Practice more conversational English and Spanish, if applicable
3. Experience an insightful homestay
4. Promote my own country
5. Be in a circle that shares the same burning passion for travel

Interests

-Local Food x Local Drinks
-How to make the world a better place
-How technology will not make you a better person, but will make the world a better place
-Where's the beach?

• arts
• dining
• cooking
• beer
• cocktails
• walking
• politics
• technology
• traveling
• music
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• swimming
• volunteering
• tours
• beaches
• parks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: EDM, Indie, Alternative, some Pop

Movies: Any movie that will make me think deeply ie. Oscar Nominated Films, Indie Films but never horror or thriller films

Books: Has let go of Fiction and now investing on biographies, economics, non-fictions (geek mode)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trying to make the world a better place for women and girls.

Teach, Learn, Share

1. Learn a lot about the Philippines through our food.
2. Teach me Spanish if you can
3. If you wish to volunteer for a community, I can arrange one for you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

A Filipino Dish that I'm pretty sure you'll love and dried mangoes, deal?

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia