IG: @wanderful.annie

I’m a software engineer currently traveling the world… finding expansion in new experiences—comfort in fear, growth in discomfort.

I am originally from the Philippines. I attended state school in Moscow to study maths and finished my graduate studies in the States.

I love anything to do with the water… swim, surf, kite surf, scuba, and—training competitively—for freediving. I spent the last two years chasing summer by switching hemispheres, but currently (trying) enjoying the cold.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people and have a different experience than hotel or hostel hopping. I’m actually new to this platform and don’t know if I should verify my account yet

Interests

• freediving
• language learning

Music, Movies, and Books

Mostly sci-fi or comedy, but also love documentaries and anything to do with the universe

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I’m currently writing a book on psychedelics and neuroscience. I spent most of last year living in spiritual and indigenous communities in LATAM learning about plant medicine and expanding consciousness through mind/body/earth.

Teach, Learn, Share

I’m happy to share whatever I can. If you need help with your computer, writing a CV, learning a new program, etc.. I am also very handy with tools and have a short background in (auto) performance engineering. We can also do DMT breath work, meditate…

I’d love to learn more about what you love about your city, your travel experiences, what makes you wake up every day. If there is an opportunity to do good in the community with volunteer work, especially over the holidays, I would love that.

What I Can Share with Hosts

We can discuss over a meal or coffee, but I’m happy to help where I can. I have great stories ranging from living in Moscow to accidentally being smuggled into El Salvador when hitchhiking through Central America. I love life and feel like I’ve lived so many!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Belize, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, United States, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Philippines, Russian Federation, United States