I'm the CEO and co-founder of FlipTrip.PH (http://fliptrip.ph), an online booking platform where you can get your tours/activities, accommodation, and transportation for off-the-beaten-path destinations in the Philippines. Pick what you want and need, then book everything in one go.

I've travelled around the country, working as tour guide, coordinator, managing the logistics of a travel show, and as a tour operations consultant before starting my company.

I love exploring and experiencing other cultures. Getting out of the city and away from the universal "let's get sh*t done" of the concrete world is a must for me. Therefore, my work today entails that I get out of the city a lot, and still get stuff done no matter where I am.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm passionate about exploring the Philippines, and finding new adventures to share with everyone. I'm on a mission to complete all 81 provinces of the country, and have so far been to 59.

I'm always game to meet up with anyone from any of the destinations, and I welcome fellow travelers who wish to join me on some of my trips.

I'm an experiential backpacking traveler by nature, so be ready! :)

Interests

My interests lie in culture and the arts. I'm most especially interested in the indigenous cultures of the Philippines. You'll always find me with something woven from somewhere around the country, because I like to share with my friends that there's more to our history that old churches from the Spanish time.

I'm also a ballet-dancing-football player, but don't expect me to break down into a pirouette! I'm always game for a round of football though. :)

• arts
• culture
• books
• dancing
• ballet dancing
• traveling
• backpacking
• soccer
• history
• tourism
• tours

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite book is Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, and my favorite movie is Mean Girls. (Don't judge).

I listen to all sorts of music, but if you listen through my earphones, all you'll get is feel good music. I like pop, and I'm not ashamed to say it! I'll appreciate EDM and hiphop now and then if you play it though.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I got over my fear of public speaking and spoke in front of the Youth Assembly at the United Nations in New York for my first public speech.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help you figure out where you should go around the Philippines based on what you want to do and see. It's a big country with a lot of islands, after all.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories! Lots and lots of stories! I'm a travel planner by nature, so if you are planning your own trips, I will swoop right in and help to fix it up!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam