I'm Ara Gwin, and I started travelling solo at the age of 17. Back the days, there are still no google maps I could trust. No smartphones to be with and no data to reach. It was the funniest travel I ever had but also the bravest. I just went and visited the place. That day forward, I have learned that travelling as a female solo is all about a cup of bravery. That's all I had in hand and a spare cash. I also realized that life is worth travelling that every corner of the world is beautiful. People are amazing and will give you a hand. The world is such a beauty to live in. I hope that every one would be inspired by it just the way I did.

Every time I travel I make sure to travel places with something to learn. Every trip I learn amazing things. And I learn about life and living. Some times I meet people from couch for a day or even hours just to talk to them at least. Started using this since January 2017. Believed me it was life changing and it changed the way I traveled and looked at life.

I will make and live my life. Join me with my journey to travel the beauty of this world made by Him.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Travels leave all the pain I am having. I like meeting new friends from different countries. Sharing their culture with mine. I made lots of life-long freindship because of this.Also, couchsurfing made me realize that I have so much to learn about my country. Makes me want to go back and study about history.

Interests

I love coffee and tea, books, eating, travelling, photography and arts.

• culture
• books
• coffee
• food
• matcha

Music, Movies, and Books

I love anything romantic e.g. The Notebook, To all the boys I loved before and etc... I love listening to country musics this type of genre makes me happy and makes my day. I love boybands as it was my era and to those songs like Carpenters', Bee Gee's and so... But normally when I travel or whenever I am in an island, I love the sound of the waves and leaves. I respect the music of the nature so I appreciate every bit of it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled alone at the age of 17 with no maps, no idea , but me.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Tagalog, mobile photography and mobile editing. I can teach you how to cook Philippine dishes too. I can share the wonders of the Philippines in exchange of you sharing your culture. We have the best of 7,107 islands. 💙

What I Can Share with Hosts

I make sure to bring a little bit something for them or if I can cook for them I will definitely will.

Countries I’ve Visited

Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines