ig: @binonavarro

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m an introvert, but not the shy kind — I just know where I focus best. I thrive in meaningful one-on-one conversations, where people actually connect instead of just making noise. When I travel, I seek out locals and dive into real stories, real culture, and real moments. That’s how I get to know a place — through the people who give it its character.

Though I do not have hosting references yet, I’ve hosted people I met along my travels, even if they weren’t using this platform. I often invite travelers to visit my country—especially my town during Christmas, since it’s the biggest holiday in the Philippines. I like bringing them to reunions with my friends and family so they can experience Filipino family culture, which I believe is one of our best traits (along with our tendency to serve way too much food!). Just wanted to share that 😅

Interests

Turns out, the real engine behind my travels is simple: the stories people share with me. That’s what keeps me chasing new horizons.

• arts
• music
• cultures
• people
• people watching
• night walks
• people's stories
• coffee shops
• lounging
• people in general
• people and their stories

Music, Movies, and Books

Almost every genre

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

In 2023, I somehow found myself doing a four-day trek in Peru with absolutely zero preparation. I wasn’t feeling particularly confident about my health, but a group of French travelers I’d just met insisted I join them — and their enthusiasm was impossible to resist. The best part? I only had my running shoes, which meant I finished the trek with dead toenails, a constellation of blisters, and zero regrets. Honestly, the chaos made it even more unforgettable.

Teach, Learn, Share

Always down to spark a conversation about anything — it’s amazing where a random chat can take you on the road.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Myanmar, Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines