I've been travelling more or less since I graduated university in 2014. At the time I had a decent job lined up in my home town and it was close to graduation when it stuck me that I didn't want and wasn't ready to settle into a career and established life just yet. I went to work in Yellowstone National Park that summer and it opened the world to me and completely changed my life. I made friends with people from all over the world, students from far flung places that one hardly ever thinks of. I was filled with dreams of traveling and seeing the places which they called home. I quickly caught the travel bug that summer. I then went on to work in two other national parks and managed to save up for a bit of travelling on my own.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I first joined Couchsurfing because I loved the idea of an international group of travelers helping one another out especially considering how expensive it is to travel in the US. At the time I was living in the Grand Canyon National Park and happened to have a spare bed and was happy to help others see such an amazing place.

I just finished a one year trip in South America spending a lot of time in hostels and camping but was only able to Couchsurf once. I'm hoping to use Couchsurfing in Europe in order to meet more locals and to have a different experience.

Interests

I love nature and the outdoors, especially the mountains. I ski, I mountain bike, and I love hiking for days in the mountains and getting lost in their beauty. A four month trip to South America easily turned into a year because I couldn't get enough of the Andes.

I also love to cook mostly because I really like to eat. Trying new foods is another motivation for travel. I'm open to trying anything and there's very few foods I dislike. I really hope to come home with a few new recipes and if you also enjoy cooking I can teach you a few things and also introduce you to Filipino food.

• photography
• italian food
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• skiing
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

I like a wide range of music but top 5 favorite bands; Built to Spill, Modest Mouse, Deftones, Elliot Smith, My Morning Jacket.

My favorite directors are The Cohen Brothers, Wes Anderson, Alejandro Inarritu, and Quinton Tarrentino.

I read a bit and enjoy Cormac McCarthy and Thomas Hardy and if I could understand what he's saying, I would enjoy James Joyce.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've worked and lived in three national parks in the US; The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park.

Teach, Learn, Share

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What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm a decent cook and love cooking for others, you should host me for that reason alone.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Ireland, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Spain, Uruguay