CURRENT MISSION

To explore the world, one beer bottle at a time.

ABOUT ME

We are Gabe and Beeto Mercado - a single dad in his 30's and a curious bundle of lightning at 6 years old. We love the living in Metro Manila - despite our endless complaining about it - and delight in showing people the lesser known and more quiet corners of the metropolis where the city can still tell her own little stories. We are also avid Vespa riders and have a spare scoot or two that we would be willing to share.

PHILOSOPHY

It's experiences and friendships and not possessions that enrich a person's life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Open for hosting and, if schedule permits, some tour guiding as well.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

We've never formally Coachsurfed either as a host or as a visitor but we would love to try.

Interests

Ancient history. Historical minutiae. Improvisational theater. Pop culture. Vintage Vespa scooters.

• culture
• theater
• beer
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Stephen Sondheim, Grant-Lee Phillips, Stars, the bird and the bee, , Joni Joan Mitchell

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I managed to eyeball a sea turtle on my very first dive.

Teach, Learn, Share

Avid practicioner of improvisational theater, having had the opportunity to train with Paul Sills. Artistic director of SPIT (www.spitmanila.com) the premiere improvisational theater group in the Philippines. Also an avid collector of vintage Vespa scooters. Also a powerkiting enthusiast.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines

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