Hi, I'm Chris! Currently working for a World Bank-funded project implemented by the Philippine government. Me and my partner, Deeji - who's also on Couchsurfing - have a one-year old son named Maharlika Malaya (which means noble warrior and freedom in our language) more popularly known to family and friends as Peanut, whom we raise together.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It has been one of my dreams to travel the world and meet new people, and I think there's no better way to travel than to couchsurf. You get to enjoy not only the destination but also the warmth of the people and their interesting culture.

Interests

Biodiversity, natural resource management, and climate change studies. I love music and I play the guitar. I was in a shock rock band once. I also write poetry, especially when I'm inspired, but mostly when I'm down :(

• culture
• poetry
• cooking
• traveling
• music
• guitar

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - Chris Cornell and Soundgarden, 90's rock, grunge, Filipino underground, heavy metal and punk

Movies - Himala, Silence of the Lambs, World War Z

Books - Anything written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez but most especially Love in the Time of Cholera

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed the 2nd highest mountain in the Philippines wearing cowboy boots :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my culture - the Philippines has 170++ ethnolinguistic groups and I come from the Cordillera region which is home to more than 20. I'm good at cooking chicken adobo and I can share that with my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines