#Project81
Visit all provinces in the Philippines (Currently 51/81)

ABOUT ME:

I'm a Licensed Professional Teacher. I currently work at LSEG as a Senior Data Integrity Specialist. I have traveled around Asia and in my country, Philippines. I also love meeting new people, learn and know more about their culture, food and language.

PHILOSOPHY: C'est La Vie

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATED IN COUCHSURFING:

My friend from uni recommended this platform to me.

2013 Joined CS
2013 Solo Travel - South Korea - Ashley
2013 Solo Travel - Singapore - Abi and Maryjo
2014 Traveled with my best friend - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Vian
2015 Traveled with my best friend - Hong Kong - Gina
2016 Participated in Valentine’s Day CS event in Boracay, Philippines
2017 CS Meet Up at Djakarta Warehouse Project in Jakarata, Indonesia
2017 Attended the annual CS Anniversary in the Philippines
2018 CS Hangouts at Cu Chi Bar in Makati, Philippines
2018 Traveled with my best friend - Taipei, Taiwan - Jas
2018 Organized Phuket CS Meet Up at Slumber Party Hostel
2018 Organized Ho Chih Minh CS Meet Up at Chip Chip Cafe, Bui Vien
2018 Traveled with my best friend - Bangkok, Thailand - Aron
2018 CS Meet Up at Djakarta Warehouse Project in Bali, Indonesia
2019 Met a few CSers in Koh Phangan, Thailand Full Moon Party

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE:

The best couchsurfing experience I had was in December 2013 at Seoul, South Korea. I stayed with Ashley and her pet cat Oreo for 4 Nights and 4 Days. She's an American English teacher in an elementary school. My flight got delayed so she waited for me until I arrived around 1:00 am at the airport. Since I don't have an itinerary to follow, I went with her at Insadong to meet with her former Korean co-teachers, she toured me at Gyeongbok Palace, we ate dinner in an authentic Korean restaurant and paid for it, attended Jen's bridal shower in Ansan, danced Salsa and partied with her friends. Before I leave, Ashley gave me Korean snacks. So far, it was the best highlight of my couchsurfing experience.

Interests

More travel photos:
https://www.instagram.com/clarizamargaret/

• culture
• books
• music festivals
• dancing
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• electronic music
• backpacking
• olympics
• world cup
• economics
• teaching
• adventure travel
• beaches
• travel
• food
• football
• ballet
• hippie
• backpacker
• indie music
• hangout
• culture exchange
• tropical house
• gypsy
• underground music
• bohemian
• solotravel
• special education
• solo

Music, Movies, and Books

Music/Genre: EDM (Tropical House / Trance)

Books: Visit my goodreads account at https://www.goodreads.com/clarizamargaret

Movie/Genre: Comedy, Chick Flick, Action and RomCom

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I gave back an iphone that I bought, to its original owner (I found out that I bought a stolen phone)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you Tagalog (Filipino language) or Ilocano (One of the many dialects in the Philippines)
Filipino Culture and Customs
Travel Experiences
Tips in traveling

What I Can Share with Hosts

My time, travel experience, friendly tips in traveling and anything from my country, Philippines :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines