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Overview

  • 1 reference 1 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Tagalog
  • 29, Male
  • Member since 2017
  • College Instructor
  • On-going Master's Degree in Culture and Arts Studies
  • From Ozamiz City
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About Me

I'm a young professional who dreams of a better world with the power of art, kindness, and education. An environmental advocate, a graduate student, and a film buff --I'm quite serious with the things I believe in.

When I'm traveling for work, I won't really be much of a nuisance and would instead make it up to the host by prepping a meal. When I'm traveling for leisure, I go less for the tourist-y itineraries and would prefer to immerse myself with the locals.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here because I enjoy meeting new people and immersing myself into new environments. For the several times I've tried AirBnb, I felt as though I was alienated to this new places I'm in simply because my stay feels as though I'm just renting a space. But with Couchsurfing, I would be able to make connections with people whose lives I will always find interesting and fascinating. This has also become my way to overcoming my anxiety with strangers and just establish new friendships. By Couchsurfing with a local, any trip becomes more immersive and memorable.

Interests

  • design
  • art
  • films
  • pop culture
  • media studies

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Simon and Garfunkel, Bread, Bee Gees, Abba, Lady Gaga
Films: Everything Stanley Kubrick has made, In the Mood for Love, The Lobster, Call me By Your Name, Under the Skin, Shame
Books: The Catcher in the Rye, Dance dance dance - Haruki Murakami

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was able to curate a contemporary art exhibit with my senior high school students featuring their works.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach Empathy
Learn Different Worldviews
Share Stories

What I Can Share with Hosts

A good conversation over beer, coffee, or dinner. I can also cook delicious and healthy meals!

Countries I’ve Visited

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

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