I am currently in Ireland for my post graduate studies sharpening knowledge, skills and network on agri-food science and technology.. I have passion on technologies that make food safe, healthy and sustainable. That's all encompasses what I do professionally.

I love to travel, and meeting people from all walks of life. I have stepped foot to many countries and diverse Philippine provinces, and met awesome people.

My home is in Catanduanes, a humble island-province in the east coast of the Philippines, facing the vast Pacific. Google it: the Happy Island Philippines. We are known to be the most resilient people who live in the supertypoon belt. My other home is in Iloilo, a province in the Philippines with genial people and good food.

Ambivert - extroverted introvert. I tend to be talkative when we have same interest/wavelength. I am generally kind and compassionate, as what Filipinos are known for.

Early morning riser. Generally, I wake up at around 5:30am, and sleep at around 9pm. I can sleep late on special occasions.

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IG: jrgmolina

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To travel, to meet people, to share and to learn.

Couchsurfing also teaches us how to trust our basic instincts and gut-feel.

Life is a continuum of sharing and learning.. That's how life teaches us.

Interests

Food science, technology, innovation
Photography
Food product development (kitchen and up to industrial scale!)
Ask me about the chemistry, microbiology and engineering of food, not an expert but, will try to answer them.
Travel across borders and travel in general..
Nature: beaches, mountains, waterfalls, islands
Aside from food science, I also love geopolitics!
Music (I love our karaoke culture)

• photography
• traveling
• music
• geography
• geopolitics
• history
• beaches
• flute
• ukelele
• food science

Music, Movies, and Books

I would love to share about my interest on music, books (and scientific journals!) and movies when we meet..

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Not just one please.
I've been to several countries using my weak Philippine passport - solo, or solo then met new CS friends, or with friends. Not too bad at all! . I studied in 3 universities/countries in 2years of my masters. That was part of the programme, and it gave me opportunity to learn, explore, travel, and share.. I also want to inspire my students to do the same.

Would love to share my experiences when we meet!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach, learn, share. It sums up what I do in life. I am a university lecturer, I am also a researcher not only the technical aspects of food science, but also learning and sharing lessons of life in general.

Life experience is still the best teacher..

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, the Filipino hospitality, time, and whatever stuffs that I have and can share.. Sharing is caring..

But unfortunately not able to host in Dublin because I am also sharing a place with a family..

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Laos, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Ireland, Philippines, Sweden