I still remember the massive 300 steps I had to climb to see the grotto when I first traveled to Baguio in the Philippines. It was massive then because I was a tiny 4 year-old. These steps are worth the hike because of the sense of accomplishment you get once you see the breathtaking views ahead of you. (Like I was 4. Pretty sure all I cared about then was candy but we'll pretend it happened two days ago)

Anyway, hi, I am John. I was born in the Philippines, grew up there, lived in a farm, learned how to live on the streets, and eventually moved to Canada on a very random day. My mom was just like "Yo, pack up we gon' move to Canada" and I was hella confused. I thought Canada was like a neighborhood 5 kilometers away "Canada Villas -- where rent is cheaper but flood is higher". Since then, everything in my life has changed. (My body froze in Canada until it sank in the lakes ['cause we ain't got sea in Winnipeg] like Leo Dicaprio)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

The reason why I am on Couchsurfing at first was that I wanted to try it. One of my friends recommended it when I was traveling in Europe and I am quite glad that he did. The reason why I am still here is that I have made life-lasting friends from using this platform. I did not expect my hosts to become one of the best people I know, one of my best friends, and one of the reasons I would be coming back to Europe to. I always like to expand my social network 'cause not only that it gives me a whole new group of friends, but it broadens my understanding of different people, culture, and environment.

Interests

www.instagram.com/dailyjohns
www.dailyjohns.wordpress.com

I like mangoesa lot.

• design
• photography
• music
• business
• travel
• doctor who
• game of thrones
• choreography
• the walking dead
• sherlock holmes
• street photography
• landscape photography
• criminal law

Music, Movies, and Books

My music taste? Here's one of my Spotify playlist. I listen to this when it rains... lol jk it's a collection of songs I enjoy listening to when it rains...

https://goo.gl/2XBcqo

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I gave my first paycheck to my two grandmas whom helped my mother raise me. They're awesome!

Teach, Learn, Share

One of my favourite experiences was when I stayed in Italy with an Italian friend I met in Copenhagen. It just so happened that he was back in Italy when I was traveling there so, he offered me a place to stay. His family was the nicest. Though, his parents did not speak English or had a hard time understanding it, we got along really well. I took time to learn a few common sentences or sayings in Italian so I could speak to his parents at least in a short amount of time. Though, sometimes, especially when we had dinner, he served as the translator which we all found quite funny and impressive. I also became more open to a different culture. In what way? The best example I can give is at the dinner table. They always served wine and bread along with other courses in the evening and this is not something I am used to. Since, I always tend to eat rice and some sort of protein like chicken breast. Always. I was not open to drinking wine at first every night but, I did it anyway because I wanted to be a part of the family. In that way, they opened my mind and broadened my sense of acceptance. And I became alcoholic. Jk I already was.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Love, peace, laughter, fairy dust, golden treasure, banks... anything you want me to bring

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Philippines, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England, Philippines