Hello fellow Couchsurfers! My name is Joseph! You can call me Joe and a cultural enthusiast. I'm originally from Philippines but I've been fortunate enough to have worked here in Brunei as a teacher. I love travelling to many parts of the world and experience new cultures firsthand. My favorite way to travel is to immerse myself in the local culture and connect with people from all walks of life. I'm always up for a good conversation and love hearing people's stories. When I'm not exploring the world, I enjoy hiking, trying new foods, dancing and playing piano but most of the time I love sleeping. As a guest, I'm clean, respectful, and always happy to lend a hand. As a host, I love sharing my knowledge of the local area and introducing visitors to hidden gems of Brunei that you might not find in the guidebooks. Can't wait to connect with you and share some travel stories!"

If you can't reach me here please add me through my other social media platform
Instagram - @Magnifico_jose2021
Facebook page - https://m.facebook.com/100063914742821/
Tiktok -@magnifico_jose18

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing because I believe that travel should be more than just ticking off destinations on a bucket list. For me, it's about immersing myself in new cultures, meeting locals, and making authentic connections with people around the world. Couchsurfing provides a unique opportunity to do just that - by staying with locals or hosting travelers, I can get a true sense of what it's like to live in a new place and learn about the customs, traditions, and way of life that make each culture unique. I also love the community aspect of Couchsurfing - it's a platform that brings together like-minded travelers who share a passion for adventure, learning, and cultural exchange. Whether I'm traveling or hosting, I always look forward to meeting new people and building lasting friendships

Interests

Dancing, Culture, Music, Arts, Traditional stuff and adventure

I have a fascination in collecting money/currency from other countries. If you have one allow me to exchange it.

Currently I have from Cambodia, Brunei , Nigeria, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Australia, UK, South Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka.

• arts
• culture
• performing arts
• dancing
• cooking
• music
• classical music
• piano
• hiking
• art history
• cultural studies
• cultural immersion
• rnb
• traditional music
• traditional dance

Music, Movies, and Books

I love Music. Any genre will do but mostly of the classical music interest me so much

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Traveling to places alone
Bar hopping in Nepal
Trek in Australian Camp in Nepal
Unplanned route in India (Pushkar City)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach traditional dances of Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia. I am also a folk and traditional dancer
I can also cook Filipino food and some dishes from other countries :)
I can share to you some tips on travelling based from my experiences

What I Can Share with Hosts

✔️I can cook Filipino dishes.
✔️I clean my place as I leave
✔️Borrowing of stuff is with permission so I am an honest couch-surfer
✔️Help anything as I could

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines