Hi, I'm Louie. I'm new here.

I am a graduate student, taking my MS degree, at the University of the Philippines. Going on adventures is something that I love. I feel a rush of excitement and curiosity when I go on adventures. I can't say that I'm a seasoned traveller but I'd love to be one someday.

I'm kind of awkward at first. It takes me some time to be comfortable around new people but when we 'click', I would end up talking to you for hours, asking you questions and also sharing my experiences to you.

I love food. I believe that every country has a new taste to offer and biting into the cuisine of the country gives you a taste of the country's culture and identity.

I love taking photos but I have more to learn.

My current living situation does not permit me to host but I'd be happy to join you and take you around if you're in Manila.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a curious guy so when I heard about couchsurfing I signed up for it. I felt like I have always been inside my comfort zone and never really experienced the essence of travelling. Hopefully, CS will help me get out there.

I look forward to meeting new people and knowing them; understanding their culture and learning about it. I also like to share my experiences, my background, and our culture.

Interests

• photography
• shopping
• music
• engineering
• languages
• science
• food
• videography
• cuisine
• languages and cultures
• video editing
• keyboards
• mobile photography
• food and drinks

Music, Movies, and Books

Not really into books.

I like listening to old songs (80's and 90's) even though I have trouble remembering the title and lyrics of the songs.

I also like watching any kind of movie--action, comedy, rom-com, drama--as long as it stimulates my curiosity.

I am a binge-watcher of TV series. As of the moment my favorite is Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swim with the whale sharks in Cebu City, Philippines.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you the Filipino languages (Tagalog and other languages in the Philippines) or Filipino songs. I can also cook Filipino dishes, especially dishes from Northern Philippines since it's where I grew up.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can cook Filipino dishes. Aside from the stories , it's something I really really want to share with my hosts. Our family also collects refrigerator magnets from all our travels, so it's something I can give to the hosts as well.

Countries I’ve Visited

England, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macao, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines