I live to learn and love. I love to learn and live. I have learned that to live, we must love.

I lead a relatively simple life and I am easily fascinated by simple things.

I would totally grab a couple of pints or smoke a joint with you. Or maybe not. A mellow and sober time is always good, too.

I cook. If I stay with you and your place has a kitchen, I could cook for you a few times.

My favourite beer is Guinness. I take my coffee black and my tea dark.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a traveller, I like to meet and stay with people who aren't paid to make me feel welcome but are genuinely keen on meeting travellers. Plus, I also want to get acquainted with places the way they really are, not how they're made to appear to guests.

As a host, I'm keen on meeting fellow travellers and listening to their stories. I also want to introduce people to the Bohol I know and love, not just the Bohol that the tourism industry wants visitors to see.

I just think people on Couchsurfing are real.

Interests

I'm generally interested in things that do not harm the Earth or undermine the dignity of any human being. Love, kindness and compassion come first.

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC: Caro Emerald, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Alvaro Soler, ProleteR, Kognitif, Caravan Palace, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran, Secret Garden, Antonio Vivaldi, Juan Diego Florez, Lea Salonga, ++

BOOKS: Le Petit Prince, To Kill a Mockingbird, Watership Down, The Joy Luck Club, Life Ahead, The Voice of the Silence, Thee Hannah, Consider the Blackbird, No Shame No Fear, ++

FILMS: Schindler's List, Empire of the Sun, Boyhood, Before Series, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, Julie & Julia, The Lobster, La Vie en Rose, El laberinto del fauno, La mala educacion, Mar adentro, Tambien la lluvia, ++

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Lived in a refugee settlement in North Sumatra, Indonesia, then travelled to an active war zone in Aceh Province while learning about non-violent conflict transformation.

Teach, Learn, Share

We're all teachers and students in the school of life. Let's share ideas with each other.

Also, recipes! Let's share recipes. I can share some recipes (both from my country and ones that I've picked up elsewhere) and teach you how to make them. If you cook, I'd absolutely love to learn from you.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Other than smiles, hugs, ideas and stories... perhaps food? Like I said above, I could cook for you. I love cooking for people!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bolivia, Cambodia, China, England, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Palestine, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines