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Overview

  • 11 references 7 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Cebuano, English, Tagalog; learning Spanish
  • 37, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Nurse
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Masters in Early Childhoo...
  • From Philippines
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About Me

I believe in experiential learning and so i am open to doing all possible things except those that scares me and endangers my life. Lol

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I grew up in a conservative and sheltered life in a predominantly Christian country where divorce is illegal and civil partnership is non-existent. I then worked abroad in the UAE where I realised that the social norms and taboos of the Philippines is way more lenient than the existing laws in Dubai. This is when I came to realise that there is a bigger world out there. a different perspective. a radical mind. a more accepting community. Where understanding every person's difference is key to a more tolerant behaviour.
I want to understand people more and get a deeper perspective of the world through other people's eyes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam naked in a Naturist beach in Studland
Camped in the forests of Cairngorm, Scotland
Hiked Pen y fan in Wales
Rented a Yacht in Dubai for my birthday party

Teach, Learn, Share

I want to share a language in the Philippines called Chavacano which is closely similar to Spanish

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cook traditional Filipino food
Sing Filipino folk songs
Talk about travelling and expatriation

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Macao, Malaysia, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

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