Hi I’m Raf, a chef based in England. I was born in the Philippines. I like being laid-back and spontaneous, enjoys exchanging of ideas and experience, and sharing lighthearted commentaries about life and its absurdities.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To go to different places, make connections and immerse myself in the local culture. To discover the interesting flavors of different culinary traditions.

Interests

Food, health and fitness, music, arts, culture

• arts
• culture
• cooking
• fitness
• music
• food
• health
• culinary
• gastronomy

Music, Movies, and Books

Listen to indie, soul, jazzy bluesy light rock, EDM

I enjoy reading personal development and psychology books, and some classic novels

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I quit the corporate job to pursue my passion for cuisine. Then went on a journey to France to build my culinary foundation in the world’s culinary capital. So now I cook and curse in French.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Will cook meals (;

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, Philippines, United Kingdom