CURRENT MISSION

have enough money for the next trip

ABOUT ME

"have pack, will travel" is my mantra. i love to travel solo, interact with the locals and immerse myself in culture and the arts. i am an architect by profession hence my interest in all things complex. i am also an artist which attracts me to all things simple. i am not a fussy traveler. i just have basic needs. i find that as i age, i complain less and appreciate more. i would like to tread the path less traveled. i love meeting open-minded individuals with interesting stories. staying positive is an attitude i try to strive for everyday. it is not easy. but it's all a matter of perspective. everything is.

Adjectival:
comical. optimist. humorous. sporty. athletic. quick witted. cerebral. travel junkie. laid back. easy going. no fuss-no frills. uncomplicated. listener. talker. music lover. smells good. borderline ocd. beach bum. sun worshipper. positive thinker. people hugger. animal lover. bookworm. stubborn. gourmand.

PHILOSOPHY

have coffee, will talk.
have wine, will talk more.

IG: ricocalma

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

i have already sent a few invites to people needing assistance, tips, guides in Manila or any destination in the country. i hope to meet them soon!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

i meet a lot of guests from my friend's resort in Kingfisher, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte (mostly foreigners). i usually offer my couch in Manila for overnite stay or sometimes for just a few hours before they head to the airport. some sort of a halfway house. most of my guests are familiar with and also members of CS but i meet them beforehand at the resort and not thru here.

http://kingfisher.ph

Interests

beach. traveling. sports. the outdoors. architecture. books. writing. designing. building. crafts. meeting people. interesting conversations. trying out new things.

• animals
• arts
• culture
• writing
• books
• architecture
• beer
• coffee
• running
• crafts
• clothing
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• kayaking
• scuba diving
• sports
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Last movie seen: The King's Speech
Currently reading: The Tibetan Art of Positive Thinking
Listening to: Crossover Classics. Ed Sheeran. Ariana Grande. Sam Smith, Adele

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

sardine run in moal boal and diving with sharks in cebu.
sunrise at angkor wat and hundreds of amazing sunsets.
kayaking in rainshower in surigao.
motorbiking in saigon, bali, siem reap, bohol and palawan.
stayed at a ryokan in osaka and a hanok in seoul.
wreck diving in coron
experienced sun, wind, rain and sleet at the grand canyons in a span of 2 hours.

Teach, Learn, Share

when praparing for a trip, lay out all your clothes and all your money. then take half of your clothes and twice your money.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Depending on my schedule, a couch and a bed may be available. I travel a lot so everything is schedule dependent. But I would love to show you around town, give you tips on interesting spots, and perhaps even join you on your trip. Drop me a line.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines