With a Filipino-Chinese background, dividing my time between the Central Andes of Peru and Vancouver, BC, I'm always enthusiastic about cultural exchange.

I'm more of a homebody (even when I travel, I value the day-to-day experiences more than seeing sites), and I love deep, insightful conversations that have me thinking differently about life and the world.

Blog: https://www.samanthabangayan.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

What I value most is connection, gaining new perspectives, and thoughtful risk-taking. This seems to be the spirit of Couchsurfing.

Interests

• yoga
• golf
• acrobatics
• insights
• wellness
• human connection

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I swam across a jellyfish-filled channel between Davao City and Samal Island in Southern Philippines.

Teach, Learn, Share

- I can teach you breakdance freezes/yoga arm balances and inversions.
- I love sharing about my travels, especially how my chronic skin issues have healed through food and environment (which is still miraculous to me).
- English and/or Spanish.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Heartfelt gratitude (I don't know how to cook, but giving back by helping you around the house in any way I can is important to me)
- Stories and authentic conversations
- Cleanliness
- Help with your website

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Japan, Peru, Philippines