A Filipina who breathes art/design and music. Fan of life and possibilities. Loves to explore the world and experience cultures. A lady big on discovery and adventure! @tgcandelaria

MY MANTRA: Live for the journey!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's the people that makes a place. I hope to continue learning more about the beauty of this world through people in the CS community, sharing my piece of the sky as well to fellow voyagers :) #WorldWithoutStrangers

Interests

Music (singing, piano, guitar, drums, beatboxing), Films, Traveling, Cultures, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Life coaching, Sports (badminton, futsal). And all fun things!

• arts
• culture
• singing
• design
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• piano
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• adventure travel
• mountains
• nature
• cultures
• sea
• conversation
• exploring
• outdoors
• sunsets
• active lifestyle

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: always been a part of my life, so i generally appreciate most types and genres. Keen to know music from new places I go. I like musicals and old songs more than the recent ones though. I love to sing a lot (was part of a pop a-cappella group back in uni) and always try to play any good music by ear in piano/guitar.

Movies: i love watching films from different countries as they give me a glimpse into their culture (current faves: Korean and Bollywood). Action, thriller, comedy movies are awesome, but I also enjoy series that stir the mind / keep you at the edge of your seat. Top picks: Sherlock (the British series), GoT, Line of Duty, Happy Valley, Safe, Designated Survivor. K fine, Brooklyn Nine Nine is on the list too :p

Books/Authors: Jodi Picoult, Kevin Kwan, Jennifer Egan, Milan Kundera, Robin Sloan, Neil Gaiman, Shel Silverstein, Ransom Riggs

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

• Basked in the wonders of Balesin - an exclusive tropical island paradise in the Philippines
• Conquered the 12 peaks of Mt. Batulao in Batangas
• Hopped 15 islands in Puerto Princesa, Palawan (not to mention the exotic wood worm mollusk I ate there haha)
• Went scuba diving and explored the rich marine life of Samal Island in Davao
• Wakeboarding in Deca and Nuvali
• Water rafted through the wild rapids of Cagayan de Oro
• Surfed and rode the tides in Baler
• Gone spelunking in Sagada cave connections
• Met and witnessed in action the oldest hand-tapped tattoo artist of the Butbut tribe in Kalinga
• Watched a breathtaking sunrise and sea of clouds atop Marlbory Country in Mt Province
• Parasailed and cliff jumped in Boracay

• Survived the wooden roller coaster in Everland (South Korea) and some hard core rides in Universal Studios (Japan, Singapore)
• Entered Korean palaces in traditional hanbok - for free!
• Did a piano-flute duet with my newfound Korean friend in her music academy
• Biked my way around and wandered through nature in Naminara Republic
• Lived and stayed in an academy w/ locals throughout my trip in South Korea
• Stargazed atop the waves bridge in Singapore
• Took a calligraphy crash course with Master Kai Hon in SG
• Round Japan in 16 Days - Osaka and Tokyo based exploration
• Screamed my lungs out in Victoria's Peak in Hong Kong haha
• Hitchhiked from Buckley Bay to Denman and Hornby Islands in British Columbia
• Camped at Bow Valley in Kananaskis Country - with Bow River and the Canadian Rockies as my gorgeous backdrop
• Explored the hoodoo trails (and swam in mud!) in Drumheller, Alberta
• Experienced the mist and saw the grandeur of Niagara Falls
• Saw a legit bear (doing bear yoga haha!) up the Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver
• Ascended to the peak of Sulphur Mountain in Banff
• Canoed through the gorgeous Lake Louise in Alberta
• Learned salsa within my first hours in Metro Vancouver
• Finished the suspension bridges in Capilano and Lynn Canyon in North Van
• Finished the seawall loop around Stanley Park - by foot and at noon!
• Enjoyed an amazing time at a Taiwanese onsen in Pingtung, Taiwan for New Year's
• Made it to the top of Xiangshan, one of the 4 beast mountains in Taipei
• Survived GAdventures 2-week camping trip across Western Canada (group travel isn't so bad after all!)
• Watched the milky way showing off its grandeur in Tofino, British Columbia
• Hiked up to the Athabasca Glacier in Columbia Icefield
• Celebrated with the rest of the world at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh
• Circled my way through the United Kingdom: started from London, headed further up to Scotland; hiked my way in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, amazed by the architecture in York; moved further south to Oxford, then enjoyed the Cotswolds and Bath.

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See, even the crazy little things I still consider amazing. The trick, i think, is experiencing it with incredible company :) Really grateful to God for meeting fellow travelers who share the same thrill and love for traveling - most ending up as my lifelong friends across the globe!

Teach, Learn, Share

Music, some stories on love and life (maybe after a few drinks haha), some English and other languages I know, few tips in traveling Philippines and Asia, etc.

Keen to learn anything fun and interesting :) Learning something new fuels me up!

If you're visiting my country or anywhere near my continent, feel free to message me and i'll be more than glad to do/plan/see it with you - time and work permitting :) I cant offer everything, but you can sure count on me to help out!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Everything I'm passionate about that you're interested in, my place whenever you visit my home base, my ears (if you need somebody to listen), and of course, guaranteed quality time!

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Canada, England, Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Philippines, United Kingdom