CURRENT MISSION

Creating a flow through tourism destination between Coron and El Nido, Palawan... Building Bungalows on the white beaches surrounding the Lagoon of northern Calibangbangen Island, Linapacan. Developing a means for economic stability for Tagbanwa Tribes.

ABOUT ME

Traveled more than sixty nations as an explorer, adventurer, cultural anthropologist, social entrepreneur and eclectic lover of life. Studied cultures in the United States, Central and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa. As an athlete climbed mountains and run rivers worldwide, competed with the US Olympic team and made history in India, Hang Gliding and Peru, Kayaking and raised two exceptional sons who are now picking up the mantle of leadership for a new generation, my pride and joy! For a spotty insight Google "Caril Ridley"

PHILOSOPHY

I've learned to appreciate cultures and varied forms of living with a keen sense of humanity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've hosted people, mostly Peace Corps, among the remote islands of the Calameanes, Palawan. Only recently decided to find some hosts as I search interests in Asia.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've lived in palaces, huts and houses thru-out the world most often in places where no other option were available, been hosted by communities and villages in every corner of the globe...

Interests

Social Environmental Entrepreneurism and everything adventurous.

• running
• athlete
• kayaking
• adventure races
• hang gliding
• anthropology
• entrepreneurship
• history
• tourism
• beaches
• rivers
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Positive, instructive, informative, adventurous and progressive.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

First person to run the origin of the Amazon, first person to hang-glide in India, US Olympic Kayak Slalom Team Member, many accomplishments and adventures worldwide…

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Greece, Peru, Philippines, United States