Hi, my name is Alvin Mae but I prefer to be called Yen-yen. They say Alvin is too masculine, and I argue that Mae is too girly. :P I'm a 25-year-old aspiring wanderlust and being a keen reader helps me plan my next trip.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that there are yet so many things the world can offer and so many things to learn. I think that travelling is one of the ways to learn as experience is the best teacher. What could be a better way to learn a new language, get to know the people and place if not going directly and immerse into that very place and be with the people. Couchsurfing would be a good avenue and great help to be exactly where I want to be. I am dreaming of meeting people and being all over the world!

Interests

I like reading novels, drinking milk tea or coffee while reading. Sometimes, I position myself where somewhere I can different people pass by. I like people-watching, to observe and make up stories in my head or wonder where they come from or where they are going or the life they are living. I just like wondering and wandering.

Nature Trip
Solo Travel
Travel with companions
Road trip
Beaches
Waterfalls
Snorkeling (cos I dunno how to dive)
Books
Music
Financial Markets

• books
• make up
• coffee
• drinking
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• blogging
• music
• snorkeling
• teaching
• solo travel
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

I read books by Stuart Woods, Rainbow Rowell, John Green, Nicholas Sparks, Haruki Murakami too. With Movies, anything goes, from comedy, to drama, action and thriller. A few horror movies, as long as I'm not watching alone. I have a very low tolerance with suspense and horror. :D

Countries I’ve Visited

Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines