I am genuinely interested in people. I have been a member of the Couchsurfing community since 2011 and have made friends and attended CS events in other cities in the PH and abroad since. I recently moved to Sorsogon City where I work for the government as a contractor in the field of coastal resource management.

I live in a 2-bedroom apartment situated in a nice neighborhood in the center of the city. You are welcome to stay with me as long as I am not out for holiday or on long durations of fieldwork. I haven't been active in a while cos I have been moving a lot in the past but I'd take the effort this time to be more responsive to messages. I do read requests and like probably every member of this community who spent some years in this site, I prefer to accept guests who take time to write personal messages.

It goes without saying that, for guests, it doesnt matter what age, sexual orientation, political or religious affliation, local/foreign, flashpacker/backpacker, whatever you are, you are welcome here! Sorsogon is a fantastic off the beaten track destination, mostly known for whaleshark and manta ray diving but has got some of these to offer too, among others -- volcanoes, lakes, unspoiled beaches, waterfalls and surfing! I may not be able to give you the comprehensive local advice but goes without saying too, that I will do what I can to get you sorted.

Interests

I like to be outside in most cases - walking, diving, cycling, hiking, rock climbing, camping, hammocking in the woods or in the beach. There are many things about this world that interests me too, like cooking, wildlife, observing wildlife, the environment, the marine environment, how to make this planet more sustainable, history and politics, philosophy, art, the art of traveling with little money, books and poems and podcasts, music, indie folk music

• culture
• beer
• reading
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• rock climbing
• hitchhiking

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently: Books by Alain de Botton, David Foster Wallace
Articles on maritime anthropology
Music: Folk, Indie Folk, Indie, Americana, Folk Rock, some funk, hip-hop folk, progressive, soul

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I backpacked for 4 months starting with only $150

Teach, Learn, Share

Leave a place and let people have something that they can remember you by, like a shared meal, a dish from your country, a few new words from your first language, a book recommendation, a piece of art in the wall, a lesson in carpentry or sailing (honestly, if you know either or both, I'll host you), anything.

Countries I’ve Visited

Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines

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