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Cary, North Carolina, United States
@jstngb
Member since 2012
Hey everyone, I'm a Filipino American who loves to find new friends and travel to incredible places. I naturally gear towards the beach—I love swimming, playing beach volleyball, and diving—but I also love exploring big cities, ancient ruins, and hiking the mountains. I'm also a foodie, especially spicy foods, Japanese ramen, and good ol' fried chicken. Happy to share experiences with good people!
Interested in Beer
Interested in History
Fluent in English
1 Vouch
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I first knew about Couchsurfing from a CS Summer Scramble event in Manila, where we did challenges around the city Amazing Race-style. I had a great time and made great friends, and since then, I've been a happy member of this travel-minded community.
Music, Movies, and Books
I have an old soul, my favorites artists are Jackson Browne, Nina Simone, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison, The Beatles, and the likes. I also enjoy contemporary artists like Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and some country artists like Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen. The reggaeton bug bit me as well so I jam to Bad Bunny, Maluma, Karol G—and stop judging me—Shakira. I read anything that David Sedaris writes. I'm a Hemingway fan, and as an extension of that, a J.D. Salinger fan as well. I dig non-fiction books too, such as David Eagleman and Yuval Noah Harari; and ancient thinkers like Seneca and Lao Tzu. As for movies and TV shows, I love a good mystery: Memento, Prima Fear, The Beach, HTGAWM, Killing Eve, White Lotus. I also enjoy feel-good and nostalgic movies: Eurotrip, American Pie series, Zombieland, Jumanji, Jurassic Park, Everything everywhere all at once.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Backpacking Coyote Gulch Rafting for two summers in the Smoky Mountains Hiking the summit of Mt. Fuji
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach a few Tagalog words and practice Spanish with you. I can also give travel and culture notes from the cities and countries I've been to. I'd love to hear your travel experiences as well, and learn a recipe or two!
What I Can Share With Hosts
Good conversations, checking out interesting spots together
My Interests
Aside from fun activities already mentioned, I also enjoy chilling at home or any third place getting to know each other's personal history and ideas.
