My name's Bea and I'm a 27 year-old illustrator from the Philippines. I'm working on putting together my two greatest passions, history and art, by making educational art pieces. I figured, traveling will help me find subjects to draw about.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm on Couchsurfing to meet travelers, learn from their experiences, and learn of their cultures. Through the people I meet, I hope to gain inspiration for my art.

Interests

Art, mythology, archaeology, and extreme water sports are among my long list of interests.

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a big fan of instrumental music! My favorites include Explosions in the Sky, Tycho, toe, Future World Music, and Two Steps from Hell.

When people ask me what my top 3 favorite movies are, without hesitation, I would say The Lord of the Rings Trilogy! Haha! But I also really love Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Inglourious Basterds, L'illusionniste, Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Royal Tannenbaums.

I love me my fantasy novels. Novels like The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Hobbit, and Tortall and Other Lands. (If you know any high-fantasy novels not on this list, please recommend some to me :D)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hitchhiked across Malaysia, Thailand, and India.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm not much of a teacher, but I'd love to share anything I know about my artistic field, my country's culture, and some cooking recipes.

I'd love to learn absolutely anything! I'm open to hearing your stories, your beliefs, your culture, and even your jokes!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm an illustrator so I'd love to draw something for my host!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand