I'm a Licensed Professional Teacher currently working as a Senior Content Analyst . I've had the opportunity to travel across Asia and explore different parts of the Philippines. I genuinely enjoy meeting new people and learning about their cultures, cuisines and languages. It’s always exciting to discover the unique stories behind each place and person 😊

My current goal is to visit all 81 provinces of the Philippines and I’m already 51 provinces in! It’s been an incredible journey discovering the diverse beauty, culture and stories each place has to offer. #Project81

Connect with me insta: @clarizamargaret

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

🌍 I joined Couchsurfing back in 2013 after a friend from university recommended it and it completely changed the way I travel. As someone who loves meeting new people and learning about different cultures, Couchsurfing has given me the chance to connect with amazing individuals from all over the world.

✨ How I Got Started

2013 – Joined Couchsurfing
Solo travel to South Korea – stayed with Ashley
Solo travel to Singapore – met Abi and Maryjo
2014 – Traveled with my best friend to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – stayed with Vian
2015 – Traveled with my best friend to Hong Kong stayed with Gina
2016 – Joined a Valentine’s Day CS event in Boracay, Philippines
2017 – CS Meet Up at Djakarta Warehouse Project in Jakarta, Indonesia
Attended the annual CS Anniversary in the Philippines
2018 – CS Hangouts at Cu Chi Bar, Makati
Traveled with my best friend to Taipei, Taiwan – stayed with Jas
Organized CS Meetups in Phuket and Ho Chi Minh City
Traveled with my best friend to Bangkok, Thailand stayed with Aron
CS Meet Up at Djakarta Warehouse Project, Bali
2019 – Met CSers at the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Thailand
2024 - Organized Christmas dinner in Boracay, Philippines
2025 - Solo travel to South Korea – stayed with Jordan

Interests

• culture
• books
• music festivals
• dancing
• wine
• beer
• coffee
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• electronic music
• backpacking
• olympics
• world cup
• economics
• teaching
• adventure travel
• beaches
• travel
• food
• football
• ballet
• hippie
• backpacker
• indie music
• hangout
• culture exchange
• tropical house
• gypsy
• underground music
• bohemian
• solotravel
• special education
• solo

Music, Movies, and Books

🎶 Music I Love
I’m into a mix of genres EDM (especially Tropical House and Trance), KPOP, POP, PPOP, and RnB. Whether it's dancing to a beat or vibing to smooth vocals, music is a big part of my everyday life.

📚 Books
I’m an avid reader and love discovering new stories and perspectives. You can check out my reading list and reviews on Goodreads!

🎬 Movie Preferences
I enjoy lighthearted and feel-good films like comedies and chick flicks, but I’m also into action-packed movies, insightful documentaries, and romantic comedies that tug at the heartstrings.

Teach, Learn, Share

❤️ I’d love to share what I know and learn from others too.

I can teach you Tagalog (Filipino language) or Ilocano (dialect), one of the many beautiful dialects spoken in the Philippines.
I’m happy to talk about Filipino culture and customs, and share stories from my travels.
I also enjoy giving travel tips especially for exploring the Philippines and Asia!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’m happy to share my time, travel stories and friendly tips for exploring new places. I also love sharing anything about my home country the Philippines from culture and customs to fun facts and local favorites 😊

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines