I'm a solo traveler. Traveling is therapeutic. I travel to learn about the world at large. I'm on couchsurfing when I go on a trip, and I've met many locals and travelers alike! I'm happy to meet you when I'm visiting your country/city and explore!

I am outgoing and I love to be surrounded by people from all walks of life. Through traveling, I've learned that even though we're from different countries, heritage, beliefs, or values we share the same perspective. That's how I connect with people. I find the common ground and start the conversation from there.

These days we're living in challenging times so I would like to refrain from any political conversations. Politics is not how you get to know a culture or the person. It only creates arguments. I like a conversation where we learn from each other, share commonalities, and perspectives.

Let's show respect and kindness to one another. That is how we live to be in a better world.

I have WhatsApp and Instagram if that's easy to communicate. :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I use this app when I'm going on a trip. I've learned that exploring with a local is unique. Meeting people from around the world is amazing and I want to stay in touch with people I've met in my travels.

Interests

I love food, landscapes, and seascapes. I'm a sucker for a vast, wide open space and fall in love with that place instantly. I love blue skies. I love looking at clouds (they help me predict the forecast lol but im not a climatology). I love looking at the stars. I think they have so many stories to share as they've been around for thousands of years.

• dining
• cooking
• socializing

Music, Movies, and Books

Books about food. Movies that have at least a good story to tell. Really depends. Movies now-a-days are expensive so you have to choose wisely which ones are worth watching and worth spending money on.

Music. Anything. I can be picky SOMETIMES but anything with a good beat and great lyrics I'll go for that.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Was a Michelin cook for a minute.

Teach, Learn, Share

The way I explore is I try everything and pick which works for me. Like my running shoes - I try every brand and stick which ones work for me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughter, friendship, warm smiles, maybe random stories to tell.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Iceland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, United States