Mingalar par!
My name is Karlene. I’m a Filipino, and I’ve been living in Myanmar for over 9 years now. I love meeting people and hope we’ll get the chance to meet one day!

I’m a sports enthusiast currently on a journey to complete the World Marathon Majors—so far, I’ve finished Chicago, Berlin 2x, Tokyo and Sydney Marathon. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Upcoming races:
🏃‍♀️ Yoma Yangon Marathon 🇲🇲 - February 22, 2026
🏃‍♀️ Brighton Marathon 🇬🇧 - April 12, 2026

Aside from running, I enjoy playing badminton 🏸 and Myanmar lethwei 🥊.

Professionally, I lead the marketing team for an FMCG brand here in Myanmar. On Saturdays, I volunteer by teaching English and connecting with locals through the English Corner group.

Life is fleeting—let’s live it with purpose.
Only by His grace. 🙌

Connect with me on:
📸 IG: @karlenesebastian
📘 FB: karlenesebastian
🏃‍♀️ Strava: karlene sebastian

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Please note:
❌ I’m not using Couchsurfing for dating or hookups—if that’s your intention, please don’t message me.
✅ I only add people I’ve met in person as friends here. Thanks for understanding! ☺️

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and building meaningful connections! I’m passionate about immersing myself in different cultures and enjoy learning new languages along the way.

Couchsurfing has been a great way to connect with amazing individuals, hear their unique stories, and share unforgettable experiences.

Interests

Running, Boxing (Lethwei), Trails, Badminton, Baking, Culture, Languages, Pink, Hearts, Traveling

• culture
• coffee
• baking
• running
• traveling
• boxing
• badminton
• languages
• sunsets
• bible

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Finished 102KM Ultramarathon, yes I did it twice 🏃‍♀️
To date - I have ran 26 marathons and 14 ultramarathons.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love running 🏃‍♀️—if you’re into sports too, let’s explore the city together on a run!

I’m also a big coffee lover ☕️, and I’m always up for good conversation over a cup.

I speak a bit of Burmese and would be happy to share some useful phrases to help you during your travels here.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I’d be happy to share helpful travel tips about Myanmar, where I currently live, as well as insights about the Philippines, where I’m from.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Myanmar, Philippines