CURRENT MISSION

To meet interesting and diverse people from all walks of life, and to explore hidden paths in Southeast Asia that ony locals know.

ABOUT ME

Jo: I'm female, 26, and pescetarian. I was born in the Philippines, and was raised (and grew up) in Canada. I majored in Psychology at York University in Toronto. After a year from graduating, I had an urgent inkling to travel the world. I heard that teaching English provided a wonderful opportunity to see many countries, indulge in different cultures, and to meet new people. And so, I decided to teach English in Korea. There, I was fortunate to meet Mike & I spent 3 great years getting to know Koreans and their fascinating lifestyles, while also traveling to Philippines and Thailand on my summer and winter breaks. After saving up funds, Mike & I decided to do a big trip around Southeast Asia, which is where I currently am in my life. Also, I love painting and eating.

Mike: I was raised in England, Liverpool then left to live in London and trained in classical acting. I performed in mostly theatre, radio, and short films. Though I haven't exactly made it 'big time' I worked as a versatile actor in many different counties. I'm not the stereotypical English hooligan. I do have a sense of humour, although I'm usually the one laughing at myself. I like football and support Everton Fc. I like people and traveling. I hate mosquitoes.

PHILOSOPHY

Jo: "To live would be an awfully big adventure." - J.M. Barrie
Mike: "it's a marathon, not a sprint." - A. Jarvis

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Can cook banana pancakes and make marvelous fruit smoothies.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

We've unofficially hosted a few people whilst living in Korea. We regard ourselves as clean and respectful hosts/guests. We also enjoy cooking for our guests.

Interests

Mike: acting, playing/watching/talking football, films/movies, reading, jogging, music, diving, cooking...

Jo: couches, traveling & travellers/ backpacking, laughing, teaching, cooking, trekking, beaches, Islands, elephants & sharks, documentaries, meditation, yoga, art - painting & photography, tattoos, scuba-diving, vegetables & seafood, street food, brownie-cheesecakes, pizza, waterfalls, exploring caves & off beaten tracks, climbing trees.

• arts
• performing arts
• photography
• documentaries
• acting
• tattoos
• dining
• seafood
• cooking
• yoga
• marathon
• sprinting
• meditation
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• music
• backpacking
• scuba diving
• rock climbing
• soccer
• languages
• psychology
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Once upon a time in America, Raging Bull, Office Space, The Seven Psychopaths, Step Brothers, Blue Valentine, Waiting for Guffment, Trainspotting...

Music: Folk, blues, jazz, rock, indie, reggae, acoustic, soul, anything really...

Books: Orwell, Slaughterhouse Five, Shadow of the Wind, Happy-slapped by a Jellyfish, The Wasp Factory, Of Mice and Men, We Need to Talk About Partridge, ...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Swam with sharks in Malapascua, Philippines... and only on our second official dive!

Teach, Learn, Share

Although we have been English teachers for the past 3 years, we can also share our knowledge about art, particularly painting and performing arts.

We love to learn about different cultures and languages.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Canada, Laos, South Korea, United Kingdom, Viet Nam