I'm currently traveling and will be until after the holidays. Will be visiting Norway, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, France, Portugal, Barcelona , Tbilisi, Istanbul, and possibly the Greek Islands and Morocco-- and points in between. Wanting to meet local people and learn about the local cultures and customs and experiences., not tourist trap traveling. Authentic connections, taking time to experience life in an unfamiliar culture.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to meet local people, see their part of the world thru their eyes--learn how people from other cultures live. What's important and beautiful that could be missed just doing the touristy things.

Interests

Listed below, a few of them. Just very curious and seeking new experiences

• crafts
• hiking
• cultures
• learning new things
• exploring
• water
• local culture
• textiles
• ancient wisdom
• ancient cultures
• seeing new places
• local cuisine

Music, Movies, and Books

Many and varied

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hmmm, sounds like a conversation

Teach, Learn, Share

Artist, illustrator, animator, designer, Creative Director. Enjoy video editing, creating art in many mediums, making a lot of different kinds of things (lotions, salves, leather products, jewelry, gardens, ponds, earthen building, remodeling, faux finishes on walls and furniture, video production....) essentially I like to create beautiful handcrafted functional things, to cultivate a sweet and beautiful life. Started off as an English and science teacher. I love the outdoors, being near or in water, wandering thru little villages, exploring local markets. Interested in social equality, making the world a better place, creating beauty, savoring and appreciating the sweetness of life.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Anything from my skill set or experiences

Countries I’ve Visited

Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines