Hi! I'm Ruth Siringan from the Philippines!

I'm a tiny girl who has a big appetite for adventure! I have travelled around Asia and Europe, mostly because of my previous job in the environment sector and my background in Anthropology.

I may be quiet and shy at first, but I have lots of experience and stories to tell!

I'm not active in any social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram but you can still follow my instagram: roottsaa

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm here because of my passion for travel, adventure and meeting people and places from different cultures! I like to challenge myself in going beyond my comfort zone and being open to other people's views and opinions.

Interests

• books
• photography
• traveling
• drawing
• guitar
• surfing
• food
• film
• diving
• hiking mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm an old soul when it comes to music (i love folk the most), but I listen to a wide variety and I am open to your recommendations!

I love reading novels, poetry, history books and philosophy books. But I am also an avid comic book fan, mostly japanese comics (manga).

If you also want to widen your perspective on film, I have lots of film recommendations especially from Asian cinema! I'm an avid Asian cinema fan and I love to share to other people the depth that Asian cinema has to offer. Give me your film recommendations as well!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing beaches and tropical mountains are from the Philippines (no bias!). I can give you all sorts of recommendations for surfing, hiking, and diving spots if you are planning to visit the Philippines!

Teach, Learn, Share

Since I have a lot of interests, and experience meeting and living with people from different cultures (especially in Asia) we can talk about anything that you're curious about the places I have been and the people that I have met!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am open to share about my experiences or recommendations regarding the places that I have been to, as well as my interests or professional background.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, Philippines