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Overview

  • 10 references 3 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Tagalog; learning Italian, Spanish
  • 42, Female
  • Member since 2009
  • i am a gypsy chef taking Filipino food to all 50 states v...
  • University of the Philippines-Diliman, BS psychology
  • From Iloilo City, Philippines
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

to finish all 50 states bringing Filipino food through underground pop-up dining

ABOUT ME

I am a born gypsy... can't stay still in one place. I am working on my project taking Filipino food via pop-up dining to all 50 states. I love art, architecture, design, adventures, the outdoors -- mountains, beaches, hot springs, waterfalls, the desert... i love coffee, wine and their derivatives.

PHILOSOPHY

i believe strongly in karma.. what comes around, goes around...i believe in living life in moderation yet doing "carpe diem". I believe in letting things flow and fall into place. Revel in the now and welcome serendipity. :) oh and yes... the end justifies the means!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I am the best Brooklyn tour guide ever! :) when i get back!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I've couchsurfed throughout the 50 states and all I can say is, i'm so overwhelmed with all the kindness and generosity people have shown me. My couch surfing buddies have become real friends :)

Interests

Everything that life has to offer... :) i am interested in exploring new cities, immersing in new cultures, learning new languages, savoring different flavors and meeting new people.

  • arts
  • culture
  • architecture
  • design
  • dining
  • wine
  • coffee
  • traveling
  • outdoor activities
  • surfing
  • languages
  • tourism
  • beaches
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

i love the 1920's flicker films, a lot of indie films.. foreign films... i love reggae, jazz, lounge, world, pop.. anything that pleases my ears actually... lol

as for books.. love fiction, the literature classics...the contemporary literature.... gabriel garcia marquez, neil gaiman, john steinbeck, salman rushdie, shakespeare, machiavelli

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I'm on #40 on my 50-state journey. I've seen a lot of things, met some beautiful people along the way. and i'm ready for more!

Teach, Learn, Share

People who are active in collaboration open to meeting new people and sharing life experiences and wisdom.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My travel experiences, my food and culture and overall fun :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Colombia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines, United States

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