Hello! My given name is Wyanet, but I go by “Bits.” I love: food, coffee, pubs, clubs, cafes, history, and trivia.

I post vlogs on Tiktok about my life in the Philippines for fun. I do a series where I show how much money I spend in a day. You can check me out @bits.alcibar on Tiktok and Instagram.

Most of my time is spent working for a human rights organization. I also write for a podcast on women in peace and security.

I studied Diplomacy and International Relations at uni, so you’re welcome to pick my brains about geopolitics and current events! If you find that boring, don’t worry because I know a little bit about everything. We can talk pop culture, history, gastronomy, fitness, art, etc.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to: 1) meet locals who know the ins and outs of where I’m travelling, and 2) to grow my network.

Interests

• coffee
• nightlife
• drinking
• politics
• music
• karaoke
• hiking
• history
• food
• comedy
• coffee shops
• sitcoms
• disney
• musical theatre

Music, Movies, and Books

Top Artists: Beyonce, Rihanna, Sza, Jorja Smith, Blackpink, Rosalía, Fleetwood Mac, Lorde, Kirby, Chance the Rapper, Haim, Hozier

Top Movies: EuroTrip, About Time, Knives Out, Us, The Prestige, Whiplash, The Lion King

Top TV Series: Derry Girls, Fleabag, Schitt’s Creek, Family Guy, Big Mouth, Grace & Frankie, Chewing Gum, Reply 1988, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Modern Family, Game of Thrones

Top Books: The Song of Achilles, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Hamnet, The Dangers of Smoking in Bed, The Woman Who Had Two Navels & Tales of the Tropical Gothic

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I did my first solo trip in May 2023. I went to Hong Kong and met with lots of cool Couchsurfers 💖

I spent 30 days in Turkey with my mom and brother from October-November 2023.

What I Can Share with Hosts

• insights on Philippine history, culture, society, and politics
• Cebu recommendations
• company for meals/drinks
• a cracking sense of humor
• snacks from the Philippines

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Malaysia, Netherlands, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines