Jojo

A bit of a unique story: I was born in the Philippines but left before my first birthday and grew up in Florida. Because I don't remember a single thing about it, I'm essentially experiencing my birth country for the first time at 43.

In 2024, hit the road to travel full-time and decided to completely reset. I sold everything back home; my house, cars, furniture and narrowed my entire life down to a single suitcase. Moving away from the materialistic mindset has been incredibly freeing; these days, I'm content with a collection of simple t-shirts from the cities I've traveled to. My 21-year-old daughter travels the world with me, though she's got her own place here in Manila.

I'm on a 6-month lease in Makati to test out city life before either extending my stay, start exploring more of the islands or moving to the next country. I'm looking for a companion to help me navigate the day-to-day lifestyle here, someone to explore local coffee shops, visit the Sunday markets, figure out the grocery routine, and just enjoy the slow days with. Let's see where the adventure goes.