Aurelia
Hello! I'm Aurelia, a Colorado homeowner with a love of travel, cultural connection, and experiencing what life is really like in another part of the world.
I'm a licensed professional counselor, and I've had the wonderful opportunity to live in the Philippines for nearly four years. That experience deepened my appreciation for different cultures, the warmth of local communities, and the joys of settling into a place rather than simply passing through as a tourist. I continue to return to Dauin/Dumaguete (Negros Oriental) in the Philippines and am exploring a lifestyle that allows me to spend extended periods there while keeping my home in Colorado.
I'm a respectful, independent, and responsible person who values clear communication and taking good care of the places I stay. I'm also interested in yoga, spirituality, and connecting with people from different walks of life. I believe travel can be about so much more than seeing new sights; it can open us up to new perspectives and ways of living.
I'm currently exploring the possibility of a longer-term home exchange between my home in Cañon City, Colorado, and a home in the Dumaguete area of the Philippines. I'm drawn to the idea of two homeowners helping each other experience life somewhere new while caring for each other's homes with the same consideration we'd give our own.
I'm looking forward to meeting like-minded people, learning about their homes and communities, and seeing what possibilities might unfold. I believe a good home exchange begins with mutual trust, kindness, and a shared appreciation for the opportunity. I am a newbie to this and looking forward to learning!