ABOUT ME
A tourist guide, a nature lover, art enthusiast that's who I am. I frequently accompany tourists to enjoy swmming, snorkeling, freediving, hiking, birding, island hopping.
I like eating spicy food.
When I do freediving, usually I go down to moderate depths of 3 to less than 10 meters to take pictures of coral reef, tropical fish and other marine creatures.
I often stay in tents in the jungle. Living and having fun in nature is better than sitting behind a desk in an office. Most of my adventures are staying the jungle by a river for a few nights. If you come to my town and meet me, I can arrange the trip for you. I have a pair of binoculars and a spotting scope to watch wildlife.
I like to be casual not formal. So, when you meet me just be relaxed, easygoing and unceremonious.
I make a lot of sketches of human figure, flowers and birds using watercolour pencils.
I am physically an active person. I jog or walk around soccerfield, walk in the jungle, swim in the river and do freediving at the beach and I like riding.
If you arrive in Sorong and want to meet up, you could contact me by whatsapp: +6281332245180 or my email: charlesroring@gmail.com. We could go birding or eating something around Sorong regency area.
You could read my blog:
https://wildlifepapua.com
https://rajaampat.club

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A German visitor introduced me about Couchsurfing when I guided her on 3 days hiking and island tour.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
Most of the travelers whom I met are from Europe. I guided them on various birding, trekking tours in the jungle and also on many snorkeling and freediving trips in Raja Ampat and wildlife watching trips to Sorong, and Tambrauw.

Interests

Ecotourism, preservation of coral reef and tropical rainforest.
Figure drawing, watercolor painting, digital art illustration, architectural drawing, mountain biking, snorkeling, scuba diving, trekking, camping, rainforest, coral reef

• birds
• arts
• illustrations
• environment
• running
• motor boating
• boating
• flowers
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• drawing
• cycling
• spelunking
• camping
• scuba diving
• snorkeling
• swimming
• tourism
• tours
• ecotourism
• mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Recently I visited Tambrauw regency in West Papua. I attended Traditional Ceremony for the Calling of Leatherback turtles. I saw the turtles coming up of the sea to lay eggs. It was a really fantastic experience.
Trekking in the wetland rainforest of Koroway tribe where I visited their tree house in South Papua. There, I met the indigenous people (who do not wear clothes) and stayed with them for several nights. I also enjoyed the ride in a motor boat along the river in the region.

Traveling to Raja Ampat
Traveling to Triton bay in Kaimana
Cycling in Ubud Bali
Scuba diving in Padang bai Bali
Caving in Manokwari
Trekking and birdwatching in Arfak mountains
Snorkeling in Manem island of Cendrawasih bay
Camping in the tropical jungle of West Papua

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can give advice on various interesting tourist destinations in West Papua

Countries I’ve Visited

Philippines