Flo Alcasas

I’ve never been rich but I’ve traveled the world.

I drew my first breath in Belgium, played in puddles at campgrounds in France, begged to start kindergarten early in Amsterdam, turned seven in a pink dress against the backdrop of rainforest in Cote d’Ivoire, and spent every afternoon exploring the wild, red-rocked savanna of Nigeria.

I played the preteen game of chasing mulatto boys in Mozambique, played soccer in the suburbs of Johannesburg, and rode my bicycle to high school in the Netherlands through sunshine and hail storms, every day, for five years.

I landed in the Philippines at eighteen, and have a dozen times since. I completed my college studies while working as a volunteer and part-time English teacher. With a mildly helpful degree in business management under my belt, I co-founded and ran a nonprofit corporation.

I’ve taught English camps in Taiwan, attended conferences in Germany and Bangalore and weddings in Ireland and Malta. In my own home, I became a mother and later flew my baby girl full-circle around the world to meet her global family.

I’ve admired art in Paris, Bruges, and Cologne; I’ve seen London, Sydney, and Los Angeles; I’ve taken the scenic route up Highway 1.

Needless to say, I’ve had a hard time staying put. I now work as a freelance writer and English communication coach.

Besides traveling and writing, I love staying active and practice martial arts and yoga. In spare time, I enjoy learning and exchanging languages and casually contributing as a local guide on Google Maps.