Based in London.

I love talking to people! Everyone has a story to tell and I really enjoy knowing their stories, there is so much to learn and find about each other from them. Some of the great experiences I have had are with people I met randomly in trains, planes, hostels or even walking on the road.

I am Abhi, originally from India and for my love of cheese, became French. I grew up in India, came to Paris for my Masters (in Management) and ended up liking the city so much that I ended up staying for more than 6 years. I am also an amazing photographer.

I of course like to travel and manage to do decent bit of it: 2014, I visited 18 countries, all the while maintaining a full time job. 2015, 15!

I am quite an energetic and lively person who likes to have conversations, explore new places, meet new people and loves good food! Also, I am vegetarian.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like travelling and when I travel, I want to experience the place rather than just visiting it and I find that the best way to do is by interacting with the locals, staying with them, doing what they do and participating in how they live.

Interests

Travelling (obviously)
Photography (Wildlife, portraits, street)
Food (this is very important to me)
Reading
Exploring

• animals
• wildlife
• photography
• dining
• cheese
• vegetarian
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: I watch tons of them and they need to have a good plot. If drama, all the better. Some of the movies I liked are - Red Dragon series, Warriors, Nightcrawler, Gone Girl

Books: I read a lot, from fiction to history to personality. Some of my favourite books/authors are:
- Dostoevsky's The Karamazov Brothers
- Mitch Albom, particularly - The five people you meet in heaven
- Khaled Hosseini

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Safari in the Masai Mara by myself for a full 8 days! This was an amazing experience. Staying in the middle of the jungle without any fences and where there were lions, hippos and leopards close by. Seeing the animals in action - Lions chasing Cheetahs, Python swallowing a deer, Crocodiles catching Zebras crossing the Mara river, just to name a few.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn: About the cultures, about the lives, about places, about the history

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences and have great conversations!

If I am carrying my camera, I can promise great portraits :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Hungary, India, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican City State, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Algeria, Canada, France, Gibraltar, India, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, United Kingdom