I was born and raised in Bangalore, India, but I’ve been living in the United States since 2016. I currently live in Santa Fe and I’m a technology consultant by profession.

I like all things food, travel and good company in no particular order. Some other things that I like are, hot springs, head massages, chai, quiet evenings, yoga, flowers, beaches, kivas, jazz music, smells of roasting chillies and wet earth.

I enjoy listening to people talking about their life experiences. It challenges me to think in different ways, helps me break stereotypes and softens my biases.

Warum ich bei Couchsurfing bin

I have had the opportunity to interact with such special people that I wouldn’t have met otherwise, if not for CS. I believe that sharing each others personal spaces with strangers is a beautiful way of connecting with humans. I’m on CS to belong to a community of adventurists and wanderers, who believe in having a good time. I’ve met some fantastic folks through CS and I look forward to contributing to the community in every way possible. Always lead with kindness.

Interessen

I'm a hip hop dancer and I play the ukulele. I like going on hikes and also getting lost in a new city. I like showing myself new places as often as I can. I feel at peace when I’m in nature. I can visit big cities - just to tap on the chaotic mix of human energies and to saunter around. I love checking of new restaurants, bars, cafes, museums and farmers market.

• culture
• dancing
• lgbt rights
• yoga
• traveling
• minimalism
• music
• hiking
• social work
• food
• naturism
• sustainability
• chilling
• wandering
• mental health
• hot springs
• hiit

Musik, Filme und Bücher

I listen to alt, jazz, indie and Bollywood. Pop, sometimes. My attention span with movies has diminished. And I wish I had cultivated the habit of reading early on. I have read a few books, but one of my favorites of all times is The Kite Runner. Khaled Hosseini is also my fav author.

Eine tolle Erfahrung, die ich gemacht habe

I rejected a corporate job offer to take up social work full time for 2 years.

Lehren, lernen, teilen

I could teach how to make really good chai. Happy to help you with household chores. I could teach you some Bollywood dance involving pelvic thrusts. I could play ukulele for you if you promise to sing along.

Happy to learn whatever you have to share. We’re all stories in the end, so I LOVE me some stories.

Was ich mit Gastgebern teilen kann

A place to rest. Chai to cheer up. A shower to clean up. I cook good Indian food if we get a chance to share a meal together. I love showing my city to first timers (based on my availability). I have a bunch of cool friends that you’d enjoy meeting, if it comes to that.

Länder, die ich besucht habe

Australia, Costa Rica, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, United States

Länder, in denen ich gelebt habe

India, United States