An (occasional) introvert who loves traveling, mingling with all kinds of people and cultures. I am basically a hardcore follower of this beautiful quote which goes- "Invite people into life who don't look or act like you. You might find they challenge your assumptions and make you grow." - Melody Hobson

A big fan of traveling and backpacking. Climbing all the sacred mountains of China is my dream. I also love learning languages, so I am currently learning Japanese.

I am a totally a big foodie with the exception of beef and pork, I love to try all kinds of food whether its local, street or popular...

A swimmer of last 25 years, that's right... 25 years...

I don`t really like to bother anyone and equally did not like to get bothered. Usually a quiet person. My Airbnb reviews from the hosts I stayed with are all great. Feel free to check them out.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I live in Tsukuba, Japan where I am a student now. I am less than an hour away from Tokyo, so definitely gotta visit Tokyo at least once a week (at least I try!). I am hoping ot discover all popular and not-so-popular, less touristy yet intersting parts of Tokyo. Tokyo amazes me a lot. Couchsurfing will be my primary source to stay for a night or two or more in Tokyo and discover the charm of this big city. Hoping to volunteer for 2020 Olympics in Tokyo...yaaay!!!

Interests

• photography
• reading
• backpacking
• camping
• scuba diving
• swimming

Music, Movies, and Books

80s rock and roll

Movies
Shawshank redemption
A beautiful mind
My neighbor Totoro
Spirited Away (Kudos to Chihiro!）
Dilwale Dulhaniya le jaayenge (A Bollywood classic from 90's)

Books-
The alchemist
Wings of Fire
Biography of George Washington Carver
Bhagwadgita
Manuscript found in Accra
The Atlantic magazine

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Bungee Jumping in Banos, Ecuador
(where I actually had to ask the operator to push my b**t and he did and tell you what I was able to finish it quite well!)

Ate Cicada, scorpion, frog in China, the one that was memorable has to be frog.. :D
(of course not all at once though!)

Teach, Learn, Share

Volunteer in English camp in Chiba for the children from Miyagi prefecture affected by earthquake.

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Japan, United States