Hi. I am Raj . I am widely traveled happily single guy . I am a mentor and consultant to start up companies. I currently live in Chennai India for 11 years. I lived in New York and Seattle for 27 years. I am easy going, love arts and museums, history and culture and movies and people, and have a sting Christian faith .. I go to my favourite beach in South Goa at least twice a week and usually do 2 trips out of India every year. Last year I had a once in a lifetime trip seeing the carnival in Rio and then went to Antarctica. I have travelled extensively and have met great folks of all ages and nationalities using Airbnb and staying in youth hostels.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the idea. Sounds fun and adventurous. I am brand new to it and hope to experience this in my upcoming trip to Russia. A friend recommended

Interests

I enjoy researching places I visit . Love museums and churches

• movies & books
• arts and culture
• history and culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Talking Heads and David Byrne is.my favorite musician . Seen them 22 times. Love good old rock and roll and jazz . Favorite books include Shogun, Cutting for Stone , The Way of the Peaceful.Warrior and the Sermon on the Mount and any John le Carre book Godfather, Casablanca,Sting and My Fair Lady are my favourite movies. Loved the show The Night Manger and Narcos

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Been to Arctic and Antarctic in the same year last year. Did an intense visit to Florence sluething Michaelangelo. Was enormous fun ! Carnival in Rio was awesome

Teach, Learn, Share

Having lived and travelled extensively I am happy to share and learn as I have from people of all ages. I believe every one is special if you take the time to find out

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good company, considerateness, reciprocity and courtesy