CURRENT MISSION

See the world solo once and then again.

ABOUT ME

I’m an ex-investment banker. Quit my job to start my own company which lets me travel as I work. I’ve been on the road for the most part of the last 2 and something years. I’ve travelled through Central & Eastern Europe, New Zealand, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Cambodia in that time.

I’m currently backpacking across Mexico and then plan on heading to South America for 6 months. I travel solo because I find it to be a super rewarding way to put myself out there and meet people and really experience the places I go through.

My travels mostly involve hiking or mountaineering as that’s my biggest passion. I love the thrill of adventure and especially the beauty of the mountains. I have climbed and hiked extensively in the Indian and Nepalese Himalaya and in New Zealand as well. I absolutely love being in nature and even while I’m not hiking or climbing, I’m usually on a beach swimming or snorkelling or wildlife spotting.

I am quite sociable and outgoing and enjoy eating out at local establishments and grabbing a beer. Not a smoker anymore.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To see the places I travel to in a different light. I have always stayed at hostels and used guide books to see the countries I am in and I would like to see the place from the point of view of a local instead.

Also, I’m currently learning Spanish and I hope that interacting with native Spanish speakers will help me improve my language skills.

Interests

Trekking, mountaineering, travelling backpacker style, football, basketball, reading, music.

• culture
• music festivals
• festivals
• beer
• drinking
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• backpacking
• mountaineering
• sports
• basketball
• cricket
• soccer
• trekking

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite movies: Blood diamond, Requiem for a dream, The Usual Suspects, The Prestige.

Favourite books: I'm a huge Dave Eggers fan. So, all of his work.
Also a big Ayn Rand fan.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Trekked 1000+ kilometres on the South Island of New Zealand, through the mountains of the Southern Alps.

Teach, Learn, Share

I practice Vipassana meditation and am keen to discuss and share the techniques with anyone interested.

I am also a mountaineer and hiker and love to share my experiences in the field and help people understand how they can put their adventure hat on too. :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

My love for hiking, climbing, music, sports and beer. 😬

My meditation practice of Vipassana.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Cambodia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India