Jake: Working class man living in central Missouri. I love traveling, reading, learning about different countries, healthy living and exercise. Big time into visiting historical sites and like following and watching sports.
Apoorva: I'm a fun loving, adventure seeking, hippie at heart girl from India who is currently going to grad school in India. I love traveling, meeting new people, learning new things, love art and color.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

We travel often and couch surfing would be a great way to make new friends and live local and learn about stuff. We love meeting people and happy conversations. Couch surfer is an amazing resource to do so and also you learn the best when you learn local! :)

Interests

Jake: Sports, History, World Travel, Frugal living, exercise, outdoor rec., camping, hiking, movies, food, cooking, clean energy, living efficiently, etc.

Apoorva: Art, Adventure, Science, Meeting people, New experiences, Nature, Music, Living healthy and Happy

• arts
• culture
• coloring
• dining
• cooking
• indian food
• exercise
• movies
• reading
• traveling
• watching sports
• socializing
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• camping
• surfing
• sports
• history
• languages
• science
• historic sites
• rivers
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Jake:
Music: Wilco, Avett Bros, Josh Ritter, Band of Horses, Modest Mouse
Movies: Rocky Series, House of Cards, Narcos, Homeland, Brooklyn, Sicario, The Martian
Books:Army @ Dawn, Savage War of Peace

Apoorva:
Music: Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Indian music, Soul and Jazz
Movies: Science Fiction, Biographies, Thrillers, Rocky 1,2,3, and 4
Books: alchemist, Veronica decides to die, Kane and Abel, Tuesdays with Morrie, 11 minutes, Fountainhead, Kite Runner

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Jake: Traveled to many places within the US and outside, Lived for 6 months in afghanistan, Have an amazing girlfriend.

Apoorva: Traveled 8000 miles away from home to live the American dream, Saved lives working in the medical field, Climbed a 14K ft mountain for my first hike, Did my first art exhibit

Teach, Learn, Share

Stop existing, start living!
Life is too short to call it little, Live life king size!
Have an open heart and mind, the soul travels a long way when the heart and mind are free of inhibitions.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Jake: Friendship, conversation, stories about Midwest America, Rocky Mountains, Missouri Rivers, Midwest craft brewing...Midwest 'contact'.

Apoorva: Share culture and stories about India, teach you how to cook Indian food, and languages, medical experiences, and art :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Greece, India, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, India