I'm an ocean geek (scientist) dragging his feet overland. I'm well-traveled but remain curious about the blank regions on maps - and bicycle touring is a great way to explore them. I'm combining my previous joys of camping, landscapes and, well, cycling. My current project in 2024 is a solo ride from the North Sea to the Mediterranean, and then head east to the Caucus mountains in Georgia/Armenia. I'm mostly self-equipped but look to hosts mainly for some company, to cook together and exchange with other travelers.

Interests

Independent Travel
Photography
Cycle touring
Reading & Philosophy
Scuba diving
Science & Naturalism

• photography
• dining
• reading
• traveling
• scuba diving
• biology
• teaching
• engineering
• physics
• science
• sociology

Music, Movies, and Books

The Shawshank redemption, Devil's Advocate, Scent of a woman, Being John Malkovich, Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, finding neverland... and tons more.

Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance, Darwin's Dangerous Idea, Consciousness Explained, Catch-22, God knows, The fountainhead, A Fine Balance... and too many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being a scuba divemaster in the Andamans, and living under a mango tree on an enchanted island.

Trekking through the Orkney islands to go see the Old Man of Hoy!

Trekking atop the railway tracks - through dark tunnels and towering bridges - at Sakleshpur, India

Exploring the transcendental nature of the space and time in the Himalayan Zanskar.

Traveling to Antarctica to witness the wildlife wonders

Teach, Learn, Share

Indian cuisine
Indian sociology
Marine biology

What I Can Share with Hosts

Indian cuisine
Deep talk
Travel photos & tales

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Belgium, Germany, India, United Kingdom

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