CURRENT MISSION

Looking to meet up in Jaipur this year.

ABOUT ME

I love travel, history, art and photography. I also love to laugh and to talk to people on my travels. I write (pro-bono) on the largest India specific travel forum (indiamike) and am a site moderator there. I enjoy photography and some work may be seen here: https://www.facebook.com/Arora.Vaibhav/photos_albums

I dont smoke, dont mind if you do. I love cats, can party occasionally but very sociable otherwise. I dont do drugs. I'm vegetarian (no meat, fish or eggs) but wouldnt mind if my host eats those. I'm deeply interested in culture, traditions, language.

I come from a small family - both parents are retired teachers at the university. Brother is a research scientist.

PHILOSOPHY

Live and let live.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I'd be happy to help with spoken and written english should my host be interested in the same. I've lived and worked for 3 years in the United States in addition to my continued exposure to the language here in India.

I have a deep appreciation for Indian culture and can provide explanations as needed, also tips about where to go, what to see, (in an inexpensive way, of course).

I can also cook very good indian vegetarian meals!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

First time!!

Interests

Photography (quite serious about it), travel, interesting books - mostly non fiction. I also write travel reports, especially to places that are offbeat and very few people visit those. My blog is here - http://indiahi.wordpress.com/

My photopage - https://www.facebook.com/Photos.VA/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

• cats
• birds
• fish
• arts
• culture
• books
• photography
• cooking
• recipes
• vegetarian
• walking
• partying
• traveling
• blogging
• fishing
• history
• science

Music, Movies, and Books

Enjoy non-fiction (mostly history). Soft music (anything on radio, really)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

First view of the grand canyon of the yellowstone river, birds on Chilika Lake, first view of Konarak Sun temple.
Walking on snow in switzerland. View of the grand canyon in US.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Indian cooking recipes - quick, easy and often in a single pot!

English speaking.

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Switzerland, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States