Hey my name is bela :) I’m a uni student from London. I’m studying anthropology at SOAS.. and I’m very interested in humans - our behavior, our existence in this world. I love travelling - living nomadically is when I feel the most comfortable and in touch with myself. I’m also an artist… I’m a very passionate painter - and if you host be for long enough I will probably make a little art piece for you. I hope to one day make a living out of it. I also have recently really been diving into eastern spirituality and all the values it entails. I’m originally Indian - my mum is from the Indian Caribbean diaspora and my dad from the Indian Kenya diaspora. I spent the first 15 years of my life living wildly in Kenya (which is my home and the love of my life), and since then I’ve been in Europe/ the Uk.

I know I don’t have any references and this may dissuade people from hosting me, but it’s because I’m really young (20 years old) and just joined CS… I hope to build a strong profile soon and hope u would help me with this.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It’s the best way to travel, and to meet people. I believe true travel involves meeting people from the place.

Interests

• yoga
• painting
• music
• guitar
• hiking
• travel
• art
• nature
• spirituality
• friendship
• biking
• peace

Music, Movies, and Books

I think it’s impossible to judge art through genres, I just appreciate good soulful art in every form as long as it connects with me/ impacts me

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climb the highest mountain in Africa - Kilimanjaro

Teach, Learn, Share

I can talk with you about politics, art, philosophy & spirituality as well and a good deal on decoloniality if you interested. I also like laughing, playing board games and spending time simply.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughter, smiles, deep convo, cooking, art, yoga

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cuba, Curaçao, Egypt, France, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Kenya, Switzerland, United Kingdom