I have a dream that, one day — maybe when I am 70 years old, I will look back at all my video gear, my rugged backpack, all the souvenirs that I collected over the years, hard drives full of memories — to tell my grandkids stories about all the experiences that I had traveling in my 20's and 30's.
I want to live long enough to see that sparkle of light in their eyes as I tell them stories ranging from how I helped rebuild a school in Bayabón, Puerto Rico; to sipping a cup of chai with their grandmother on Marine Drive, Mumbai.

Find my work on my YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/@adirocksist/videos

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

1) To meet new people on my travel adventures.
2) To capture local narratives from around the world.
3) To be a part of a community that likes to learn about and explore new cultures.
4) To host people from around the world and also get hosted as I move through different parts of this world.
5) To pursue my dream of being a travel content creator.

Interests

• cats
• dancing
• cooking
• languages
• beaches
• food
• filming
• football
• cultures
• short films
• video editing
• stand-up comedy
• interviews
• travel videos
• bollywood songs
• vox populi
• self-help writing

Music, Movies, and Books

I like to keep myself intrigued and often find myself gravitating toward different forms of artistry that may involve — music, short and long-form video creation, documentaries, different cuisines, football (soccer), movies, and audiobooks.

Here are a few that I love —
1) Vox Borders Series (YouTube)
2) Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (Film)
3) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (Film)
4) Ilahi (song)
5) Rockstar (Film)
6) Real Madrid (Football Club)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I worked as a News Reporter and Video Creator for The Martha's Vineyard Times for 4 months in the Summer of 2023. I lived in a quaint neighborhood in WoodsHole, MA where there were weekly open mics — where I sang a couple of times. This was a time when I overcame my fear of putting myself out there even when I didn't feel completely ready.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would love to teach and share —
1) Videography and filmmaking techniques
2) Podcasting and content creation
3) Cooking Indian food
4) Hindi and Kannada (Indian regional languages)

I am keen on learning —
1) Spanish, French, Portuguese.
2) Real Estate business
3) Cryptocurrencies

What I Can Share with Hosts

In my current living situation, where I already live with roommates, it is not possible for me to currently host anyone. However, I will be more than willing to help anyone with traveling tips within Boston or travel tips in general. Also, I would be down for a drink if you are in the city :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Bhutan, England, France, India, Italy, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States