ABOUT ME

I am an active traveler, curious and passionate about life, originates from Jaffna, Northern Sri Lanka. I have spent the best part of my life in the EU during the past 8 years. I am easy going and friendly guy who likes to meet new people and share exotic travel experiences. I don't party much, however, I do enjoy casual drinks with light music and healthy chat with like-minded people of all age group, and that is why I am in CS. Open for travel adventures beyond borders :)

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PHILOSOPHY

Wants memories to cherish on my deathbed but not regrets!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have been travelling solo often in the past and stayed mostly in hotels and hostels. At some point, I realized that meeting local people through Couch-surfing gives a complete new dimension to my travels, and a perfect place to exchange cultural-traditional values. This paved the path to my CS journey a few years back.

I surfed in quite a few occasions and also hosted a few people in the UK and in Finland. I also participate in CS gatherings in Helsinki whenever I have time. Every now and then, I organised & co-organised Cycling trips and Photowalks with fellow CS people which I enjoy doing it.

COUCH-SURFING EXPERIENCE

A handful of nice experiences as a host and surfer!

Interests

- Climbing / Bouldering (Beginner)
- Sea turtle conservation and volunteering
- Frequent travels, mostly nature themed
- Recently, I am very much into Ashtanga Yoga and I am enjoying it very much
- Love Photography, mostly nature themed (Please check out my IG & FB page links below)
- Hiking while travelling
- Healthy and fit; thus I am into Fitness and workouts
- Love Sports (badminton, cricket, squash)
- Love cooking and experimenting a variety of cuisines at home that I learnt while travelling
- Outdoors
- My recent favorites is the South American Pan-flute and still looking to learn. Otherwise, I listen to any good music ;)

Check out my Instagram and Facebook Photography page here:

https://www.instagram.com/gowthamgarry/

https://www.facebook.com/GowthamGarryPhotography/

• salsa dancing
• fitness
• yoga
• running
• movies
• traveling
• cycling
• badminton
• squash
• food
• adventure

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: All sorts of animations, comedies, actions and romantic.

Music: - Blues,
- South American Pan-Flute musics
- Tamil melodies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The MOMENT that I spent just below the roaring Niagara falls :)

Teach, Learn, Share

Salsa, Batchata, Yoga, Badminton, Squash, cooking :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Flexible, depends on my host's interest!

Perhaps some cooking, fitness, yoga, travel stories / tips, run, workout !

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Finland, New Zealand, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom