Hello, I am a Ph.D. Researcher and a Professor, who is currently living in the Canadian Rockies next to turquoise color lakes in Alberta, with a passion for exploring the world and meeting new people. I believe that the best way to truly experience a place is by connecting with its people, and that's why I'm here on Couchsurfing!

As I live next to prettiest lakes in the world, I absolutely love outdoor adventures like trail running, skining (still leaning), hiking, backpacking and biking. There's nothing like the feeling of exploring a new trail, breathing in the fresh air, and taking in the breathtaking views. When I'm not out in nature, you'll likely find me in the kitchen experimenting with different cuisines and trying out new recipes. Sharing a meal with fellow travellers is always a highlight of my journeys.

Apart from my love for the great outdoors and culinary adventures, I'm also a movie buff. I enjoy watching movies from different genres and countries, and I'm always up for a movie night with my Couchsurfing hosts or fellow travellers.

One of the things I cherish most about Couchsurfing is the opportunity to meet new people from all walks of life. I feel that travelling new people from different cultures, and hearing stories makes me humble kind, empathetic and overall, a better human being. I talk more about it in the next prompt :)

As a guest, I am respectful, tidy, and always mindful of my host's rules and preferences. I'm happy to share my own travel experiences and knowledge with my hosts, and I'm open to learning from them as well.

Overall, I'm an adventurous, friendly, and easy-going person who is excited to connect with fellow travelers and make meaningful connections through Couchsurfing. Take care of yourself. And, if you can, someone else too :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a child, I was a Boy Scout and since then, I have been involved in volunteering, helping people, doing social service, and community development. It left an everlasting impact on my mind and it instilled love and respect for fellow human beings, deep admiration for nature and wildfie, that only gives but never expects anything in return. It taught me the value of continuously learning about our world and the importance of contributing positively to society. I still strive to follow these ideals and ethos in my life.

As I grew up and became more independent, I travelled more. But now, when I sit back and reflect, I realize that apart from enjoying new places, sights, food, languages, colors, sounds, and cultures, it made me humble. TRAVELLING MADE ME HUMBLE. Learning about the stories of people not only leaves a deep impact on my life but also enriches my understanding of humanity.

As life goes on, I cherish those memories and look forward to the opportunity to hear stories, make new friends, and have meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds. Thanks for reading :)

Interests

• arts
• literature
• environment
• running
• news
• movies
• traveling
• podcasts
• quizzing
• fountain pens

Music, Movies, and Books

World Cinema: The Bicycle Thief (Ladri di biciclette), Past Lives, Little Forest (리틀 포레스트), A Seperation

Bollywood: Pyaasa, Kagaz ke Phool, Court, Three of Us.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

It sounds like flexing if I say one thing but I routinely donate blood for young Thalassemia patients.

Teach, Learn, Share

With my love for cooking, I can whip up delicious meals in the kitchen and share some of my favorite recipes with my hosts. I read a lot about food, and I'm always up for a culinary exchange, where we can cook together and exchange cooking tips and recipes. I'm keen on trying out local cuisines and learning about traditional dishes from my hosts, and I'm happy to help out with meal preparations during my stay.

My last fun experience was in Montreal, where I was to attend a conference and present my research but I taught my host how to make naan bread.

What I Can Share with Hosts

As a professor and social science researcher, knowledge is my bread and butter. I have perspectives on things, cultures and societies and I love engage in meaningful discussion about anything and everything over wine, coffee or just water. If you have a kind, I can help them with their term paper (LOL) and can also give academic guidance. I am saying because I reviewed the SOP of a host's kid in Philadelphia.

As an avid traveler, I have plenty of travel stories and experiences to share. I can talk about my adventures, share my Google Maps lists of the best restaurants in the cities I have visited, help you plan your upcoming trip, provide tips on budget travel and guerrilla packing, and brainstorm with you on which tourist traps to avoid at the next place your are visiting. I also love hearing about my host's travel experiences and getting local insights on hidden gems in the city I am visitng.

As a movie buff, we can talk about films and cinema and how movies have taught me so many things about the places I haven't visited. I can share my favourite movies and TV shows, and we can enjoy a movie together.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bhutan, Canada, India, Nepal, Scotland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, India, Scotland, United Kingdom, United States