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Overview

  • 26 references 18 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Hindi
  • 47, Male
  • Member since 2011
  • Software Consultant (not the most interesting job in the ...
  • Masters in IT
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Mission? Hmm... Make the best of the small life given to me by spending more time traveling and telling my loved ones that I love them

ABOUT ME

I am a very down to earth, easy-going, simple, gay, honest, cheerful guy, but at the same time I am very, very friendly once I open up with others which usually does not take much time. It all depends on the friendship vibe and warmth that I get from the other person.

I am a bit introvert but quite extrovert and fun with friends & love movies and music. I am absolutely crazy about both and spend hours on the internet for these 2 passions. I love foreign films as well and am always looking for suggestions. I am also very very passionate about dancing (mostly watching and wishing I could dance as well as some of the poeple around). I am ambitious and successful (i think) in my life and have realized that money will not always bring happiness. Its the people in your life that will be your treasure.

Growing up I was not much of a traveller, but for past few years I have wanted to travel as much as I can. My goal was to go for at least one new country every year. 2011 was very successful with 3 new places and 2012 was even better with 14 new countries visited. The streak continued in 2013, 2014 and life is good even this year.

PHILOSOPHY

A smile can change everything.
Whatever happens in your life, however bad, always has some good behind it. Accept it and move on. You will be a much happier and content person.
You should never judge a person. What might be good for you might not be the right things for someone else. Let everyone make their own choices and decisions in life as long as they stand by it.

If you believe in any sort of discrimination (religious, political, sexual etc.) then my apartment is not the right place for you at all.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I have surfed a few times. And I have hosted some really nice cool people. Hoping to meet other people form various parts of the world and learn about their culture in my new apartment here.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Quite a few in 2012. My experience was fantastic especially since I had never met someone so passionate about his city and country. The passion was very infectious. I am hoping for similar encounters where we learn about other cultures, values and ideals in life.

Interests

Music
Movies
Friends
World Culture
Food & Cooking

  • culture
  • dancing
  • dining
  • cooking
  • vegetarian
  • movies
  • traveling
  • music
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Film: Bollywood, Foreign, and everything in between. (except horror)
Music: Bollywood and dance music
Books: John Grisham

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Actually two:
Visited all 7 new wonders of the world
Travelled to all 7 continents

Teach, Learn, Share

I can discuss my passion for film for as long as someone is willing to listen : )
I love to share my previous traveling experiences with other and hear their stories.
Love cooking and I am quite good at cooking Indian vegetarian food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Wales, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, South Africa, Turkey, United States

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