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Overview
About Me
Hi, I’m originally from Mumbai, currently living in Prague for film school.
I’m curious by nature and travel has made that worse in the best way. I love understanding how people live in different parts of the world — what they eat on a normal Tuesday, where they go when they need to think, what they complain about, what they’re proud of. Travel for me isn’t about ticking landmarks off a list, it’s about human connections and conversations.
I’m pretty easygoing and adaptable. I enjoy both social time and quiet time. I’m not a heavy partier, but I do enjoy a good night out once in a while. Mostly, I like meaningful conversations, shared meals, exploring neighborhoods, and those small everyday moments that make a place feel real.
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
Because travel feels empty without real human connection.
Some of my best memories from trips are simple things — cooking together, sitting on a balcony talking about life, learning random cultural facts, or being shown a place that isn’t in any guidebook.
For me, Couchsurfing is about sharing time, stories, and perspectives. I’m not just looking for a place to sleep — I genuinely value the cultural exchange part.
Interests
- photography
- movies
- music
- hiking
- solo travel
- filmmaking
- cooking and baking
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Not just one, but a few moments that made me feel truly alive:
Scuba diving in Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
Surfing in Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Visited the India–China border at Nathula Pass
Paragliding in Khajjiar, India
Watching the world from the top of Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Dancing at a Fred Again show in Bangkok
Moved to Europe in 2025 and started a new life in Prague
First solo Europe trip: Austria. Hiking to Burgruine Dürnstein.
Slow traveling through Budapest
Hitchhiking in Italy
Cruise to Albania + hiking at Lake Bovilla (Tirana)
Exploring cities like Dresden and Kraków
Since Sept 2025: every month, a new country
Teach, Learn, Share
Teach:
I can teach you some basic photography tips (especially phone photography), simple video shooting tricks, and how to frame better travel photos. I can also share a bit about Indian culture, Bollywood chaos, and a few Hindi phrases so you can at least say more than “namaste” properly.
Bonus: I can teach you how to make an easy Indian home-style meal or a beginner-friendly dessert from my recent baking experiments.
Learn:
I love learning how locals actually live — daily routines, food habits, cultural quirks, slang, and small traditions. I’m especially interested in learning local recipes, hidden neighborhood spots, and how different countries approach work–life balance and social life.
Share:
Stories from growing up in Mumbai, traveling solo across different countries, and funny cultural misunderstandings I’ve had along the way. I’m always happy to share music, travel experiences, and long conversations about life, goals, and random late-night thoughts.
Countries I’ve Visited
Albania, Austria, Bhutan, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates
Countries I’ve Lived In
Czech Republic, India