CURRENT MISSION

Being human - celebrating creativity - embracing life - making connections

ABOUT ME

I am based in Belfast, but grew up in Nepal and have an incurable travel bug, though I also like making myself at home where I am. I like making connections with people, and am interested to hear their stories. I believe in the power and potential of creativity. I like to experience new places and learn new things.

PHILOSOPHY

To be as fully and truly me as I can be, to live so 'in the shelter' of my friendships; and to have lots of adventures along the way.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I hope to experience other cultures through people staying as they get to travel and surf on my 'couch, and I hope at some point I will get to be the 'surfer', maybe on your couch!

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have had the pleasure of hosting quite a few CSers and so far it has been a great and varied experience. A way of vicariously travelling while also having the opportunity to provide hospitality and a small way into Belfast life.

Interests

I enjoy making things, painting, reading, scuba diving, cooking, lists, travel photography, yoga, and spending time with friends over good food and a glass of red wine or good whisky.

• photography
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• red wine
• yoga
• reading
• traveling
• painting
• scuba diving

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy a good novel as well as travel writing and non-fiction; just a few authors I have enjoyed: Shaun Tan, Edward Abbey, Ben Okri, Barbara Kingsolver, Dave Eggers, Annie Dillard, John O'Donohue, Neil Gaiman, Mary Oliver, Khaled Hosseini, Toni Morrison...
I have a wide taste in music, but am not an expert in any specific genre...
I love a good art house movie, and can enjoy a decent action thriller, but I have to confess to also having a high tolerance for 'no thought needed' chick flicks.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Peeing in Rongbuk valley (Tibet) at 3am with a full view of a glowing moonlit Mt Everest (at -9 degrees).

Teach, Learn, Share

oh - interested in learning many things, probably even a few things I could share/ teach...but listing them...hmm...

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belize, Cambodia, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, France, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Ireland, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Thailand, Uganda, United States, Viet Nam, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Nepal, Northern Ireland, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom

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