CURRENT MISSION Travel the World as Vacation time at job permits. Host lovely and friendly people.

ABOUT ME: I'm an overall happy, down to earth person. A scientist, musician, environmentalist, dance instructor and overall straightforward / low -key fun guy.

PERSONALLY: Salsa Dance Teacher, Scientist, MotorCyclist, Biker, Hiking Buddy, Pianist.

PROFESSIONALLY: Post doctoral researcher (Scientist), Nature Lover, .. in that order - :)
GOALS: One day TRAVEL the whole WORLD, Put those Colorful Pins + Memories on my world Map !!
and to do this While, learning how to play cultural instruments like Vibraslaps, Talking Drum, Armpits & Vuvuzela's !

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MORE ABOUT ME: I'm very easy going and like to read, dance or just Chill. I have an Eclectic taste in things and Scrupulous about my work. I'm very Non-judgmental and supportive in nature. I Embrace Indian culture which interestingly has a saying since 1000 nd's of years, "Athithi Devo Bahva" - which is a tagline by Tourism ministry as well. (It's Meaning: Guest is Divine, Godly).

ME AS A HOST: As a host, I try to ensure that my guests are comfortable and has the best CS experience of their lives.I love exploring various cultures/traditions. I'm a fairly good cook and not afraid to try anything.An Engineer, I'm an environmentalist at heart & love being around nature and animals. I workout a lot, take yoga/martial arts classes, and I am very healthy and live a healthy lifestyle
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FUNNY QUOTES (by BAD BOSSES): "One-celled organisms outscore him in IQ tests." "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge; he only gargled. Boss of bosses "I would not allow this employee to breed."
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RANDOM INTERESTING INFO: - On April 8, 2009, it was announced that Kal Penn "KUMAR from Harold and KUMAR Movies" - would join the White House as an Associate Director of Public Engagement. (Kal Penn is "Kumar" from "Harold and Kumar")... - Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice?" - Once, I put instant coffee in a microwave, and almost went back in time. - Walt Disney was afraid of mice. - Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
I would love to Host Friendly and Lovely People, at my place. Myself and My family (Dad's is a Medical Doctor..) so we love to help and take care of people and our friends., and also RESCUE and save Animals.

We can host in USA, UK and India.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
I have had lovely experience Couch Surfing in:

Miami,
The Florida Keys,
Tampa (Dali Museum)
Atlanta (Chattahooche River),
St Louis (the Arch),
Kansas City,
Portland (Rose & China Gardens)
Mumbai, (Elephanta Caves & Taj)
Gir forest etc.,
Guadalupe Mountains,
Carlsbad Caverns,
Grand Canyon / Palo Duro Canyon
White Mountains,
White Sand Desert,
Possum Kingdom Lake,
Niagara Falls,
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame OH,
New York (Battery Park)
Houston (Downtown)
Austin TX (Galleria)
Austin TX (Lake OASIS - Salsa evenings)
Austin TX (Barton Springs & River Rafting/Tubing)
Austin TX (Town Lake Kayaking/Paddle Boarding)
Chicago (House of Blues)
Chicago (Millennium Park)
Dallas (Devil's Pass)

COURCH SURFING EXPERIENCES:

Hosting and Surfing Both.

6 people (girls and guys) were my hostel-mates once.
and 1 time also at a Resort.

Lately i've gone to conferences where I couch surf for a day or two.
Made around 18 friends... and planning to add more.

We have established lifelong friendship and It is a lovely feeling welcoming others and being Welcomed.

Interests

Safari,
Traveling,
Harmonia, Piano/Guitar,
Long Drives,
Salsa and
Tango Dancing,
Food,
Beaches,
Volleyball,
Tennis,
City Life and Small town flavor.
Paddle-Boarding

Cooking, Exotic Tea (from around the world). Jogging, Bicycling, Mountain Climbing Hiking, Ocean (snorking & whale watching, etc.) Reading in Free time :)

Music, Movies, and Books

Movie: The Motorcycle Diaries, Armageddon, The First Man.
Music: Simon and Garfunkel, Beatles, Elton John, etc.
Books: Angles and Demons, Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown) & Non-fiction by Steve Coll, Agatha Christie, James Headly Chase, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

WHALE WATCHING at 6 am in morning in Cape Cod USA.
Olympic Mountains (Washington State, USA),
Andaman & Nicobar Islands (India), Grassroots music fest. (NYC)
Forest of GIR,
Guadalupe Mountains (Hiked All Trails)

Teach, Learn, Share

Salsa/Tango Dancing, Harmonica (always carry w me) Volleyball :)
Chess, Tennis.

What I Can Share with Hosts

POSITIVITY & FUN/GREAT EXPERIENCE

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Germany, India, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States