I am very much interested in different cultures, and strongly believe we can really learn from one another. I'm easy going, considerate and friendly. It's interesting how different people from all around the world are. Yet, I think there are common things that unite us; just think of things like respect, understanding and love. I realize I'm lucky since I've seen so many places of the world (see my pictures as well), but of course I'd like to add even more destinations to that list. Particularly South-America is on my wish list. A boy can dream... right?

I completed my post graduation in public health and a fellowship in substance abuse at Virginia USA 3 years ago. Working full time at the moment as a mental health professional at a hospice for HIV and Substance Abuse detoxification unit at a hospital. I have a big interest in all things traveling and planes and try to travel as much as possible.

PHILOSOPHY

- Try to live for the moment and be Kind.
- Nothing is permanent.

Traveled to over 31 countries and have been to most of the Indian cities!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the concept of Couch Surfing! I am interested in both hosting travelers and Couch Surfing myself.

Anyone can find the most common touristic places, however I strongly believe that seeing a city or country through the eyes of a local, adds so much to the overall experience.

To experience authentic local life and not be locked away somewhere in a hotel room, which is what i have done for the past so many years of my travelling life.

To make friends from around the world!

Interests

Immersive experiences with culture, food, languages, landscapes, photography, cities, freedom, openness, easy going people, try new things (Down for everything ranging from shots of absinthe to overthrowing a government :))

I count myself lucky that I've traveled to so many great places around the world. I've seen about 14 of the 50 states of the USA, including the West coast (Oregon, Washington), the East coast (Boston, New York City, and Washington DC), the Midwest (Chicago) and attended University in Virginia.

• photography
• coffee
• running
• aviation
• traveling
• psychology
• food
• learning languages
• mindfulness
• mental health
• planes
• history and culture
• chinese checker

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Conversations With Myself (Nelson Mandela), Tuesdays with Morrie (Mitch Albom), The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse (Charlie Mackesy), The Ikigai Journey (Hector Garcia), The body keeps the score (Bessel van der Kolk), You are here (Thich Nhat Hanh)

Music: Roxette / Ben Platt / James Blunt / One Republic / ABBA / The Weeknd / JBalvin / Gary Barlow / Robbie Williams / Westlife/ Guns N Roses / Steps / Jon Secada / Andrea Bocelli

Movies: X Men Series / Top Gun Maverick / The Matrix / 300/ A beautiful mind / Taal / Munich / Into the wild / The sound of music / Walk the line / The curious case of Benjamin Button / The Bourne Identity / The Joker / The Avengers / Mission Impossible / Fantastic Beasts

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

NIDA Fulbright Humphrey Fellow in Substance Abuse at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA

The Taj Mahal!

Spent two months - Nov/Dec 2016 interning at Public Health UK and moving to different cities almost every 5 days all over England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland!

Day trip to Niagara Falls! during covid

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: I have traveled to many places around the world and willing to share my traveling experiences and advice.

Learn: I'm very much interested in history, culture, and architecture, so I would love to learn about these things through sightseeing and visiting local museums.

Share: my passion in life, traveling, sharing stories, hiking, camping, photography, my place, aeroplanes and much much much more:)

What I Can Share with Hosts

For my hosts I can bring a typical souvenir from Mizoram. I believe sharing is caring, which is exactly what CouchSurfing should be about. Share my travel stories, how a day is like in the life a mental health professional working in HIV and substance abuse, if interested.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Qatar, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United Kingdom, United States