I am an ex-engineer (dabbled in genetics), worked as a researcher in US. Now I am a traveller, music enthusiast, philosopher on the journey of self-exploration. I love solo travelling, trying out local cuisines, meeting locals and enjoy good conversation with fellow travellers.

I am currently on career break and solo travelling India (have travelled to Himachal, North East, Varanasi, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Ladakh, Kashmir, Amritsar, Mumbai, Goa, Kashmir, Punjab, Vizag, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Tiruvannamalai etc.) Previously, I have also traveled solo in other countries like US and UK. I have also been reading books related to philosophy, psychology, history, spirituality, economics and political science to get an understanding about myself and the world around us. Recently, I have started a meditation practice and have been meditating daily since 5 months.

Currently exploring South India since 2 months

I can offer travel stories, my life learnings and can cook food as well.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe living with locals, sharing and learning from each other's experiences is the best way to travel and in turn make friends for life.

Interests

Travelling, Music, Adventure Sports, Philosophy, Psychology, Economics, Spirituality, Writing, Photography.

• arts
• culture
• meditation
• politics
• traveling
• music
• economics
• history
• philosophy
• spirituality

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Motorcycle Diaries, The Stalker, Satyajit Ray Movies, Pursuit of Happiness, Fight Club, Into the wild, 3idiots, The Machinist, Mr Nobody

Books:

Spiritual: Ashtavakra Gita, Bhagvad Gita, Autobiography of a Yogi, Siddartha, Teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Vivekananda: A Biography, Vivekachudamani (reading currently)

Other: Kite Runner, Incognito, 1984, Animal Farm, Into the Wild, Poor Economics, Man's Worldly Goods, Talking to me Daughter About Economy, Quiet, Metamorphosis

Music: Indie, Dream Pop, Prog/Psychedelic rock, Classic Rock, Ghazals, Indian Classic, Old Bollywood.

Bands: Pink Floyd, GunsNRoses, Led Zeppelin, Tame Impala, Beatles, Swedish House Mafia, Coldplay, AC/DC, Frank Zappa, Jagjeet Singh, Prateek Kuhad, Indian Ocean, Anoushka Shankar, Mazzy Star, Oh Hiroshima, Cigarettes After Sex

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Snorkelled with Manatees

Watched Milky Way from the roof of my homestay in Kaza

Exploring my brain/thoughts through meditation

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories and can help in the kitchen with cooking food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Scotland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United Kingdom, United States