I come from southern part of India. I love arts, architecture, fashion, cinema and photography. I switched from my technical career to photography.

I am living in Paris for past three years. I have lived in Dallas for couple of years. I am recently into cycle touring.

I love to explore cultures across the world. Especially French, German and Dutch culture fascinates me in slightly different ways.

This section is for those visiting Paris:

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I have created a quick guide for travelers http://www.madhusundar.com/places-to-visit-in-paris/

Sometimes even if I cannot host travelers, I might be able to spend time in one of the following ways.

1. When I am free I take free travel photos only for Couchsurfers.

2. I am a member at 'La Cinémathèque française'. So I can take another person with me for movie screenings or an exhibition for free (typically I go there 3 days/week).

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Safety info
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Safety is a big issue in touristic places and public transport in Paris.

Please watch the following video from police department:
https://www.facebook.com/prefecturedepolice/videos/1334234256602113/

Tricks used by thieves/pickpockets:
https://www.thelocal.fr/20160307/the-tricks-parisian-thieves-use-to-earn-1000s-each-day

Please don't keep mobile/wallet in your pant's back pocket. Have a safe trip!!

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Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am here to meet people from across the world, spend some time with them and share something in return for the sleeping place.

When I was a kid, my grandmother used to say that - when they were young, random travelers crossing the town used to take rest or sleep in their verandah. They used to provide them some food. The next morning the travelers would continue their journey to some far off place. I used to long for this bygone age of innocence until one day I found Couchsurfing.

All of us are travellers. Let us help each before the travel ends.

If you are new to Couchsurfing consider reading this :
http://www.geekworldtour.com/en/5-keys-to-understanding-and-succeeding-at-couchsurfing/

Interests

Photography:

I love paintings, architecture and photography. I am fashion and lifestyle photographer.

Cycle tours:

It was my dream to cycle tours for many many years. My dreams came true after I came to France. I believe France is one of the best countries in the world to do long distance cycling. I am planning to cover various regional, national and EuroVélo routes this summer (2019).

• arts
• culture
• architecture
• photography
• yoga
• massage therapy
• meditation
• cycling
• visual arts
• nature
• forests
• randonnée
• ayurveda
• cycle touring
• reforestation
• psytrance
• radreisen
• fietstochten

Music, Movies, and Books

Music : Electronic, Turkish instrumental, Western Classical, sometimes pop as well
Movies : I love movies that are closer to the real life. I love French and Italian dramas. Recently Spanish movies as well. I am a member at La Cinémathèque française and go there to watch movies several times a week.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Quit my technical career and switched to photography.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you basics of photography/Ayurveda.

I can teach you the underlying principles for making a delicious Indian curry.

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I believe spending few days with you will add to my understanding of your culture. That's the best thing I can ask for.

What I Can Share with Hosts

1. I can take photos (portraits /of home)
2. I can cook delicious Indian food (I mean it :). I travel will with few boxes of spices and masalas.)

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, India, United States