Hi guys 👋

I’m Shubham from North India 🇮🇳

After visiting every single country in the world 🌍 197 out of 197, I’m finally back in India and staying here for a while. During my journey, I was hosted by people in so many countries 🤍 so now I want to give back to the same community. I’m open to hosting travelers here 🏡

I started traveling at the age of 16, when I left the traditional path of studies and chose to learn from real life experiences. Since then, life has been all about travel, meeting people, and understanding different cultures ✨

I love talking to people and connecting with strangers. Whether it is on a bus, at a small shop, or while waiting somewhere, I usually end up having conversations 😄 I don’t think it is bravery, I just trust people and take the first step

Since 2019, I have been documenting my journey through videos, showing a raw and real side of the world 🎥

If you are traveling to India and need a place to stay or just want to meet, feel free to reach out 🤝 Always happy to connect 🌏

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing Benefits:

Experience new cultures and unique perspectives.
Overcome fear of solo travel and loneliness by meeting new people.
Step out of comfort zone and try new things.
Make diverse friends and connections.
Trust in Couchsurfing's safety measures and get to know hosts before staying.

Couchsurfing may not be suitable if:

Prefer structured plans and dislike improvising.
Struggle with social situations and meeting strangers.
Require a lot of privacy during travels.
Find it challenging to accept different lifestyles or beliefs.

Interests

I enjoy meeting people, sharing stories, and understanding cultures through simple, everyday interactions. Adventure, unpredictability, and meaningful connections are what excite me the most.

• camping
• hitchhiking
• travelling

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have experienced incredible adventures in my six years of travel:

I slept on the road amidst the forests of Russia.

I camped in the Arctic Circle, facing the harsh conditions of the region.

I hitchhiked for more than 12,000 km in Russia, exploring Siberia and the western regions.

I stayed with the military near the Vietnam border, getting a unique insight into their way of life.

Hitchhiking over 50,000 km across 80+ countries, I encountered diverse cultures and landscapes.

I spent five days with a truck driver in Russia, covering around 5,000 km together.

I found myself staying overnight in police stations on multiple occasions.

I crossed the Gobi Desert on foot in just two days, facing the life-threatening challenge of searching for water.

In Mongolia, while waiting for a lift, I even watched Netflix to pass the time.

I hitchhiked and camped in the extreme cold of the Pamir Highway, where temperatures dropped to a bone-chilling -43°C.

Undeterred by warnings of danger, I journeyed to Magadan and Oymyakon during the coldest time of the year in Russia, where temperatures plummeted to around -60°C, making it one of the coldest places on the planet.

Taking daring risks, I ventured into Taliban-controlled areas in Afghanistan and even had a harrowing encounter with the Taliban.

Throughout my travels, I sought out offbeat paths and explored lesser-known countries, making unforgettable memories along the way.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
I can show you the real side of Indian culture, one of the oldest and most diverse in the world. From North to South to Northeast, every region feels like a different country. I can also share hitchhiking tips, the Indian “jugaad” mindset, and even teach you a bit of Hindi, Bhojpuri, or Rajasthani.

Learn:
I’m always curious about new cultures and love picking up basic words from different languages. If you can teach me something, I’m all in.

Share:
I have plenty of crazy travel stories from around the world, and I’d love to hear yours too.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer you a comfortable place to stay with home-cooked meals and plenty of Indian tea. If you enjoy drinking, I also have a great collection of alcohol from different parts of the world.

Along with that, you’ll get endless travel stories, good conversations, and a chance to experience real local life in a simple, warm way.

Countries I’ve Visited

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Azerbaijan, Colombia, India, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Russian Federation