I am a retail software business analyst who grew up in Montreal. One of my favorite hobbies is performing improv comedy or watching stand up. I don't smoke. I clean up after myself and I respect others. I enjoy good company because it is hard to come by.

CURRENT MISSION

I met my friend Mit (https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/mit-lade) in a Kelowna coffeeshop while I was in town assessing an offer. I ended up rejecting that offer. We got to talking and then he invited me on a road trip to Nelson, BC. I accepted and went on this adventure. Then he convinced me to go to Thailand with him and I bought my ticket. https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/mit-lade

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I was based in Germany for my european trip. I visited Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Munich and Prague. Although these cities were exciting to discover from a tourist's perspective, I did not get a chance to appreciate the culture during that leg of my tour. I ate their food, stayed in Airbnbs, visited their museums but I didn't feel culturally engaged. The only time I felt culturally immersed was when I talked to strangers on the trains in between the cities because I got to know them on a personal level.

Couchsurfing changed that. I have met tons of characters along the way and made awesome friends on couchsurfing.

Sharing stories about who I am and what I have done. Listening to your stories and cooking meals with you.

I can't currently host any surfers but once I return to Canada, I would love to return the favour.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Some of the best conversations I have had have been over a meal. They have changed my perspectives on the world and it has personalized my travels.

I intensively started using couchsurfing in Jan 2017 and so far I have really enjoyed my experiences.

Interests

-Bike touring

I like traveling on bike. I have completed two bike tours over long distances. I completed an Otesha bike tour where I biked across Ontario, Canada with a group of 17 cyclists performing a play on sustainability in front of students across the greenbelt of Ontario, Canada. I also biked across Canada.

-Nomadic Lifestyle

I like the nomadic aspect of travelling with a group of people. It gave me a sense of discipline to adapt to the group's structure for carrying out responsibilities (i.e. cooking food, setting up camp, acting) and that kept me feeling engaged.

-Comedy

I always had an affinity for watching comedy but I started performing on the stage a couple years back. I recommend Improv to anyone who is looking for a fun hobby. Chances are that there's a theatre/group in your city that will introduce you to that artform.

• socializing
• bike touring
• improv comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Comedians: Trevor Noah, Louis C.K., Dave Chapelle, Hasan Minhaj, Chris Rock, Michael Che, Carmichael, Andy Samberg.

Favorite T.V. Shows: Rick and Morty, Chelsea Does, Netflix Standup specials, the wire, breaking bad.

Favorite Music: https://soundcloud.com/pkhare3/likes

Books: Five Point Someone, The Call Centre

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Biked across Canada.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learn Spanish and absorb as much culture as possible.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Teach how to make simple vegetarian indian food. Like Daal Chawal, Rajma Chawal or Chana Chawal.

Practice your French or English.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Cambodia, Cameroon, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, India, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Scotland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada

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