Hi, Fellow Traveler!

I run my own Warehousing Business and also operate 3 AirBnBs as a "Super Host" for the past 7 Years (Homestay Apartments) which are also tagged "Golden Guest Favorite" (Top 1% Property) by AirBnB.

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Link to my AirBnB Profile: https://www.airbnb.co.in/users/show/10206793
Link to my Instagram Account: @pravesh.kothari
My Email Address: LEARNPRAVESH@GMAIL.COM
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That does not give me a lot of time away from Kolkata. However, I like to travel when I get time off.

So far I've ventured to Italy (Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice), France (Paris), Switzerland (Interlaken, Lucerne, Bern, Basel), Singapore, China (Xian, Shanghai, Shenzen, Beijing), Egypt (Cairo, Marsa Matruh, Siwa, Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor), Nepal, Hong Kong, Vatican City, Germany, Oman, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and lived in Dubai, UAE for over two years.

Domestically in India, I have travelled to over 23 states & UTs.

I am headed to Vietnam in October, 2024 for around 2 weeks.

I love to see the world and the people in it!

What intrigues me most is the paradox in the vast diversity yet core similarity that we share as humankind-anywhere in the world.

I like People. Meeting them. Understanding them. Getting to know them.

I believe the real value in life is found in relationships - even those that only lasts one conversation long. I love life and believe in living it to the fullest.

Most people describe me as 'pleasant' and having 'a permanent smile'. I can't help it - seriously. I love putting smiles on people's faces too and if that means going the extra mile, its worth it!

You could pop up any questions you have, and I'll try my best to answer the back, as many as I can. Do let me know if you need any specific assistance before you arrive here such as a local sim card, list of great food joints nearby, best touristic spots, or anything crazy that pops up!

Crazy is the new classy any which ways! So go ahead and keep checking off your kickass bucket list!

As Ibn Battuta, the great traveler once said, "Travelling - it leaves you speechless; then turns you into a storyteller"

Ciao !

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new, interesting, amazing, sparkling, bubbly, spooky, fun-loving, dynamic, energetic, charismatic people; collaborate with them in some meaningful way possible.

Interests

Storytelling, Creating new Music-Script, Photo-Journalism

• traveling
• music
• philately
• marketing
• international trade
• pump organ

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Unscripted, solo backpack trip across Europe.

Met Dalai Lama and Pope in person.

Have volunteered for a lot of social causes including the World Expo 2015 - the series of the same event for which the great Eiffel Tower was built.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Bhutan, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Nepal, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Italy, Nepal, United Arab Emirates