“We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.”

I’m Rawal, originally from Mumbai but have moved to Dubai in the year 2020 and found a job. I do costing and project management for interior designs. Sometimes I’m super energetic I want to live the moment whereas sometimes I’m just lazy. Recently I discovered that my brain is so full with work and projects that I do not have subject when I meet people outside work. I decided to meet travelers, locals and people from all works of lives, hear their stories and learn about things that wouldn’t be known to me otherwise.

I love eating different foods. I had been thinking of listing down different cultural festivals around the world (La Tomatina) and see how many are doable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Learn the local way of life and share culture.

Interests

Traveling (If it wasn't traveling, I wouldn't be here), Adventures(Hiking, camping, climbing), and travel experiences.

I can easily develop an interest.

• running
• walking
• reading
• traveling
• eating out
• hiking
• swimming
• economics
• talking
• gymming
• financial markets
• singing in the shower
• global affairs

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - I prefer British classic rock and opera over other genres.

Books - "Oil, Dollars, Debt, and Crises: The Global Curse of Black Gold"

Movies - "Bohemian Rhapsody"

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Paragliding
diving in ice cold river
Vipassana meditation(12 hours x 10 days while observing silent vow)

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach everything that I know
I can learn everything that I don't know
I can share everything that I have!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share stories and anecdotes from my travels. I can be a helping hand. I’m at their disposal.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Azerbaijan, England, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Macao, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United Arab Emirates