CURRENT MISSION

To travel and learn about clean energy initiatives in South America, Asia and Europe.

ABOUT ME

Hi there!

I've lived in three very different places growing up and it has given me a great appreciation for different cultures and places.

I was born in Bombay, India where I lived out the first 11 years of my life. It was an amazing experience filled with a sense of organized chaos with some of the most beautiful sights, smells and experiences I have ever had.

Next, I moved to St. Thomas in the Caribbean and felt like I had retired as a 12 year old :) The relaxing pace of the Caribbean taught me to stay cool and enjoy the simple things in life, which I still cherish above most today -- nature, friends & family, and good conversations over a meal.

My parents wanted the best education for my brother and I, so we all moved to California where I was introduced to the smartest people I had ever met. I was no longer the kid to copy homework from. I learned a lot about myself and others in high school. I loved and hated it, but ultimately, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me.

I love technology and am passionate about world-changing ideas. As with anything, we have a responsibility to use technology and science carefully, and I want to work towards making sure that the advancement of these studies is done in an ethical manner.

Anyway, If I continue, there might not be anything of interest to talk about when we meet, so i'll save the rest for later!

- Rahul

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I couchsurfed in Goa in 2011 year during New Years and it was magical! Stayed about a 5 minute walk from the beach and my host was amazingly awesome! That was my first couchsurfing experience and definitely not my last.

Interests

Cooking and food, wine, chocolate, traveling, movies, playing games, music (soul, funk, classic r&b, and popular stuff)

• fish
• education
• dining
• cooking
• chocolate
• wine
• beer
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• music
• fishing
• teaching
• science
• beaches

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of my favorite activities was zip-lining through the canopies of Panama in Boquette. It was a magical experience to float through the tree tops and I would recommend it to anyone!

Another amazing experience was the overnight houseboat trip in Kerala in India. Four of us buds from school rented a houseboat and had the best time of our lives on it. We ate fresh fish, drank beers, and talked and played games up until the wee hours of the morning. All of this on a two story houseboat that was parked in the middle of a gorgeous lake.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have experience in the startup and technology space, and if you're working on an idea, company or cause, I can help!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.