[Update : In České Budějovice, CZ till Spring 2025 - unable to host in Deggendorf]

🎯 CURRENT MISSION

I am new to Germany, studying for my Masters Degree in Artificial Intelligence. I would like to travel frequently when I have time and host people in the small and beautiful Bavarian town of Deggendorf. I am up on BeWelcome as well - https://www.bewelcome.org/members/rohanmitra!

🗺️ About Travel

Travelling for me moves beyond the deep desire of seeing new places -- it is the source of connecting to the physical world, an immense act of pleasure. It helps shaping who I am, my views and my relation to the world beyond where I was born.
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I have been travelling for the past 5 years on my own terms since I made my first money. It is always about the people, their stories and the ingenuity of human connections that takes me to this hunt. Maybe one day I will travel the world, who knows.

Having been travelling across India, solo or with other fellow travellers, I only realize how less we know about the country. I have travelled from the distant remote parts of Zanskar, Kargil to the lush backwaters of Kumarakom, to the beautiful villages of Nagaland. I try to avoid tourist traps, travel light and tend to travel by bus or walk a city. Staying with local hosts, learning their local language, and eating their food are rewarding experiences which I value the most.

Travelling to Vietnam and Sri Lanka alone was a great experience too.

I like being in the mountains. I also travel to eat new food, see new monuments, or walk the roads in an ancient city -- trying to absorb a place one day at a time.

If you are in Calcutta, I would love to show you around. I am planning to get my own space here soon and start hosting!

👨‍💻 What am I doing right now?

I am studying for my Master's degree currently, I was working in India as a Software Developer before moving to Germany.

📧 Social links are important, so:
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan18/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohanmitra/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I deeply feel the need to stay and experience a place like a local and I find that on CS.

I believe it's a community built on top of trust and meeting fellow like-minded travelers.

I would soon want to start hosting as I get my own place!

Interests

• cooking
• coffee
• running
• hike

Music, Movies, and Books

- I read books, mostly nonfiction. When I do not travel, biographies, travel memoirs, and history keep me going.

- I enjoy a wide spectrum of music. Over the years, my musical interests have evolved from Metallica and Dream Theater to include a lot of Bach, Chopin, and Mozart. Recently, I have also developed a liking for Hindustani Classical music.

- I like world movies and documentaries. Sir David Attenborough is my favorite!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

To travel, to see the world is a pure gift. I find it amazing!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - Cooking(especially Bengali), Guitar(+ Music Theory, if you are interested). Of course, a little bit of computer programming!

Learn - Learn new skills and sports. Listen to your experiences and stories! I like knowing about cultures and society through travels and books.

Share - Friends, Connections, Food

What I Can Share with Hosts

- My little knowledge of food, culture, histories.
- Travel knowledge
- Basic music lessons

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bhutan, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, Germany, India