Born and raised in a small town in Western India called Jodhpur. I have lived in almost all major metropolitan cities in India.

- A tech professional. At my last job, I was a senior product manager in a financial technology startup in Bengaluru, India.
- Have done 23 out of 29 states in India and (7/8) Union territories.
- My 1st solo traveling was at the age of 14.
- Have done Vipassana and know three other forms of meditation.
- Knows all racquet sports (pro in badminton and fine in rest of them) and learning golf.
- Scuba diver, have done diving at Andaman and Raja Ampat, my next goal is to a PADI instructor.
- Extrovert, easygoing, and very interested in tech, macroeconomics, F1 and aviation.
- I am on a career break to explore Europe, LATAM, and North America.

Instagram: rohitmishra3001
Google Map Guide: Level 5

Places I want to visit: Gold Coast Australia (scuba), Svalbard Seed Vault, Barren Island (Andaman), Nanga Parwat.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My flatmate introduced me to CS. He traveled across the US for two months and was hosted by amazing surfers. At one point, one of the hosts even postponed his trip to spend time with him.

This made me realize that although meeting right people is not in your hands but you can create an environment to meet and know like-minded individuals.

CS is one such place, and so I am here:)

Interests

• aviation
• football
• countryside
• formula 1
• macroeconomics

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: Whiplash,
countryside music.
Books: How to lead, thinking fast and slow, Nikola Tesla.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- Traveled from Leh to Manali (450 km) in 7 days; this is one of the most difficult highways in the world. Our vehicle broke down 2 times, no network for three days. Walked some 70 km to get help and supplies. How I landed up here is a story.

Teach, Learn, Share

Can teach the following

- Meditation: Guided and Vipassana.

- I am terrible at cooking, and I so want to learn it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- I saw a fountain of crude oil erupt from the ground when I was 7. How, where and what is something of a story.
- Personal Finance hacks: I know most people don't want to talk about money matters, but being FIRE (Financial Independent, Retire Early) is a different feeling altogether, IYKYK.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

India