Hello! I’m a 25-year-old Graduate Architect from India, & presently living in Dublin. I’ve gathered varying experiences in commercial, real estate, and residential projects, events, and graphic design.

Realizing that there is a need for the mindful and responsible design of the built environment, I started pursuing Masters in Architectural Science, Sustainable Building Design and Performance from University College Dublin, Ireland. As corny as it sounds, this decision was somehow inspired by my 14-year-old self who was awestruck by Irish beauty after watching the movie PS I love you :P

I haven't regretted this decision so far, Ireland has been very welcoming and being a nature-lover, I have enjoyed incredible nature hikes, picnics and barbecues just making the most of sunny days.

I also work as a part-time front desk receptionist at a Georgian Bed and breakfast hotel in Dublin where I get paid to meet travelers across the world every day. How awesome is that!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Growing up, I could never fit in the crowds. I was an oddball who could never really follow a set path. Being a brown child convincing your parents to go out and travel on your own wasn't exactly easy. Now that I live in Europe by myself, I want to utilize every opportunity I get, with every penny I have saved to travel and travel more and live my dream.

I'm pretty easy going and laid back, at the same time passionate about the everyday little things. Having lived in Dublin for almost a year now and studying in an International University had molded me into a more global person and I don't think I belong to one particular place anymore.

Being an architect, it's the little cobbled streets, the quirky facades, and color pops of less-visited corners of any city that excite me. And I believe, the best way to discover them would be with a local.

Interests

• theater
• architecture
• fashion
• bachata
• italian food
• indian food
• running
• music
• art
• food
• nature
• sustainability
• stories
• traveller
• cuban salsa
• john mayer
• the lumineers

Music, Movies, and Books

John Mayer, The Lumineers, Damien Jurado, Queen, Jack Johnson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Not really amazing, but living in a country all my life, moving to Ireland where I knew no one at all and setting up a life for myself is something I feel proud about.

Teach, Learn, Share

Indian food, Bollywood dance moves, Hindi, Bachata Dance, music interests, all the good non-touristy Dublin spots, stories from India, always up for a walk or a hike.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm come from an extremely culturally rich land, India and live in the territory of Guinness beer, potatoes and tap dance, Ireland. I have lots of interesting stories to share :)

You can look forward to lots of delicious and spicy Indian food.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Portugal, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Ireland