🙏🙂‍↔️🚫Please kindly refrain from messaging us solely for meet-ups. Our schedule is quite tight, and we often struggle to find time to socialize. We truly value Couchsurfing as a way to genuinely connect with and host travelers, and we look forward to similar hospitality when we’re on the road ourselves. Thank you for understanding!

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🗝️ There's a passphrase in my "Accepting Guests" section. If you're interested in staying, please message me with the correct passphrase. This helps me gauge sincerity and know you're well-prepared for the stay I offer—no surprises! If you don't, We'll have no option but to bluntly decline your post without an explanation.

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Please make sure to thoroughly read the *"Accepting Guests"* section before anything else. It’s the most important part! 🙏💌

请务必先仔细阅读*"接受客人"*部分，这是最重要的！🙏💌

Por favor, asegúrate de leer detenidamente la sección *"Aceptando Huéspedes"* antes de cualquier otra cosa. ¡Es la parte más importante! 🙏💌

Veuillez lire attentivement la section *"Accepter des invités"* avant tout. C’est la partie la plus importante ! 🙏💌

Bitte lies dir unbedingt zuerst den Abschnitt *"Gäste annehmen"* gründlich durch. Das ist der wichtigste Teil! 🙏💌

Por favor, leia atentamente a seção *"Aceitando Hóspedes"* antes de qualquer outra coisa. É a parte mais importante! 🙏💌

कृपया *"अतिथि स्वीकार करना"* अनुभाग को सबसे पहले ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ें। यह सबसे महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है! 🙏💌

Пожалуйста, внимательно прочитайте раздел *"Прием гостей"* перед всем остальным. Это самая важная часть! 🙏💌

Harap pastikan untuk membaca bagian *"Menerima Tamu"* dengan saksama sebelum yang lainnya. Ini adalah bagian yang paling penting! 🙏💌

يرجى التأكد من قراءة قسم *"قبول الضيوف"* بعناية قبل أي شيء آخر. هذا هو الجزء الأكثر أهمية! 🙏💌
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🙋‍♀️ About Us

Hi! We’re Saloni and Shyamal, more millennial than GenZ —a couple who shares a love for travel, culture, and meaningful connections. Shyamal hails from Delhi and brings his calm, grounded personality to our home & adventures, while Saloni is a Bengali who’s spent years in Delhi and Bangalore. Saloni began traveling solo in her teens, exploring India on her own before Shyamal joined her. Together, we’ve been traveling and creating memories ever since, making Goa our home along the way.

Both of us are ambiverts but lean more towards introverted tendencies. Shyamal is naturally calm and a man of few words, while Saloni is a multitasker who loves staying busy, hosting, and sharing stories over good food. And let’s not forget our cat, Jiji, who keeps things lively!

🌍 Travel and Adventure

Saloni’s solo journeys took her across India, from the mountains of Himachal to the beaches of the South and the beauty of the Northeast. When Shyamal joined her, they explored over 25 states together, discovering the diversity and stories every place has to offer. While Saloni often documents their adventures, Shyamal prefers soaking in the experience.

🥳🍷🚬 Lifestyle and Interests

We don’t smoke and enjoy the occasional drink. Parties aren’t really our thing, but we love intimate gatherings with good food, meaningful conversations, and relaxed vibes.

☯️ Beliefs

We’re both atheists and generally avoid religious monuments unless they have historical or cultural significance. That said, we respect everyone’s beliefs and live by the philosophy of live and let live!

📱 Contacting Us

When reaching out, please introduce yourself and share a bit about your plans—it helps us connect better. We prefer chatting after meeting in person and might not respond immediately to casual messages. Thanks for understanding!

That’s Us!

Travel, culture, and meeting new people bring us so much joy. While Shyamal prefers staying off social media, you can find Saloni sharing glimpses of our life and adventures on Instagram @the_travel_pundit or at linktr.ee/thetravelpundit.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with local during my travels and seek unconditional support.

To give back to the community and help travelers visiting my Country

To come a full circle in the life of a traveller.

Interests

• interior design
• cooking
• gardening
• coding
• volunteering
• trekking

Music, Movies, and Books

🎧When it comes to my interest in music, I have a wide range of preferences. I enjoy switching between Bollywood retro tracks and the captivating music of Eminem, as they both resonate with different moods and moments in my life.

📚In the world of literature, I find myself drawn to the works of authors like Rick Riordan, Cecelia Ahern, Paulo Coelho, and Khalid Hossain, each offering unique perspectives and storytelling.

🎥I particularly have a soft spot for wartime stories that touch the depths of human emotions. Films like "Pearl Harbor," "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas," and series like "Outlander," "Riverdale," and "Anne with an E" have left a lasting impact on me. I also have a fondness for retro English movies. There's something captivating about the charm and elegance of those bygone eras, and I find myself drawn to their timeless storytelling and captivating performances.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Travelled without bounds, Explored the beautiful planet that it is.

Teach, Learn, Share

Basic communication in Hindi, English, Bengali.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I possess amateur-intern level skills in various areas such as travel content writing, web development, and digital designing. If you're involved in a small business, regardless of it being travel-related or not, I can provide assistance and guidance on how to enhance these aspects. Whether you need help refining your website, creating engaging content, or improving your digital presence, I'm here to lend a hand.

Art has always been a passion of mine, and I like to think I'm pretty good at it. If you're looking to add some artistic flair to your space, I can offer assistance with mural painting or even help with the interior design of your place. There's something special about transforming a space into a vibrant and visually appealing environment, and I would be thrilled to contribute to that.

So, if you're seeking support in any of these areas or have a creative project in mind, feel free to reach out. I'm excited to collaborate and bring your ideas to life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Maldives, Sri Lanka

Countries I’ve Lived In

India