Grew up in Calcutta, India, went to uni in Singapore, and currently working there.

Engineer by trade by trade, fitness fanatic, music lover, travel enthusiast, and food junkie by passion.

Trying to survive one moment at a time.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Meet new people, exchange experiences, share stories, and if lucky, try to understand the place from a local's perspective.

Interests

-Music (I play the bass and guitar, piano to an extent; learning the violin. Bathroom singer)
-Gym (wannabe powerlifter)
-Swimming
-Football (used to play; just watch now)
-Gaming
-Travelling (23 countries and counting)
-Food (anything and everything, except creepy crawlies)

• culture
• dining
• beer
• fitness
• powerlifting
• music
• guitar
• scuba diving
• soccer
• swimming
• engineering
• adventure travel
• travel
• food
• gaming
• gym
• bass guitar
• dragonboat

Music, Movies, and Books

- Don't really read books.
- Watch movies frequently, but have too many good ones to choose from.
- Cannot tolerate EDM.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

-Swam with whale sharks
-Jumped off waterfalls
-Saw a shark on my first scuba dive
-Wandered about stoned and lost on my solo trip to Amsterdam
-Impromptu, impulsive overseas weekend trips
-Skydiving
-Scuba diving at the Great Barrier Reef

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach:
-I can give you tips on fitness (including nutrition)
-I can teach you guitar (although technically, I never have before)

Learn:
-New languages (I make it a point to learn 'thank you' in each of the countries I've visited so far)
-Culture
-Experiences from travel, life

Share;
-Cultural similarities and differences
-The awesomeness that is food

What I Can Share with Hosts

-A good friendly conversation.
-Cultural knowledge about my home country, and my adopted home country.
-Some stories about travel.
-An occasional joke or two (on numerous occasions)
-Any help around the house.
-Food (if I have any with me)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Laos, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Netherlands, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Singapore