Hey there! I'm a musician and photographer who's currently living and working out of his backpack. I wanted to slow down my life and focus on making meaningful connections and also on making art and music. So I packed my apartment, reorganised my work and took off!

I like taking it easy and I prefer staying in one place and exploring it instead of flitting about, ticking boxes. This is also why I'm on couch surfing. There's no one like a good host to show you the best part of any place. I should know, I used to host initially and I loved it!

I'm into yoga and meditation and I love cooking! The satisfaction of making and eating a good meal is greatly heightened when it is shared with others. I'm vegetarian (sattvic), so you can look forward to enjoying veggies like never before :)

I look forward to offering you my company, my skills and my deepest gratitude for hosting me as I fulfill my dream of traveling through my country.

Peace and love,
Shailpik

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I started using Couchsurfing as a host, longing for the time when I would be a wanderer myself. And now I am on the other side, looking to be a guest. My interest in meeting new people is still the same though and this time it's even better because I get to experience new places along with new people.

Interests

I am currently on a journey to learn more about yoga and meditation. Music and photography will of course always be there as my main focus. Currently it's more on the music.

• arts
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• documentaries
• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• electronic music
• nutrition
• intermittent fasting
• diet

Music, Movies, and Books

A whole lot of electronic, live, indian and world music. Lots of jazz too.

Some classic literature and contemporary fiction, non-fiction. Favourites - Terry Pratchett, Ishiguro, Kamus, Patrick Rothfuss, Chomsky, Marcus Aurelius, Asimov

Lots of Anime, music and art documentaries, sci-fi and epic fantasy too.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Vipassana meditation. It's life changing.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: Electronic music making, Digital Photography and basics of graphic design, Indian cooking basics and intermediate. Basic yoga and stretches. Nutrition and keto friendly/low carb cooking.

Learn: More of everything.

Share: Lots of music, movies, documentaries, good food, good times.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Let me Cook you some yummy and healthy vegetarian food! I'd love to help you grow and take care of your plants. I love spending time with animals, so if you need someone to look after your pet, I'm here for you. I like working with my hands and make art, do upcycling or just be handy around the place and fix things.

This plus all my professional skills are there if you'd like to learn.

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Ireland, Nepal, Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom