I left India to move out of my comfort zone. We live in a beautiful world, I want to travel and explore this beautiful world. I love to learn about different cultures and different experiences that define people. Creativity has important place in my life right now. I love music and learning the guitar and music production. I love visual art as well , surfing and riding bikes. I hope to meet interesting people on my travels and bounce of their creative energies. While hosting me, I bring with myself a strong Indian Upbringing and culture that will be intriguing to say the least:)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I chose to be on couch surfing because, I don't want to travel the world as a tourist. I want to be a Global Citizen. While travelling, I want a more personal experience with a place and people. I want my travels to be immersive where I can closely experiences different cultures around the world. being hosted by a local is a great medium to do that. It also helps me build my network and be part of a larger global community. When I travel, I want that place to become a part of me and let different cultures leave a mark on me. I also hope couch surfing helps me meet interesting people across the globe and give me a chance to be surprised at what I could possibly experience while travelling like this.

Interests

I love music and visual art. Music is a big place in my life. I love going to concerts and bouncing of different musical interests. I am currently learning to play the guitar and learning about music production. I love to surf. Surfing has impacted me in a way I cannot articulate. Its almost a meditative process for me. I love to read and pursue freelance writing. I do also document my travels through photography. It's a craft I am slowly improving. I am also simultaneously building me skills and understanding in pursuit of being an entrepreneur.

Music, Movies, and Books

I love alternative and progressive rock music and Electronica. Artists like Bonobo, Four Tet, Radiohead, Atoms for Peace, Mutemath , Tool , Karnivool, Alt - J , Jazz, Disco, House and Techno resonate with me. I don't watch too many movies. Some that stood out for me are Fight club and Bird man. I am currently reading Haruki Murakami's books. I just finished Kafka and the Shore and loved it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I applied up for the Collabriv Fellowship in San Francisco and got selected. This gave me a chance to work at Non profit and contribute to the Society. I also got to be part of Globally diverse team. My team had members from Brazil, Spain, Germany, Vietnam, Norway and Portugal. Working in a multi cultural environment was a beautiful experience. This fueled my love for travelling. I acted on this instinct and backpacked alone to Colombia, Peru and Chile. At this point it feels like a surreal dream.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach the guitar. i can also teach Indian Languages and share more about the Indian Culture. I can share some experiences relevant to entrepreneurship and can learn about it as well.I can teach about photography and writing and understanding creativity. I have also done a Global Leadership Program in San Francisco. I can share that course and what I learnt from it.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my culture and my love to travel. I can help with any domestic activities. I can share my experiences and what I learnt from it. I can my family that I have built across the globe and be part of each other's global community.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

British Indian Ocean Territory, India, Netherlands, United States