CURRENT MISSION

Travel around the world on a Yamaha R1

ABOUT ME

Originally from India, and staying in the Netherlands for the past two years.

I like to describe myself as a motorcyclist, traveller, photographer, and just a regular guy with an itch to be footloose. Sometimes, life throws me a curveball, and I catch it with both hands.

I love motorcycles, and have done about 80,000km on one over the past 4 years. I rode around India on a motorcycle before coming to the Netherlands, so I know a bit about what my country is like. (not just what is shown on the news!)

I did my fair share of travelling in Europe, and my mission is to experience as many new places, people, cultures and regions as I can in the short time that I have. I am easy going, love hanging out with interesting people, ride bikes and in general, get a good beer and have a nice discussion. I also like miniature photography (check out my photos to know more)

If you have the time, please check out my blog: www.footloosenomad.com. I blog on it quite regularly on interesting topics and unconventional travel stories. It is like my baby, and I am quite proud of it.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Hosting and surfing.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted a traveler from Germany for 6 days. I started couch surfing when I got to the Netherlands.

Hosted a traveller from Belgrade for a week.

Surfing experience:

Nil. Haven't had that good luck yet!

Interests

Favorite topic of travel would be travel, as well as just talking about adventure. I am a very passionate about motorcycles, and traveling on one. This is something I just would love to do for the rest of my life. I hit the gym to keep fit whenever I can. Other than that, i just love the outdoors. Books, music, writing, cycling. talking to people and sharing ideas, or just trying to keep busy!

• writing
• books
• photography
• beer
• motorcycles
• news
• traveling
• blogging
• music
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
Many to list, but I am a huge fan of Batman (ever since I was a kid), love movies on travel (Tracks, Wild, 7 years in Tibet) Motorcycling (Fastest, Hitting the Apex, One Week), and of course, movies like Shutter Island, Blood Diamond, The Dollars trilogy, Rocky (I-VI), to name a few

Music:
Pink Floyd, Coldplay, Metallica, Linkin Park, Foreigner, Journey, America, Engima, and a lot more.

Books:
All the world is a spittoon; Valentino Rossi: What if I Had Never Tried It; Jim Corbett, The Ghost and The Darkness; Ring of Fire, On the trail of Genghis Khan - an epic journey through the land of the nomads, and many more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I've done in my lifetime is embark on a month long solo motorcycle journey from the south of India to the North, and back again. Ladakh, Pangong Tso, the Himalayas... I truly lived my life those 26 days. Happiness was never absent, and the feeling of joy and freedom was priceless!! :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I would like to learn more about travelling, how I can do it smarter, and much better, and how I can help other travelers as well. I can also give you tips about travelling on a motorcycle, and getting prepared for one. Also, if you intend to travel in India, I can help you with it!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories, a good beer and conversation, maybe convince you to host me again, and get hosted by me.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Denmark, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Netherlands