An Economist by qualification; Researcher by profession; Have varied interests; love exploring new cultures and places, idling in beaches, chatting with people, sharing experiences. Open minded and intellectual person.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

When travelling in a new country or a new place, the best way to explore the place is through someone who has been staying in the place. Interacting with the locals and understanding their culture is one of the best things about travelling to new countries.

Interests

• cooking
• beaches
• eating
• graphology
• cooking with friends
• new cuisines

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Harry Potter Series;
Book themes: Indian mythology; mythology fiction

Music: Indian retro music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I feel I have led a pretty ordinary life which has revolved around my education and these days, around my work. However, something that I have done, which I think is amazing is that I have beaten the popular trajectories that people adopt in India and have regularly chosen the "off-beat" paths- be it in education, job or even my hobbies.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Indian cooking style and tenets of handwriting analysis.
I can learn about new cultures and lifestyles, especially in a historical perspective.
I can share my anecdotes and experience of living in a developing country.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I have several anecdotes and experiences from my life in India- growing up in a middle class joint family in a small and beautiful town of Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India. I have experienced the cultural differences in the Northern and Southern parts of India, especially the changing culture, lifestyle and mind-set of people.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Netherlands