Hey there, I'm Tejas. I'm an avid nature enthusiast and a sucker for a good adventure, always chasing all things weird, unusual and crazy; things that make for a great story. My life philosophy is to collect as many life experiences and memories as I can in the short time we have on this planet. I believe that the best experiences in life are the ones that are unplanned and spontaneous.

Needless to say, I'm very open-minded and curious. I usually quench my thirst for curiosity by asking a lot of questions; by trying to understand why things are the way they are. So be prepared to be bombarded with questions, as I would love to know your life story as well!

I love comedy. Laughter is like therapy for me and my go-to activity to make myself feel good. I would describe myself as being fun and laid-back, but I also have an introspective side and love to connect with people over talks on the meaning of life, love, the human mind, philosophy, or any current topics, from artificial intelligence to geopolitics, political correctness and wokeism.

If you are looking to be hosted, send me a message and I'll be happy to share the details. I'm very selective on who I choose to host and would appreciate personalized requests. Please consider reading my profile completely and mentioning anything that interests you or things we may have in common.

INFP / INFJ

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling:
I would love to experience the culture of the countries that I travel to in an authentic way. No better way to achieve this than by staying with a local.

Hosting:
I'm open to hosting. For more details, check the "House Arrangements" section.

Interests

• singing
• coffee
• running
• reading
• minimalism
• music
• live music
• karaoke
• hiking
• backpacking
• geopolitics
• philosophy
• psychology
• budget travel
• food
• nature
• adventure
• people
• personal development
• exploring
• outdoors
• stand up comedy
• long walks
• drinks
• pubs
• debating
• introspection
• stoicism
• night drives

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music:
Indie, Alternative Rock, EDM, Afrobeat, Techno, Music from the '70s-'90s.

Favorite TV Shows:
Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You?, Afterlife, Crash Landing on You, Living With Yourself, Black Mirror, Impractical Jokers, Fleabag

Favorite Movies:
Before Sunrise Trilogy, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Family Man, About Time, PK, The Invention of Lying, The Intouchables, 500 Days of Summer, Shutter Island, Dead Poets Society

Favorite Youtube Channels:
Bald and Bankrupt (My biggest travel inspiration), Herald Baldr, Tom Scott, Veritasium, Kurzgezagt, Internet Comment Etiquitte

Favorite Stand-up Comedians:
Ricky Gervais, Louis CK, Lee Mack, Jimmy Carr, Trevor Noah

Favorite Books:
Happy: Why More or Less Everything is Fine - Darren Brown
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah Harari
Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman
Born a Crime - Trevor Noah
Neither Here Nor There - Bill Bryson
Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky
The Nordic Theory of Everything - Anu Partanen
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck - Mark Manson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

✅ Stayed in a Maasai Tribal Village for 24 hours in rural Kenya
✅ Drank goat blood straight out of a slaughtered goat
✅ Volunteered as a waiter and kitchen staff across multiple restaurants in China while only knowing a few words in Mandarin
✅ Attempted to overcome my fear of heights by Bungee jumping off 160ft
✅ Ate deep-fried snakes, scorpions and cicadas
✅ ...and lots more, let's exchange stories once we meet!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good conversations, exchange of ideas, laughs and creating memories together!

Countries I’ve Visited

China, Croatia, Germany, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Oman, Poland, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates