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Overview

  • 38 references 27 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, French, Hindi, Lingala, Swahili
  • 45, Male
  • Member since 2014
  • Business Head- Africa
  • Masters
  • From Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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About Me

Well, a few lines can never truly capture a person, but at least this will give you a glimpse.
I’ve been living and working abroad for the past 24 years, with most of my journey taking me across the vibrant and diverse landscapes of Africa—though I’ve also spent time in the UAE and other parts of the world. Travel isn’t just something I enjoy; it’s a way of life for me. Travelled to 65 countries tries, lived in 9, no matter how much I explore, I never get tired of it.
As for my so-called “bad habits”—let’s just say I’ve had my share of fun. I like to joke that I’ve been a bit of a spoiled kid, but hey, we all grow, right? Couch surfing is proof that I’m learning to embrace the simpler side of life.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

In the past few years, I’ve met so many volunteers working in schools and villages across Kenya, living in conditions I can’t even imagine for myself. They don’t have to be here, yet they leave behind the comforts of their home countries, giving months—sometimes years—of their lives to support kids in underprivileged communities.
I wish I could do the same, but let’s be real—I probably won’t. So, instead, I do what I can: I open my home to these incredible people before they head back, offering them a comfortable place to stay as a small token of appreciation for the work they’re doing. If that’s you, consider this an invitation—come relax at my place and enjoy a little pampering before you return home.
That said, Couchsurfing itself fascinates me. Meeting new people is one thing, but actually living, sharing, and exploring with them? Now that’s a challenge—and I love a good challenge. Honestly, I think there’s no better way to truly discover yourself than through experiences like this. So here I am, letting the world help me explore myself—one guest at a time.

Interests

Too many.... well, singing, playing guitar, piano, drum, indian classical instruments, acting, playing badminton, cricket, football, roaming around in nature, sitting alone beside ocean and blah blah blah blah blah....and dancing in rain, night out with frds, weekend trips, road trips, and blah blah blah..... ;-)

Music, Movies, and Books

Music : Any thing, should just not give me headache
Movies : Any, I should just understand the emotions which I normally do.
Books : I just read them when I want to sleep and not able to sleep. They work very well. ;-)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Skydiving—. There’s no way to fully describe that feeling. It was breathtaking, exhilarating, and absolutely unreal.
Here’s the funny part—I’m terrified of heights. I can’t even look down from a few floors up without my legs turning to jelly. The irony? I thought skydiving might help me conquer that fear. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. I’m still just as scared of heights.
But here’s what I didn’t expect—it was addictive. That rush, the sheer thrill of free-falling, the moment of absolute silence before the parachute opens… Done it 6 times and I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach - common, life and time will teach you anyhow, that's enough.
Learn - Always ready, just it should be not going over my head.
Share - Thousands of stories man, you'll be tired, trust me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

What do you want - house is not enough for you ;-) I can share my stories, my experience, my this and my that, so much that he/she will dare to come back... ;-)

Countries I’ve Visited

Angola, Australia, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, England, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Countries I’ve Lived In

Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Singapore, United Arab Emirates

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