Hi! I'm Akash, a 26-year-old who believes that travel is about the people you meet, not just the places you see. When I travel, my goal is to step outside the tourist bubbles. I am not the type to just drive around in a car all day looking at landmarks from a window. I want to stay with locals, share meals, understand the local way of life, and really feel the essence of the places I visit—especially the mountains. Why I'm on Couchsurfing To get out of commercial hotels and experience destinations through the eyes of the people who actually live there. I want to share perspectives, learn about different cultures firsthand, and build friendships along the way.