Hey there ๐ Iโm Vivek โ born in India ๐ฎ๐ณ, now a proud Canadian ๐จ๐ฆ, and have also spent time traveling across the US ๐บ๐ธ. I love connecting with people from all walks of life and learning about their stories, cultures, and perspectives. I believe travel isnโt just about seeing places โ itโs about meeting people, sharing moments, and building genuine friendships along the way. Iโm easygoing, curious, and always up for a good conversation (especially about food, travel, or life in general!). Now Iโm hoping to explore more of the world, meet amazing people, and create memories that go beyond photos. ๐โจ Oh, and I can cook! I love making Mexican, Indian, American, and Canadian dishes โ nothing brings people together like good food and laughter. ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฅ
Interested in Meditation
Interested in Movies
Fluent in English
Fluent in Gujarati
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
Iโm here because I truly believe people make places special. Couchsurfing feels like the perfect way to travel authentically โ to connect, share stories, and experience cities through the eyes of locals. Iโd love to meet new friends, exchange cultures, maybe cook a meal together, or explore your favorite local spots. ๐
Music, Movies, and Books
๐ต Music: from chill lo-fi beats and indie to Bollywood and classic rock. ๐ฌ Movies: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Into the Wild, Inception, The Pursuit of Happyness. ๐ Books: The Alchemist, Atomic Habits, Canโt Hurt Me by David Goggins.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Took a solo trip to the US and ended up making lifelong friends I met completely by chance. That trip taught me how kind and open the world really is when youโre open too. ๐
Teach, Learn, Share
I love the idea of exchanging knowledge, culture, and life lessons. I can teach you how to cook Indian, Mexican, American, or Canadian food ๐ฒ โ and Iโd love to learn local recipes from your culture too! Iโm also happy to share what I know about fitness, nutrition, and finance โ Iโm a licensed financial advisor and part-time nutrition advisor at a gym. I really enjoy helping people improve their health and confidence, whether thatโs physical, financial, or emotional. ๐ช๐ก ๐ฅ I had a small YouTube channel I created a long time ago to share my travel experiences. https://www.youtube.com/@vivekvlogs9916 And most of all, I want to learn from others โ about their journeys, cultures, languages, and worldviews. Everyone has a story worth hearing. ๐โจ
What I Can Share With Hosts
Iโve traveled across Canada, the US, and India โ over 40+ cities โ and each place has given me something beautiful to remember. Iโd love to share my travel stories, cultural experiences, and some good laughs along the way. ๐ I can cook a meal from one of the cuisines I know, help you with workouts or meal planning if youโre into fitness, or share insights from my experience as a financial advisor. More than anything, I bring positive energy, respect, and genuine curiosity. I love connecting with people, learning from them, and leaving each place a little brighter than I found it.
