Additional Corona note: I've been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 , looking forward to welcoming travellers again! Now, about me: It's kind of obvious that I love travelling and that is why I'm on Couchsurfing. I love all things vintage and new experiences. Books, coffee, and dogs make me happy! Attorney by profession. Sanely insane. Highly professional at work. Trustworthy friend. Multitasking. Adventure loving. Extrovert. Assertive. .

CURRENT MISSION Learning Hindi. Didn’t learn Burmese but had a go at Thai! Traveled back home to Europe, commonly referred to as “ 😌 old Europe“ . Now again in Asia !!! ”. Myanmar- Thailand- Vietnam- India ABOUT ME I am born under the sign of a gypsy. I ve lived my baby years up to 27 in Austria, where the hills are alive with the sound of music. Learnt a great deal from life in Canada and travels through the U.S. Yes, I do love America! 8 years in China has been a bit of a challenge, same here in India. As an international teacher I do have a rich life, with lots of travel, and a facility to make friends all over the world, assimilate aspects of new cultures. What'else? Mindset for growth and life long learner!. 😊 Answer these questions if you seriously want to stay as a guest: 1. «  The apparition of these faces in the crowd; Petals on a wet, black bough. 2. Etranger, qui est tu? …. Who wrote these poems? 1. _________________. 2. ______________ PHILOSOPHY Never take no as an answer! It's not about how much you have but how much you give, think about it! SDG- take care of our environment and all living beings including rivers and clouds!

Want to connect to different people, know them and there lifestyles and above all build a good friendship with them ! Guys remember one this " one life is not enough to know the whole world, so at least make an effort and know at least a few of them " so let's connect and enjoy this beautiful gift of god " LIFE " I am vegetarian and an open minded person !! Meet me to know more about me.... New mantra : You feel shy.... u die..... n if u don’t feel Shy u Fly. !!!

I m Shailesh Ghanekar basically from Pune, working in Bharati Vidyapeeth Belapur Navi Mumbai in hotel management college as professor My hobbies are reading novels, watch movies, drama first day first show, listen music.

🔖 Read thoroughly before sending me a Couch Request…. “Strictly, a BIG NO to copy-paste and ChatGPT requests” - An absolutely STRAIGHT guy, so bottom and top up recharges, pls do not bother. Respect my sexuality and I’ll respect yours…. - Entrepreneur | Writer/Filmmaker | Activist | Karma Believer | Vegetarian | Proud Couchsurfer - Honest, sraightforward, blunt and realistic old school boy. Don't like faking things. Highly opinionated but a non-judgemental person…. Love good humour, fun and memes! - I frequently travel between Mumbai, Goa, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. - Please don’t text me or suggest meeting up just to sound or look cool. Mumbai is chaotic and complex if you’re not well-placed location-wise…. When I agree to meet, it often means rescheduling my work or saying no to others. I value genuine conversations over random words. Let’s keep it meaningful! - If I message you first, it’s purely to help, regardless of gender or race. I reach out to ensure you have the best start, reliable information, and a smoother experience, because that’s what the CS community is about. - I’m originally from Prayagraj - a Holy city in the North. I was born in Agra-UP, brought up in 10+ cities across Assam, UP, Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Have lived and travelled extensively around India, perks of being a Fauji Kid 😎 - I’m a KVite, an extraordinary, fearless, straightforward and principled man with masculine traits such as resilience, determination, and leadership. I approach challenges head-on and stand firmly for what I believe is right. I value honesty, intelligence and cuteness. - I’m allergic to mediocrity and stupidity - so if you “tyPe LyK dis” or like to say or hear the same thing repeatedly, and do not like to use your brain thinking someone else will do it for you, kindly don’t bother. - I can also help you with recommendations and guidance about places other than Mumbai city 🌆 PLEASE NOTE: - Pls don’t bother If you’re a Fokatiya (Freeloader) or/and a Chutiya (Jerk) - This isn't a dating app, so let's stick to talking about travel. If you're feeling flirtatious or horny, you can ask me for my Bumble link, and I will happily unmatch you there 😀 - Please DO NOT send me a Couch request if you’re dirty, you don’t like to take bath because you hitchhike, if hitchhiking is staying dirty then leave it, but please take bath and keep yourself clean instead of making shitttty excuses like “oohhh bro you know bro I’ve been hitchhiking bro, so I hardly get water bro, and when I get water I don’t get time bro, and when I get both, I don’t feel like taking bath brooo because I get tired broooooo, ohh bro understand my situation broooo, immmmaaa hitchhiker broooooo, give me just a corner of your home bro, that’s enough for me to make your entire place stink with shit brooooooo…… Ohh bro, I’m sorry broooo, and strictly a NO BROOOOOOOO! 😅 (pls do not die laughing) - I don’t like to meet people just to get references, I meet them to make memories. - I'm passionate about hosting, sharing experiences and discussing various stuff related to the life with fellow Couchsurfers. - IMPORTANT NOTE FOR GUESTS: As your host, I prioritize clear communication and mutual respect. Please ensure:- • You arrive at the agreed-upon time or inform me in advance if you’re delayed, especially for arrivals between midnight and early morning. • You do not bring additional guests without prior approval. (After chatting with me for nearly 10 days, a female traveller brought along an uninvited man she met on her connecting flight, as the guy played on her safety concerns, just to “check” if my place was safe for her, LOL 🤣🤣) Pls don’t disrespect your host doing such nonsense! • Please respect that my role as a host includes ensuring a comfortable and safe experience for everyone, as I understand my responsibilities both as a host and as a man. MY APPROACH: I refrain from attending regular Couchsurfing meetups due to a disappointing observations, many individuals attend solely to collect references, they treat CS meet-ups like reference speed-dating, without genuine interest in fostering meaningful connections. I've encountered instances where individuals have provided references after minimal interaction, prompting me to question their authenticity. I once got a reference from someone I barely spoke to for a minute, and then the same person was aggressively following me up for the reference. Lol 🤣 IDENTIFYING FAKE COUCHSURFERS: - To help maintain the integrity of the Couchsurfing community, it's essential to be vigilant in identifying fake people. Here are some RED FLAGS to watch out for: - They collect more personal references than Pokémon cards. - Their references sound like they were written by a robot with a thesaurus. - Lack of hosting activity, often attributed to familial restrictions, not because they can’t host but because they’ve a family at home and their family don’t know they’re on Couchsurfing, lol 😆 - Attendance at meetups with ulterior motives, disrupting the genuine atmosphere. - Dishonesty regarding personal & professional backgrounds. BRING ME: Smile, Laugh, Chocolates, Cheese 🧀 - I’m a typical Scorpio, if that matters. Also, my humour is contagious. I love good humour, fun and memes. - Elon Musk & Snoopdogg are my favourites. I CAN HELP: - with comfortable and a memorable stay - delicious vegetarian food - WiFi - personalised itineraries all over 🇮🇳 with best recommendations - can add you in my traveler’s WhatsApp group - can be your photographer if we’re strolling together - local contacts and genuine references in other parts of India - can help in free stays in cities other than Mumbai….. Current MISSION To live joyfully, help CS community without any vested interest and cherish life. UPDATED - 1st April, 2026 Also, if you’re reading this and you just wanna meet-up for breakfast/dinner/drinks or need some guidance/help, feel free to ping me. I’ll help you with the best I can :) IN CASE IF I’M NOT RESPONDING here, DROP ME A LINE ON INSTA - @belikevinayak IF YOU’RE STAYING WITH ME: - pls share your passport/visa copy/aadhar card on my WhatsApp. - no time restrictions as such but if you’re getting late at night or planning to come back next morning, pls inform me via text/call beforehand, no surprises would be entertained. - pls keep the place clean and do not litter your belongings inside the house. - pls wash your utensils PROPERLY after finishing your food. - if you’ve friends here pls do not invite them at my place without asking me. - if you want to extend your stay, do not hesitate and feel free to ask me. BESIDES ALL Currently developing and writing my debut movie script, a political drama set in the gritty and complex streets of Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest state. Simultaneously working on multiple concepts and actively seeking investors/funders to bring my cinema projects to life. PHILOSOPHY - High values towards life!

From the US with a Brazilian spirit. Next- Mumbai My favorite way to explore a new city is to go for a run and get lost and uncover the unexpected. Also, am just as passionate about health and wellness as I am about desserts and cheese I started a meditation practice during the pandemic and have just completed one year of daily meditation. My family is originally from Italy, and the little town where some of my relatives still live is my favorite place to visit. No one speaks English and there are no tourists, but an incredible church from the Middle Ages that’s a fading beauty. It’s magical.

CURRENT MISSION to make more frnds and see the world from their eyes ;) ABOUT ME i am a typical cancerian i like meeting people. Meet me to know more about me "Add friends with care. A friend on CS is like a friend in real life—it's a person you've shared time with and have respect for. By listing someone as your friend, you're telling the community that you have some level of trust in that person. Be wary of adding acquaintances, former friends, or online friends. Never add a friend that you don't know at all." *****PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME FRIENDS REQUEST IF WE DONT KNOW EACH OTHER . THANK YOU ***** and Please dont send PM saying just hi hello... if you want to say something then please do so ....

I love to travel and meet the people. I met many travellers / local CS members in Mumbai, Seoul and Taipei.