Hi! 👋 I’m Abhinav, research scholar at IIT Bombay and a part-time traveler 🧳 with a deep passion for exploring India 🇮🇳. What drives my love for travel is the sense of courage, valor, and freedom 🗺️ it gives me. As a social science student 📚, I’m deeply fascinated by the diverse traditions, behaviors, and norms across communities 🌏—especially in rural settings, where sociology and economics come alive in unique ways. Traveling also helps me grow as a participant observer 👀 and an aspiring ethnographer ✍️. I see each journey as an opportunity to connect with people 🤝, understand their ways of life, and learn from their stories 📖. From the bustling streets of cities 🏙️ to the quiet charm of rural villages 🌄, every experience enriches my perspective on the world. I enjoy trekking 🥾, exploring local cuisines 🍛, and engaging in meaningful conversations over chai ☕. As a guest & host, I’d love to share my knowledge about Indian culture, assist with academic topics 💡, or cook a traditional Indian meal 🍲. Through Couchsurfing, I hope to build connections 🤗, exchange stories 🗣️, and create unforgettable memories ✨.