Hi, my name is Manu Aggarwal. I am from the US and am currently a Master's student at Georgia Tech. I love the outdoors, so I often go on backpacking or camping trips. I enjoy cooking food and learn different types of cuisines. I'm pretty down-to-earth, despite being tall, and I'm always up for doing cool things! I'm new to Couchsurfing and always down to connect with more people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've traveled a lot in hostels, and my highlights of my adventures are meeting new people in the dorm and making friends all over the world. I'm hoping to meet more like-minded individuals or locals. I’m always looking to make genuine connections and meet new people and would love to do something fun together!

Interests

• video games
• reading
• backpacking
• camping
• engineering
• wandering

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite movie and song are from Studio Ghibli, specifically Howl's Moving Castle and Merry Go Round Life.

My favorite book is Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima. I really enjoyed the interesting historical fiction setting, vivid imagery, and the philosophical debate.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I backpacked for a week from Abisko to Nikkalouta, located in the Arctic Circle in Sweden. It was extremely pretty, with lots of lakes, moss, and mountains. I also saw some wild reindeer, which were very majestic.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would really enjoy cooking or getting a meal together. Share some fun travel stories/ experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Romania, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Martin (French part), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States