- Born and raised in New Delhi, India
- Moved to USA on my own at the age of 15. Lived in San Diego, CA for a year before moving to Orange County, CA
- Studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic for a semester while in college and traveled extensively throughout Europe
- Lived in New York City for 3 years upon graduating from college
- Moved to San Francisco and have been living here since 2015
- Currently going through a separation/divorce
- Aiming to live a digital nomad lifestyle :)

Some principles I live my life by...

- Be open, honest and transparent
- Be kind to others
- Live a life of no regrets
- Don't fall for societal pressures; live life on your own terms
- Don't take life too seriously
- All good and bad things are part of the process. Nothing is permanent. Everything is meant to happen for a reason. Take the good and leave the bad. This too shall pass.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Recently separated/in the process of getting a divorce. Looking to get back into doing things that bring me joy and happiness. I enjoy traveling, cooking, meeting new people, exploring new places and am looking to make new memories!

My upcoming travels include:

- Szczecin, Poland
- Berlin, Germany
- New York City, USA
- Boston, USA
- Delhi, India
- Indore, India
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Dubai, UAE
- Oakland, California, USA
- New York City, USA
- Oslo and surrounding areas, Norway
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Singapore
- Melbourne, Australia
- Delhi, India
- Paris, France
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Vienna, Austria
- Budapest, Hungary
- Los Angeles, USA

All of the above are booked and confirmed trips from August 16, 2022 through December 29, 2022.

While studying abroad in Prague in 2011, I was a host and also couchsurfed while traveling across Europe. I was also a host while I lived in New York City.

Interests

I absolutely love food (vegetarian), traveling, meeting new people, learning about new cultures, discussions on mental health and conversations surrounding life, in general!

I will go to almost any lengths to try different cuisines, vegetarian of course. I enjoy cooking and I find it therapeutic. I'll make you some delicious Indian chai and great veggie/Indian meal in exchange for you hosting me ;) A chill/quiet evening with good food, and music alongside good company and laughter would describe a perfect evening.

My hobbies include traveling, cooking, meditation, traveling, watching documentary films, crime and investigative shows, and listening to different genres of music and mental health.

• culture
• documentaries
• education
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• meditation
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• live music
• jazz
• backpacking
• skydiving
• snowboarding
• swimming
• business
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

MOVIES: I like movies of all genres but my go-to are drama, thriller/suspense and documentaries.

MUSIC: I'm open to all kinds of music but it really depends on my mood. My go-to genres include hip-hop, electonic, jazz and Bollywood.

Books: Mostly non-fiction.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Too hard to limit to one.

- Moved to the US on my own at the age of 15.
- Studying abroad for four months in Prague, Czech Republic
- Skydiving
- Backpacking around India with my friends from States on an $800 budget covering North and South,
- Winter swimming in the Baltic Sea
- Exploring Central France in a camper van

Teach, Learn, Share

I was born and raised in India for 15 years, moved to the States on my own at the age of 15. Having worked full-time and gone to school full-time since the age of 16 teaches you a lot - independence, work-ethic, value for money, time, humility, appreciation for little things and much more! Been through lots of bumps along the way, be it personal, financial, relationships, family hardships but everything happens for the best. One thing I learned (and continue to learn) from my peers is that there's always something to learn from someone regardless of age. I have learned a lot from folks younger than me who are sometimes much wiser than their older counterparts.

Going through separation/divorce - gotta remain open-minded, resilient, persistent and always be willing to learn! Everything happens for a reason.

I'm big on mental health. Love talking, discussing and advocating for topics in/around mental health. I'm an open book - please ask away!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, cultural diversity, love for music, practicing language, sense of humor and laughter and a passion for social justice and travel. In other words, my life experiences and a good laugh!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Czech Republic, India, United States