Sat Sri Akal 🌏

Hello, I’m Gurbir Singh, originally from Wara Talian Algon Khurd, village in Amritsar, Panjab. I’m passionate about sharing the rich culture, history and traditions of Punjab with travelers from around the world 🗺️

Panjaab has four main regions — Majha, Malwa, Doaba and Puwad. I specialize in guiding visitors through Majha, the heart of Sikh history 🪯 and Panjabi culture. I love showing the beauty of Panjabi villages🏠 where travelers can experience authentic homemade food 🥘 simple living and warm hospitality.

I often share stories about the Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) in Sur Singh and Patti, including the historical Gurdwara of Bahadur Baba Bidhichand Sahib Ji, whose life and devotion are deeply connected to Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Sikh Guru.

Alongside cultural tours, I enjoy teaching Panjabi language basics, from speaking to writing, drawing from my studies in spirituality and Panjabi heritage.

I’m also a traveler at heart, eager to explore the world, meet new people, and exchange stories and experiences.

Hola 👋

I’m Cristina from Mexico 🇲🇽 and I’m a chef. I loves blending Mexican and Panjabi. Together, we enjoy cooking for guests and sharing the joy of food as a way to connect people and traditions.

While we currently traveling, I warmly invite visitors to explore Our village in Panjab whenever they can — it’s a place full of history, culture, love and heartfelt hospitality.

⛑️For safety and transparency:

We prefer guests with a complete profile, real photos and clear trip details.

ℹ️Important info:

keep give us one digital copie of your passport and visa, also we do ask guests to show a valid ID in person when they arrive. This helps keep the stay safe and comfortable for both sides.

💫For Indian guests:
You can show Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving licence or any other government-issued ID.

Connect with me online:
📸 Instagram: @garry.algon
▶️ YouTube: Punjab_di_talwar

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

-: For us, Couchsurfing is not just about hosting or finding a place to stay- it’s about connecting with people, cultures and stories from around the world 🤝

We enjoy meeting travelers, exchanging ideas and learning how people live in different parts of the world. Every person carries a unique story and those conversations often become the best memories of travel ✨

We love sharing our cultures too. I enjoy sharing Punjabi culture, Sikh values and simple things like writing your name in Gurmukhi or cooking homemade Punjabi food 🫓. My wife, who is from Mexico and a pastry chef, enjoys sharing Mexican culture, teaching a little Spanish and sometimes making delicious homemade desserts 🍰🇲🇽

For us, Couchsurfing is about friendship, cultural exchange and creating meaningful experiences with people from different backgrounds 🌏

Interests

Mountaining, Writing

• writing
• books
• literature
• mountain climbing
• love traveling
• travelling around the world
• mountain hiking
• writing poetry
• history and culture
• vlogger
• punjabi

Music, Movies, and Books

- I enjoy Punjabi love poetry, especially Heer by Waris Shah, which captures the beauty of Punjabi culture, longing and deep human emotions.

I am also a writer, and some of my own books that are very close to my heart are:
1. Tauheen
2. Skin and Soul
3. Swarg Lok
4. Fna fi Allaha (Story of Mansur)
5. Kok Shastr
6. Brahm Surre

Reading and writing are my ways of exploring ideas, spirituality and the depth of human experience.

My Mexican wife loves Andean music, especially Saya and traditional boleros, music rich in rhythm, soul and cultural heritage.

In films, I appreciate meaningful cinema like Better Days and The Color Purple, stories that carry emotional intensity and social depth.

One book that deeply my Wife Love is Grave of the Fireflies, a heartbreaking reflection on war, innocence and survival.

For me, music, literature and cinema are not just entertainment, they are pathways to culture, spirituality and the shared human soul.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

- One of the most amazing things I’ve done is trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp ⛺️, exploring the Gumbu Glacier ❄️ and climbing Mount Elbrus 🏔️.

I’ve traveled across 18 states of India and visited countries including United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, Russia 🇷🇺, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, Oman 🇴🇲 and Nepal 🇳🇵.

Traveling and meeting new people fuels my curiosity and love for the world. I’m grateful that my wife shares the same passion for exploration - she has traveled to 26 countries herself, and together we continue to discover new places and cultures around the globe. 🌍✨

Teach, Learn, Share

: We believe the best journeys leave you with new knowledge and friendships. Here’s what we love to do with fellow travelers:

Teach 📚: The beauty of Gurmukhi, the sacred Punjabi script - let’s write your name in it! ✍️ My wife can also teach some Spanish and help you learn a few useful phrases 🇲🇽🗣️

Learn 🌎: Your travel stories, local phrases or life lessons. We also enjoy learning about different cultures and sharing experiences from different parts of the world.

Share 🤝: The core values of Sikhism- equality, seva (selfless service) and Chardi Kala (positive spirit) ☀️ , through stories of the Gurus or even a homemade Punjabi paratha 🫓. My wife is a proud Latina from Mexico and a pastry chef 👩‍🍳 and she loves sharing her travel experiences, Mexican culture 🇲🇽 and sometimes delicious homemade desserts 🍰.

What I Can Share with Hosts

/: We love cultural exchange and meaningful conversations. When staying with hosts, we’re happy to share experiences, stories and a little bit of our cultures.

Culture & Stories

🌏We enjoy talking about travel experiences, life in different countries and learning about your culture while sharing ours.

Languages 🗣️

I can show you the beauty of Gurmukhi and Punjabi, even writing your name in the script ✍️ My wife can teach some Spanish and share fun phrases from Mexico 🇲🇽.

Food 🍽️

Food is one of the best ways to connect! I can cook simple homemade Punjabi dishes like parathas 🫓 and my wife, who is a pastry chef, loves making delicious desserts 🍰.

Values & Experiences ✨

We’re also happy to share stories about Sikh values like equality, seva (selfless service) and Chardi Kala (positive spirit), as well as my wife’s travel experiences and Mexican culture.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Chile, China, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macao, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Russian Federation, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Mexico