I'm Jai, I like meeting people around the world, experiencing different cultures, learning history, and current affairs/geopolitics

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've travelled a lot of the world, and so far I've not completely felt like I've grasped the local culture of a lot of the places I've been to, beyond just the architecture, history and general vibe from visiting these places; and interacting with workers or locals in street markets, food places or hostels, which has probably been one of the most enlightening things I do. But I've always wanted to have a more immersive cultural exchange and to have deeper conversations with people from different cultures, and so I primarily want to couch surf for that. Meeting up is fine for the most part, hosting would be nice as I would love to talk to you more and try your food. I want to slowly build up references too

Interests

• metal music
• economics
• geography
• geopolitics
• history
• philosophy
• cultural immersion
• art
• food
• travelling
• gym

Music, Movies, and Books

Metal, rock, alternative. Movies - blood diamond is my favorite

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Climbed Mount Fuego to watch a real life volcano eruption

Teach, Learn, Share

I can give travelling tips and strategies for all the places I've visited.

I like exchanging travel experiences with people

I also like talking about deep/academic topics in many different subjects, new experiences, listening to polyrhythmic music, movies based on real events etc.

Want to Learn - Anything, whether it be cultural, hobbies, skills, intellectual etc.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to help with cooking, especially if it's with a local cuisine/dish, washing the dishes, but I should say I'm only usually there in the evening, always past sunset, I usually travel a lot each day from morning to evening

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City State, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom