I am Kamal, 52, from Chandigarh. India. I recently retired and am now focusing on things that truly bring me joy—travel, photography, nature, and meaningful human connections.
I love exploring different cultures and understanding how people live their everyday lives. So far I have visited 13 countries, and each journey has taught me something new about the world and about myself.
Nature has always been very important to me. I enjoy trekking, spending time outdoors, and observing simple moments through photography. I am also interested in meditation and reflective living, so I usually prefer peaceful environments and thoughtful conversations rather than nightlife or parties.
I live by the philosophies
- Live and let live
-Make this world a better place
-Life is a celebration

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I stand by the quote. "life is a book and those who don't travel, read only one chapter"
For me, travel is not just about seeing places but about meeting people and understanding their lives and culture.
Hotels are comfortable, but they rarely offer the chance to experience a place through the eyes of someone who actually lives there. That’s why I love the idea of Couchsurfing—sharing stories, perspectives, and everyday life with people from different backgrounds.

Hosted guests from Lithuania, France

Interests

Travel and cultural exploration
Photography (especially nature and daily life)
Trekking and outdoor adventures
Meditation and self-reflection
Listening to people’s life stories and perspectives
Learning about local traditions and lifestyles

• arts
• culture
• books
• photography
• meditation
• gardening
• traveling
• music
• instrumental music
• bungee jumping
• sports
• martial arts
• psychology
• harmonica

Music, Movies, and Books

Vedic chants , cliff Richards, boney m and Kishore kumar

movies- life stinks, sound of the music, imitation games, pursuit of happiness, Home alone

books- alchemist, Gita, around the world in 80 days, sherlock holmes

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

to overcome the fear of heights....skydived and bungee jumped

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach / Share

-Photography tips and travel experiences
-Stories from the countries I have visited
-Perspectives on meditation and simple living

Learn

-Local culture and everyday life
-Outdoor skills, farming life, or nature activities
-Different ways people think about life and happiness

What I Can Share with Hosts

I enjoy meaningful conversations and listening to people’s stories. I am also happy to help with small household tasks if needed.
If you like, I can take natural photographs of your home, pets, farm, or surroundings and share them with you. Photography is one of my passions and I enjoy capturing real-life moments.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Russian Federation, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand