Hello, lovely folks of the Couchsurfing community!

I am an Indian expat, now living in the beautiful and quiet city of Eindhoven, Netherlands. I came here for work, and has been love with the city ever since.

I recently bought a house in this city, and a room has been lying idle, yet furnished - which is why I thought of playing host!

I really enjoy travelling and also meeting and talking to people from diverse cultures. I have travelled to over 20 countries, and I am eager to travel more. I believe that all of my personal growth has come from travelling and meeting people from diverse backgrounds, culture and beliefs.

** HOUSE RULES **

1. No smoking or use of drugs inside the house.
2. You can use the kitchen and use some of our ingredients, but I won't be able to cook for you specifically. Of course, we could cook together if time permits.
3. Please keep the home and bathroom tidy.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

My goal as a host is to understand and offer help to people - I believe in paying it forward.

I believe that everyone can teach you something new and interesting. Remember "what is obvious to you is amazing to others". So, I am always looking to hear interesting stories and experiences. I think it's this exchange of stories and life experiences that makes us better human beings.

My only requirement - be kind and don't forget your sense of humour at home ;)

Interests

• cooking
• running
• movies
• reading
• tv shows
• postcrossing

Music, Movies, and Books

As an Indian, my exposure to music is limited to Indian music, though I listen to English songs as well.

Indian artists I like are - AR Rahman (the GOAT), Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Sonu Nigam

Some artists I listen to (occassionally) - Ed Sheeran, Linkin Park, Bruno Mars. I also enjoy R&B and Afrobeat. Basically anything that helps me groove and shake a leg 😉

I am a huge movie buff - My favourite movies are:

- The Shawshank Redemption
- Game Night (I've had a lifelong crush on Rachel McAdams)
- 500 Days of Summer
- Parasite
- Pulp Fiction
- Knives Out Series
- La La Land
- Literally any movie from Pixar studios.
- Bangalore Days (Malayalam)
- Kumbalangi Nights (Malayalam)
- Thallumala (Malayalam)

FYI - Malayalam movie industry consistently produces some of the best movies that come out of India. Give it a try ;)

Series:

- Breaking Bad
- Sherlock
- Narcos
- Ted Lasso
- Wonder Man
- The Day of the Jackal
- Lessons in Chemistry

Books - anything in the thriller/mystery genre. Some of my favourite books are:

- Not a penny more, Not a penny less by Jeffrey Archer
- Going Zero
- All books of Keigo Higashino
- All books of Andy Weir (Project Hail Mary is a classic!)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

1 - attended a Coldplay concert - it was one of the loveliest, most amazing shows I've been to.

2 - Went from being a couch potato to a 5k runner - it took a lot of patience and training :)

3 - NYE party with fellow couchsurfers in London. It was the most fun I've had in a long while, and I danced my heart out.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've been an engineer all my life, so the best support I can provide is tech support :D

Jokes apart, I can join you in conversations about probably any topic under the sun. I love discussing anything related to tech, philosophy, the meaning of life, our purpose in this world and such :)

I'm also told that I'm a good photographer, and I'm happy to take pictures for you.

I also like to dance and I'm up to hit a club and break a leg at any time 😄

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Netherlands