Hello! I’m Mridul—a believer that life isn’t about how long it is but how deeply we live it (“zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi”).

I’ve felt the humdrum of routine grind—sometimes it’s just repetitive, dull, and empty. That’s why I chase simplicity, meaningful connections, and memorable moments—like days spent surfing, swimming, fishing, helping travelers, or simply watching the world go by, with no five-year plan in sight.

I’ve even faced down my fears—in my case, a deep, physical fear of deep water. Learning to swim was not just a skill, but a symbol of growth and courage for me. I deeply value relationships: case in point—a twin brother who’s been my built-in best friend for 33 wonderful years.

Storytelling and capturing life’s poetic edges are my soft spot—I could tell you who left California for Edinburgh with nothing but a suitcase and an unspoken feeling… The rest of the story? Let’s write it over coffee or a walk.

If you’re up for good conversation, shared silence, and living life a little larger in the simplest ways—hit me up. I’d love to meet fellow travelers who see the beauty in everyday magic.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Networking and seeing the place through local eyes !

Interests

• cooking
• reading
• music
• geopolitics
• trekking
• mindfulness
• spanish
• networking

Music, Movies, and Books

Artists - Fiddlecraft, Coldplay, Imagine Dragons

Authors- As a child, I used to consume Hardy Boys, Harry Potter and Agatha Christie but have also admired others like Khalid Husseini ,Elif Shafak
and Jhumpa Lahiri.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

As a member of AIESEC in Kolkata, I hosted 20+ foreign interns in 1 year learning a good deal about its always about different blood but same mud situations in their lives.

My house felt like a global village for those days with couple of folks staying more than a month’s time!

Teach, Learn, Share

Spanish

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, Scotland, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Wales