Hi, I’m Mrinal (He/Him)
MBTI Personality Type: INFJ

I’m passionate about exploring new places, cultures, and perspectives. Traveling for me isn’t just about ticking off destinations — it’s about connecting with people from different geographies, learning their stories, and building genuine friendships across borders.

Currently, I’m working in an FMCG company in Goa, India in IT function. Outside of work, I have a deep interest in fine arts, music, architecture, landscapes, history, and technology. I love discovering how each culture expresses itself through art, design, and traditions.

I believe in being a good host, guest, and most importantly, a well-wisher to the people I meet. Whether it’s sharing travel stories, enjoying a local meal, or simply exchanging thoughts about life, I enjoy the warmth of meaningful human connections.

Always excited to meet fellow travelers, locals, and dreamers who believe the world is best explored with curiosity and kindness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I believe travel is much richer when it’s shared with people. Hotels can give you a room, but they can’t give you a story, a local perspective, or the feeling of being truly welcomed into someone’s world.

For me, Couchsurfing is not just about finding a place to stay — it’s about cultural exchange, meaningful conversations, and building friendships that cross borders. I love the idea that strangers can meet through this community and walk away as well-wishers for life.

Being here allows me to experience places more authentically, learn from people’s lived experiences, and also share my own culture, stories, and kindness in return. It’s a way to keep my travels human, warm, and memorable.

Interests

Music, Fine arts,Science, Archeology, History, Culture

• salsa dancing
• lgbt rights
• gymnastics
• science
• social work
• solo travel
• gym
• gayfriendly
• coldplay
• john mayer
• gay men

Music, Movies, and Books

Books-Poor Economics, Sapiens, Varity, The diary of a young girl, Diversity beyond tokenism, First 90 days, The Kite Runner

Movies/series- Before Sunset, Monalisa, Music and Lyrics, Titanic, Inception, Water, Chokher Bali, Pather Panchali, Finding Nemo, The white lotus, Behind her eyes, Sex Education, Modern family, Supermarket,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watched Northern lights in Finland for 3 consecutive nights.
Seen sunrise from Tiger Hills in Darjeeling.
Did Skydiving in Cairns, Australia.

Teach, Learn, Share

Fine arts, Violin, Music

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer some cooked food, some sketching sessions and some music from Alexa ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Bhutan, Canada, Finland, Germany, Italy, Nepal, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United States, Vatican City State

Countries I’ve Lived In

India