Businessperson by the day and artist at all other times. Things I love - Stories, Music, Travelling and Conversations. I travel to know more about others and in the process a little bit more about myself. If I could master just one skill, it has to be Storytelling.

And from where I see, I still have a long way to reach there. Nevertheless I am moving in that direction one step a day. Looking forward to catching up with fellow Storytellers and Couchsurfers on the way!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel to know about different ways in which life can be lived, other than the one I am already living. So, essentially culture, people and stories are the most crucial part of my travelling experience apart from nature, architecture and monuments.

I was recommended Couchsurfing by a friend who is himself an avid and active traveller. Going by his description and his experience of meeting / staying with Couchsurfers, I could imagine no better way to know well the place I am visiting.

Interests

• culture
• books
• singing
• reading
• music
• guitar
• piano
• beaches
• adventure
• trekking
• reading and writing
• history,
• history and culture

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Sufi, Hindi, Western Classical instrumentals (including but not limited to these)
Favourite Artists: AR Rahman, Amit Trivedi, Hans Zimmer, Ramin Djawadi, Ludovico Enaudi, Coldplay

Presently reading/listening:
- ASOIAF, Factfulness
- Audio book - "Man's search for meaning"

Favourite genre - mythology, history, human behaviour:
- Sapiens, Shiva Trilogy, Mithya, Jaya, Asura, Timeless Leadership

Movies: Bollywood all time favourites - Rang De Basanti, Dil Chahta Hai, 3 Idiots, Animated movies, select Hollywood movies as I get to know

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

The most amazing thing I have done so far is visit the Himalayas - once on the wheels (biking expedition through Ladakh) and once on feet (trekking in Har ki Dun, a Himalayan mountain). Both these experiences have had a profound effect on me which led me to writing about them. Here's a link to the blog about these experiences, mostly about Ladakh though:

https://lazyladdha.wordpress.com/

Though I must mention, I was equally spellbound by Europe and its culture, especially by cities of Prague and Barcelona.

Teach, Learn, Share

Depends on both our inclinations and interests. I would like to learn new things about the music and language of the host's country/region as well as teach / share about my musical experiences and languages.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories about the rich cultural heritage of India, jamming if the host is into music

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India