Human currently working in Chicago, trudging through snow and wind for six months out of the year.
I like to "live" in places rather than just travel through them, but till I can figure out how to do that, my motto has been "extended vacations" and "rediscover a place through all its seasons".

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As part of the "live a culture" philosophy, I'm really looking forward to meeting people from all over the world, people with the same enthusiasm to share and celebrate their heritage.

Interests

• wildlife
• dancing
• reading
• live music
• camping
• bars
• theatre
• biking
• flea markets
• walking around
• concerts and festivals
• hiking in the mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music : Foals, The Strokes, Mumford and Sons, Switchfoot, Tool, José González, Phoenix, The Shins, Sigur Ros, Mutemath, Radiohead

Books: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, A Movable Feast by Ernest Hemingway, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked around Kerala for a week in under $80 and had the best 7 days of my life.
Watched a Bengal tiger drag the carcass of its lunch 10 feet away from me in the jungles of Pench.

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, United States