Hey there! I’m Pranav “Travelsome Pranav” Karad, a travel vlogger and a full time backpacker from India. I document my journeys, immerse myself in new cultures, and chase stories off the usual path. With over 170+ subscribers and 30M+ views on YouTube, I share the raw, unfiltered side of travel so others feel empowered to explore. 

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✈️ Travel Philosophy & Passions
Connection over checklist: For me, travel has never been about ticking off landmarks or collecting passport stamps — it’s about the people. I believe it’s not the place that makes a journey unforgettable, but the humans you meet along the way — the ones who invite you in for tea, share a story, or simply smile at the right moment.

I travel to connect, to listen, to learn — not just to see a country, but to feel its heartbeat through its people. Whether I’m hitchhiking through remote regions, couchsurfing in an unfamiliar city, or getting lost in a village, it’s always the human moments that stick with me long after I’ve moved on.

Budget with heart: I travel with a mindset of immersion, not luxury — I want to feel the places I visit, not just see them.

Creative soul: I love capturing moments — in photos, in short clips, in conversations — and turning them into stories that resonate.

Spice + Culture: I enjoy cooking (especially Indian food!) and sharing music, dance, and laughter from my homeland.

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📸 Socials
• Instagram: @pranavkarad
• YouTube: Travelsome Pranav

我为什么加入 Couchsurfing

I’m not just looking for a couch. I’m here for deeper connections and genuine exchange. I hope to:
• Learn about places through the eyes of locals
• Share my stories, photos, and experiences
• Cook a meal, teach you a dance or two, and swap cultural insights
• Build friendships that last beyond a single stay

兴趣

• theater
• acting
• backpacking
• travelling
• trekking
• gym
• meeting new people
• vlogging

音乐、电影和书籍

Movies:
I’m not much of a movie person — I rarely sit through fiction. Instead, I prefer documentaries that teach me something real: culture, conflict, history, psychology, or human resilience. Stories rooted in truth fascinate me far more than scripted plots.

Music:
My playlist is a mix of moods and memories. I grew up on Bollywood classics, vibe hard with 70s and 80s rock (Queen, Eagles, Pink Floyd vibes), and lately I’ve been loving the energy of Latin reggaetón — a rhythm I picked up while dancing my way through Latin America. If music can bring strangers together, I’m all in.

我做过的一件不可思议的事情

In 2021, I went on my first solo backpacking trip to Turkey. It opened my heart and completely changed my outlook on life. When I returned home, I was emotional — I knew something inside me had shifted. That’s when I made a quiet promise to myself:
“I will make travel my life.”

Two years later, I quit my job in England and took a leap into full-time travel — no plan, just purpose. Since then, I’ve been on the road non-stop, and it’s been the most rewarding, humbling, and eye-opening experience I’ve ever had.

Some highlights:
Hitchhiked over 10,000 km, including through Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran
Spent over a year in Latin America, exploring the Amazon, learning Spanish, and experiencing the vibrant chaos of Brazil’s Carnival
Met people who changed my perspective forever

I’m not just traveling — I’m living a dream, one honest connection at a time.

我可以与沙发主分享些什么

Respect & gratitude — your space is your trust, and I value that deeply
Stories for nights in — from hiking in remote trails to hitchhiking across borders and much more
A little spice — I can cook Indian cuisine (yes, sometimes extra spicy, hope you’re brave!)
Openness — I’m endlessly curious about people and the worlds they carry inside them. I love deep conversations — whether it’s about history, culture, belief systems, personal journeys, taboos, or the beautiful randomness of life. I genuinely enjoy hearing perspectives different from mine, and I never judge — instead, I ask questions, listen with intent, and try to understand what shapes someone’s worldview.

Whether you’re spiritual, atheist, conservative, wild, introverted, or eccentric — if you’re real, I’m interested. For me, every conversation is a doorway to a new universe, and I’m always ready to walk through it.

我游览过的国家

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, England, Ethiopia, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Peru, Qatar, Russian Federation, Scotland, Serbia, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Wales

我居住过的国家

India, Mexico, United Kingdom