I'm James. On a sabbatical to explore cultures, which something as a journalist I couldn't quite do to it's full extent, quite an oxymoron you see. So well I'm just traveller standing in front of a host and asking him/her to shelter me (Notting Hill all the way!)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To explore. To live. Apart from that your awesome company (PS: free stay)

Music, Movies, and Books

Jazz, Blues, old hindi songs, all kinds of rock. Movie buff so anything shot with a 70mm

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've worked with the Bengaluru FC and Olympians just after I left TOI. So yeah I rolled with some celebs and got some stories to tell yo!!!!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd first of want to learn how to be at peace with myself and many have said it comes from meditation and self-introspection, and since life has been scrutinised a bit too much, I'd like to give meditation a chance. And against popular belief we journalists aren't heartless creatures (well mostly!) I'd also like to take time to (if given an opportunity) volunteer for just causes like teaching kids, clean-up drives and other social issues. I'd like to pick up organic farming which my father, who comes from an agrarian family, tried his best to keep me away from, in their pursuit of happiness.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Any kind of help with regards to cleaning, cooking etc