Hello! Namaste! I'm Shivoy. I spent most of my life in India, lived in different cities and moved to Berlin in January 2023 to live a new one (best decision I ever made). I lead the product sales and stategy at a small tech company. Indulging in good and local food, meeting locals, engaging in outdoor experiences and understanding cultures has always been my priority while travelling. I love history, architecture, cinema (specially old Hollywood), art and try to be around music as much as I can. I am also an 80s lover and sometimes time travel to the decade in the clubs in Berlin. I always enjoy a good glass of beer or wine but something tells me I’ll be gulping more of vodka in the future. I do not smoke but do not have a problem with someone smoking around me.

I started travelling later than I would have liked to in my life and yet to start my backpacking journey - so I’m open to all sorts of suggestions and plans. If you are a backpacker who won't mind a newbie, hit me up!

I applied for the MARS ONE program 11 years ago but fortunately and unfortunately- was not shortlisted.

You can reach out to me here on messages or on instagram/linkedin, if you'd like.
https://www.instagram.com/alien_shore/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivoypandita/

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

As a surfer: I have always been an Air BnB or hostel guy and I stay at boring business hotels mainly because I often travel for work. A few years ago, I remember one of my exes telling me about her couch surfing experience in Istanbul and she described it as the best trip of her life. So, here I am. From Couchsurfing, I would like to be a part of someone's 'a day in the life of...' , but on the other hand - I am open to take it slow and maintain privacy also whenever needed and expected. I would not say no to an outdoor activity either (specially cycling!)

A big shout out to my first host Enoch, he set up a great standard for me as a host and an active contributor to the community. I’d totally recommend him if someone is going to Washington D.C.!

As a host: Hosting on CS is like travelling without moving from your home. I am looking forward to meet new people and offer my best to the community. I’m always curious about cuisines and appreciate open minded, relaxed and easy going guests.

Interests

• architecture
• photography
• concerts
• cooking
• wine
• beer
• classical music
• karaoke
• cycling
• history
• art
• cinema
• rock
• pizza
• museums

Music, Movies, and Books

I love rock n roll, metal, country, blues, bossa nova, latin, jazz and classical music. I always enjoy some good house and trance. Outside of western, I love listening to Farsi, Turkish and Arabic music and love the languages. I like watching all kinds of films and I am mainly into fiction, academic books and graphic novels.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Somewhere in the hills of North India, I once had a Python wrapped around my neck and torso..just for kicks.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you how to make Indian food, or play the guitar. I would be open to learn fishing and also for museum trips, a neighbourhood concert, or even a day out in the nature!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My travel experiences, my life in Berlin, my not-so-bad cooking, and happy hours!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, India