Hiya! I'm a chatterbug who loves long walks and exploring food. With a degree in Literature, I look for stories everywhere I go. I like slow travelling and collecting experiences as I go. I enjoy making friends and exploring local food and culture. I recently started travelling solo and quite liked it, it was a wonderful feeling. I want to do that more often (which means whenever I have time). Travelling for me isn't just going to far away exotic places but exploring and experiencing new things. It is collecting stories and meeting people.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Every person has a story to tell and I have always loved stories. So here I am - to listen and share stories, laughter, and create 'Patronus' memories.

To learn and connect with like minded people. To live, experience new and old places, and to widen my horizons.

Interests

Exploring food - Food! Food! Food! I love trying new cafes, restaurant and eateries. Khau gallis are my favourite place to be.
खायाला जायचं! जायचं खायला!

Reading- I have a hunger for words. I love reading Fantasy Fictions, Thrillers, Murder Mysteries and then talking about those books for hours on end.

Poetry (Reading, Writing, Reciting, Hosting ) - I find solace in reading verses. I enjoy poems that transport me away. I read and write poetry in 3 languages (English, Hindi and Marathi (for now)). I love listening to verses where language is not a barrier. I recite and perform poetry and storytelling where the stage becomes my home and the audience my family. I also host poetry, storytelling and book club events across Pune. Events and spaces where everyone has a voice and a listening ear.

Films - Cinema, I absolutely adore. Let's watch films and then talk about how they made us feel. You'll find me at film festivals and discussions or teleparties and movie nights with friends.

Walking around the city, hot ginger tea, conversation and laughter with a dash (more than a dash) of lame jokes and puns.

• books
• poetry
• walking
• music
• storytelling
• theatre
• foodie
• poetry slam
• walks

Music, Movies, and Books

Music ( the songs I can think of right now)
Just Give Me a Reason
Malare
Ulaa
World's Smallest Violin
Lallati Bhandar
Ee Sambhashane
Adiye
Ranjish Hi Sahi
Nigane Milane ko Jee Chahta Hai
Aaj jaane ki zidd na karo

I mean, how could you choose. Ask me, let's talk and discuss.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While in Munnar, I saw wild elephants (4 of them one male, 2 females and 1 baby) grazing in the fields leisurely. It was an experience like never before.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you about the languages I know and am learning.
Dad jokes, puns and pj's - Well you're at the right place for I'll teach you the art of laughter.

And let's brew some kadak ginger tea.
Then maybe we can write poems and draft stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My talkative company, stories, language and communication skills, poetry and help whenever needed.
I can make a hot cup of ginger chai and pakodas, along with a soothing plate of khichadi (whichever one we feel like at that moment)

Countries I’ve Lived In

India