CURRENT MISSION (still remains same after 10 years of joining CS)

Travel.. Make films... LIVE life to the fullest and Die Young...

ABOUT ME

Hi,I am Vijay Sud (pronounced as VJ Sood), an Indian by passport but a global citizen by personality.
Currently residing in London but grew up in India and Dubai.

I am an Electronics and Communication engineer who went onto to complete his MBA degree in Marketing and then worked in the Media industry in the field of marketing of Films, Television channels, Radio station and Streaming platform (OTT).
Currently, I have just finished my second master's degree in International Film Business from London Film School.
My reason to join CS is because i love meeting new people, and traveling - both put together gives CS.

I love watching films, playing sports, going out - doing some adventurous things in life, trying new food and love keeping myself fit.. basically can do whatever does not require me to just sit... I love being in action!

PHILOSOPHY
LIVE and Let LIVE.... Live Life to the fullest and Die Young...

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on Couchsurfing to meet up with people and share experiences during my trips.
As I love solo trips, it also helps me in exploring new cities with help of locals and I feel that gives totally different kick to the trip instead of following the touristic spots or itineraries which are superficial!

I love walking and exploring cities and cultures on foot. I have traveled to over 25 countries for leisure trips and want to continue to cover more!

Couchsurfing helps my trips remains economical and that helps in funding cover of more cities and activities.

Interests

TRAVEL: LOCAL + INTERNATIONAL
Watching and making films;
MEETING PEOPLE;
Since last year after having lost 15 kilos in weight, I have taken up fitness as my lifestyle and love long walks, cardio and weight training along with eating food with knowledge of nutrients. I love trying new food especially the local cuisines. I have a sweet tooth and LOVE Nutella! < 3

Love collecting fridge Magnets, Shot glasses and Spoons of cities that I visit!

• fitness
• walking
• movies
• traveling
• socializing
• sports

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - House music, Bollywood songs.
Films: wide variety from Quentin to Scorsese to Nolan to all MARVEL & Harry Potter films!

Books: I have read all Harry Potter Books; All books of Indian author Chetan Bhagat and Jeffery Archer's Kane and Abel!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Joined Couchsurfing ;-) (LOL!)

As I love films, I participated in La-Tomatina festival in Bunol, Spain right after watching about it in the Hindi film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara;

Bunjee Jumped in Dubai and Nepal.
Sky Dived in Dubai, San Francisco and Seville.
Scuba Dived in Krabi Island, Thailand.

Could watch films all day non-stop :D

Teach, Learn, Share

Ready to learn about other cultures and share mine too.

As much as I can teach, I help my friends using my life experiences and nowadays I help them with diet and fitness regimes.
Sharing is caring - this is imbibed in me and I live by that.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I bring vast knowledge of fitness and nutrition as I lost 15 kilos successfully AND as I have grown up in Dubai and now live in London - I can help plan itinerary about these two cities!

Also, I have traveled to 25+ countries so can certainly help with insights about those cities.

I love to talk about films and watch films of different languages!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom