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Overview

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  • Fluent in English, Malayalam; learning Arabic (Gulf), Chinese, Spanish
  • 38, Male
  • Member since 2025
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About Me

Namaskaram! I’m from Kerala and now live in Wisconsin, United States. With a background in hospitality and tourism—and as a farm owner—I love developing ideas rooted in nature and culture. I’m currently developing my farm into a natural retreat and organic farm, while also working on an eco‑retreat concept and traveling to learn from real people, communities, and farmers. I believe in community‑led, sustainable travel and enjoy sharing stories, food, and experiences that bring people together.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet open-hearted people, exchange cultures, and support grassroots travel. I believe in the magic of shared spaces and spontaneous conversations that connect us across borders.

Interests

  • music festivals
  • organic food
  • gymnastics
  • language exchange
  • ecotourism
  • nature
  • adventure
  • horse riding
  • dance
  • museums
  • farming
  • organic gardening
  • cultural exchange
  • reiki
  • botanical gardens
  • organic farming
  • sustainable tourism
  • farmers markets
  • safari
  • yoga and meditation
  • retreats
  • sufi music
  • villages
  • village life
  • herbs & ayurveda

Music, Movies, and Books

🎶 Music

I’m drawn to fusion—where cultures meet and melodies intertwine. Whether it’s Indian classical blending with jazz or global folk rhythms carrying stories across continents, I love music that dissolves borders. The mysticism of Sufi poetry inspires me deeply; its themes of longing, love, and transcendence echo through my travels and my life. I’m also moved by songs that speak to our shared humanity—Declan Galbraith’s Tell Me Why and John Lennon’s Imagine remain two of my all‑time favorites.

📚 Books

I read across genres—travel memoirs, spiritual texts, and cultural histories. I’m fascinated by stories that reveal the soul of a place or people. Rumi’s verses, Paulo Coelho’s wanderings, and Arundhati Roy’s prose have all left a mark.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Meditate in the Dalai Lama’s temple, surrounded by the silent majesty of the Himalayas. 🧘

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories from Kerala and from the many cultures I’ve met along the way.
Practical travel wisdom for journeys through India and the Americas.
A steady presence, an open mind, and genuine respect for every home I enter.
And when possible, a humble South Indian meal prepared with gratitude

Countries I’ve Visited

Brunei Darussalam, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Oman, Paraguay, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belize, India, United States

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