CURRENT MISSION

Host a 100 couch surfers by end of 2024. (43/100 hosted)

ABOUT ME

I love design

FORBES INDIA ranked me on “Top 30 under 45 “ architects in India. (Feb 2023 )

PHILOSOPHY: Everybody has a story to tell. Talk to them.

I'm multilingual speaker, Love architecture and design . I am also an AirBnB host. Love Coffee and cafe's designs.
Witty Humour is a great way to break ice.

Petlove- 5 dogs, 3 cats, kois, and lots of plants. I live to share a glimpse of my work and life when you stay with me .

My insta:
@barunpatro
@amar_architecture

My AirBnBs:
http://www.airbnb.com/p/desibnb

When I travel , I stay mostly in hostels or hotels but look for hosts to experience good company. Free Stay is secondary for me.

What I expect from CSers:
Hygiene, self service, flexibility and most importantly a sense of humour .

When you drop a couch request, start with a greeting in your native language, so that I know you actually read my profile 😬. Also remember that i will ask you to share your Passport and visa copy with me if you stay at my place.

Cheers !
Barun Patro

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host Couch surfers and take time to take them out for dinner or a drive around chennai it I have the time. If I'm travelling I am more than happy to let them accompany me. I love travelling myself and I know how awesome it is to be hosted by a local and host friends from other countries. Its my way of giving back to the community. Most importantly , I provide a peaceful break from the rush of travelling when they stay at my place. I give them quiet and space to recharge .

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

I have stayed with locals via CS and also through making friends directly. People are always nice and its good to meet new ones and getting to know a different side of life. I have done spiritual retreats, camping, trekking, exploring, partying dirty and crazy, almost every experience is awesome and different .

My Couchsurfers in 2024

31) Sascah ( UK/India)
32) Kapil Gulati(India)
33)
34 ,35) Victoria and Yanik(Germany)
36)Omar Khasawneh(Germany/Jordan)
37)Desi (Indonesia)
38)Pascal ( Paris)
39-40) Freddy & Tami (Israel)
41-42) Choi Youngmoon (Korea)
43)

Interests

architecture,art,design,reading,calligraphy,photography, travel.

• arts
• architecture
• design
• movies
• creativity

Music, Movies, and Books

Love actually, Calvin and Hobbes, World Music, Lounge, lo-fi and ambient music

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Helicopter ride over Dubai, Backpacking for 6 months in UK on a shoestring budget , Riding a bike on the Khardungla Pass (highest motorable road in the world), Getting stripped in Khao San road while being high on weed. 🤣 I'll tell you more if you tell me yours . 😉

Teach, Learn, Share

Respect others, understand that "shit happens" , stop generalizing an entire group or place just because you've seen something once, ....and most of all - "IT ALWAYS HELPS TO ASK INSTEAD OF ASSUMING" ...crack a joke as it always breaks the ice and enjoy a joke when you're made fun of :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Stories... . I travel a lot on work and vacations. I have a furnished house and a few AirBnBs . I also have a domestic help who cooks, cleans and literally takes care of me and the house . So I am happy to let CSers, feel at home. I have a car, a scooter and a bicycle. I can share the bicycle or scooter. My office is closeby and you're welcome to work at my workplace. You'll love the ambience I've created everywhere I stay and work.

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Macao, Malaysia, Nepal, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Thailand, United Kingdom

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