Couch Surfing

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So, who's a couch surfer? or a host?
http://www.couchsurfing.com

Hosted a couple of people, and got another one this weekend.
Haven't done the actual staying with people yet, but the philosophy behind the idea is fantastic. All the experiences i've had so far have been great, met some awesome people with amazing stories!

This weekend i've got a travel writer staying here, who's writing his 8th book!

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Couch Surfing - started up quite a while ago by this guy visiting some Scandanavian country, but didn't know anyone.

Emailed everyone at a Uni, asking if anyone wanted to hang out, got hundreds of 'yes' replies.

Now it's got 1.25 million members, most of which are willing to put you up for a night or few if you visit their country.

there's been millions of happy couch surfing experiences.

The aim behind it, is to visit a country and stay with a local, who'd usually take you out, see the sights, have fun and make friends.

Big hippy travelling thing really. But seems to work, I know a few people who've done it in Laos, Thailand, Cambodia etc, and they LOVED it. Spent a night with their families, learnt about their cultures, saw the sites through the eyes of a local etc.
 
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a wha?

Yes, this week I have a serial killer staying for a night. The following night, a Peadophile is coming to stay. It also happens to be on the same night as my childs 9th birthday so all in all it should be a cracking night.

:confused:
 
I've always wanted to do this but never really gotten round to it, I spoke to you briefly about doing it but work and illness and such scuppered that.
 
Lucero said:
a wha?

Yes, this week I have a serial killer staying for a night. The following night, a Peadophile is coming to stay. It also happens to be on the same night as my childs 9th birthday so all in all it should be a cracking night.

:confused:
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Sounds dangerous to me too!
 
People have profiles, social network style, that people leave comments on regarding previous couch surfing experience.

So you can choose who you accept - usually those that sound interesting with plenty of positive feedback!
 
It's something thats always interested me and if I lived alone I'd be seriously tempted as it would be nice to have the occasional different person round to stay for a short period of time. If I'd ever gotten round to going travelling when I was younger it was a seriously tempting option for sum cheap accomadation.

For those who have no idea what the OP is on about:
http://www.couchsurfing.org/index.html
 
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Lucero said:
a wha?

Yes, this week I have a serial killer staying for a night. The following night, a Peadophile is coming to stay. It also happens to be on the same night as my childs 9th birthday so all in all it should be a cracking night.

:confused:
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The websites involved generally have vouching and reference systems, so you can know what your guest is like before they arrive.

It's about as risky as taking someone home from a club/pub, i.e. not.
 
Lucero said:
a wha?

Yes, this week I have a serial killer staying for a night. The following night, a Peadophile is coming to stay. It also happens to be on the same night as my childs 9th birthday so all in all it should be a cracking night.

:confused:
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:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
This sounds cool!!!

Signing up now, see if I can get a few extra nights in Marrakech



(wish me luck)
 
It's crossed my mind to do this next year. I'm on my placement so i'll be the only one out of my friends with enough money to actually travel somewhere. So I may as well do this. Make it more interesting.
 
I do this with my flat in Prague. Hosted a French guy last week, showed him around a bit took him to a club with my friends says he loved it. The last 2 nights Ive had a girl from Moscow staying, she is only 19 but she does it all the time and says she always feels safe. I showed her around the city and had a great time, also went out clubbing with her and friends last night. I have one more russian girl staying for 2 nights at the end of the month.

I havent stayed anywhere yet because I usually travel with a lot of people so hostel is the only way, but I think Ive built a nice reputation so shouldnt have any trouble if I want to.
 
Thanks for the reminding me about this. I remember this being mentioned back when I was a student. I may look into doing this.
 
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