Comments on: Would You Let A Stranger Sleep On Your Couch?

By: Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:30:12 +0000

@patricia – You should actually use the website couchsurfing.com – as this is just an article about them.

By: patricia shelton

patricia shelton — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:05:26 +0000

I arrive in Brooklyn with another lady on 23 august until 29 august for a wedding of my son in Brooklyn. Does anyone have space for us with luggage please.I am 65 Patricia and my friend is 47 Joanne. many thanks

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By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:01:14 +0000

I am a member, and it requires those who have INTUITION, which the young have, and only a few of us over 50 do. I have never had a problem, nor a problem with those traveling and sleeping on my couch.

For those who have FEAR, you would best not do it, because what you are, you attract.

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By: sitkakoala

sitkakoala — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:40 +0000

When people ask me "arent you afraid of letting a stranger stay with you" I have learned to reply, "hestitant yes, but I try to look at the bigger picture and ask myself if these are only friends which I have not yet met."

Turns out I have many many friends and more are on their way!

Cheers!

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By: Somewhere Between Couchsurfing & a B&B : TerraCurve.com - Responsible travel news, places, people and events.

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:40:15 +0000

[...] just not into couchsurfing, you’re over hosteling, you think hotels are too impersonal, but a bed and breakfast is [...]

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By: Somewhere Between Couchsurfing & a B&B : TerraCurve.com - Responsible travel news, places, people and events.

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:39:33 +0000

[...] just not into couchsurfing, you’re over hosteling, you think hotels are too impersonal, but a bed and breakfast is [...]

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By: Couchsurfing Hits the Open Ocean

Couchsurfing Hits the Open Ocean — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:11:14 +0000

[...] Connection! Matador’s full of passionate couchsurfers! Check out this article about couchsurfing from Brave New Traveler. Traveler Futaleufu says “I think couchsurfing is [...]

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By: Elyse Adams

Elyse Adams — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:54:26 +0000

Couchsurfing is, as all the other comments attest to, a fantastic experience!! New York City is where I first really got into it. I arrived knowing no one there & not much at all about the city…and all I can say is I left NYC 3 weeks later (2 weeks longer than I’d planned to stay btw) with about 20 new friends, priceless experiences & a knowledge of the city I would never have had without the generosity of my hosts!!

As Sophie (above) has said, the people you host or surf with are not really strangers because you first read their profiles, look at their photos and read the references that have been left by others they’ve met. So in some ways, it is actually safer than staying with complete strangers in hostels!

If you’re wondering whether to give couchsurfing a try, just do it and I guarantee you’ll never regret the amazing experiences you’ll have

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By: Sophie Marette

Sophie Marette — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:25:16 +0000

I’m now couchsurfing in Paris, being hosted at a couple I hosted last year during London calling. Funnily enough, without knowing, I was also hosting an Italian CS they knew in my flat. Couchsurfing has changed my life. I’ve made great friends, been to places and events I would never have found on my own, improved my languages skills, learnt so much, had wonderful moments, in my home in London or abroad, staying with CS in Italy, NY, Istambul and Montreal & St Petersburg soon.

CS is addictive and shows you there is hope in this world. People always ask me ‘aren’t you scared to host a stranger?’ I reply that the person isn’t a stranger anyway, because I read their profile and choose people carefully. I’ve never had bad surprises in 3 years.

Sophie (French CS living in London, UK)

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By: Michaela Lola

Michaela Lola — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:33:01 +0000

I am a huge fan of couchsurfing. It’s based on a sense of mutual trust which I really like and even if you don’t have people surfing on your couch, joining the different city groups is a great way to get to know locals and travelers in your city who are really open and eager to help out or answer questions. I couchsurfed in Frankfurt and the guy was so awesome! Not only did he let me surf his couch, he also took the time to show me some of the non-touristic spots in the city. Being a foreigner in Berlin, I joined the Berlin couchsurfing group and everytime I have a question about finding work, visa status, finding more about film festivals, etc., people are more than willing to help out and give advice and they even have regular meetings (i.e. parties!) which is pretty cool.

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