Although I’m a budget-loving gal, I didn’t think couch-surfing was for me. I like to enjoy my breaks while travelling without strangers, in peace and quiet. Nevertheless, I did welcome two people this year. While others beg their parents to do it, it was the other way around with my mom. We hosted a Korean girl and her father. As true Poles we prepared our best dish for a warm welcome. They turned up on their bikes after cycling for 5 months on their way to Barcelona! It was really inspiring.
My girlfriend and I have been travelling across the USA for the last two weeks. Our first hosts were an amazing couple in Seattle: high school sweethearts planning their upcoming nuptials in Cuba. They welcomed us with kindness and a lodge far from luxury but all to ourselves. We really had a laugh sharing our stories. They had recently spent five months couch-surfing through Europe meeting strange people, such as a sun-gazing girl in London obsessed with greasy English breakfasts and a famous French circus performer who sang day and night!
We’ve had plenty of fascinating guests come through our house over a span of two years but my favourites were four Hungarians. I came back one day from work and the house was empty. Soon they came in with bags of groceries, intent on repaying the favour by cooking us dinner. They said it was a family custom and made delicious Hungarian goulash and a kuglóf cake. Thanks to them, Budapest is now first on my ever growing list of places to see!
I begged my parents to let me couch-surf with my friend Bella to Scotland but it was in vain so Bella went alone and had a rough time. First she stayed on a ranch and had to help around all the time and then her next host bailed out on her. She managed to get to Glastonbury festival and is now having a blast. She thought it was funny and even tried to talk me into joining her, but even if my parents let me, I no longer have the courage.
I have surfed many “couches” with friends, but I went to the idyllic Caribbean Island alone and had a bumpy ride. My host was Dutch, worked from home, had no manners, had kids and was really looking for a babysitter and not a guest. I couldn’t go, do or be anywhere alone. After she yelled at me for making one phone call, I packed up and hitch-hiked my way out of there, which, for a solo female traveller, was way too scary.
I’ve couch-surfed alone numerous times. When I was in Beijing, I stayed at this apartment of a really rich Chinese guy in the most posh neighbourhood, with my own bedroom, a king size bed and a jacuzzi. My host was a manager working half a week with his wife in Paris, so I had this unbelievable place all to myself. He trusted me with the keys and everything, and gave me restaurant coupons and tips on where to go! I had the best time!
Which person stayed with a host of European origin?
Which person has already made up their mind about their next destination?
Which person was amazed by the host’s accommodation?
Which person had a really difficult time during the last experience?
Which person has never had any couch-surfing experience of their own?
Which person introduced their traditional cuisine to their guests?
Which person was entertained by their hosts’ couch-surfing experience?
Which person was talked into a couch-surfing experience?
Which person is couch-surfing at the moment of speaking?
Which person was pleasantly surprised by their guests’ gratitude?
Which person needs approval for couch-surfing?
Which person couch-surfs on their own?
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