Kevin, Paris
When I first started traveling, there were so many elements of doubt. I had some sort of an image in my head as to how I…
Béranger, Paris
It’s a nice problem to have – that of having so many acquaintances that it can begin to be hard to juggle them and find time…
Julian, Paris
Couchsurfing is really no different to the rest of life. It only seems “unusual” because society has imposed some sort of standard of interaction to strangers that…
Yadira, Paris
Finding a couch isn’t always easy. Even in a city like Paris there can be challenges. When plans fall through one can be left on the…
Pierre, Paris
As I travel across France and the rest of Europe, I’m lucky that I can rely on the many friends that I’ve made through Couchsurfing. Indeed,…
Omar & Samia, Paris
Part of the excitement of this trip is the fact that I get a chance to meet people that I’ve met before and haven’t seen for…
King of the palaces
Louis XIV, the famed “Sun King” will be remembered in French history for many things. After all, he ruled for a little over 72 years in…
Montmartre: a victim of tourism
Where do you find the stereotypical Paris? The one where cafés and restaurants line the streets, artists and philosophers packing the terraces to enjoy fine dining…
Caroline, Paris
People tend to travel to visit extraordinary landmarks, take in foreign landscapes or indulge in different cuisines. With Couchsurfing, I travel to meet people – namely…
Couch to couch 