CouchSurfing

**kingoffighters** · 23 May 2008, 11:04 AM

HAWT

**PaCrappa** · 23 May 2008, 12:24 PM

I lived on plenty of couches back in about 1990. I'm a grownass man now.

**Atlas** · 23 May 2008, 12:43 PM

living on couches is slightly different than traveling and couch hopping. i've got a spare bedroom at my house, so my guests actually enjoy a bed.

**PaCrappa** · 23 May 2008, 12:49 PM

Well that's not couchsurfing then is it? That's staying with a friend. I've done plenty of that too. Still do.

**Atlas** · 23 May 2008, 12:51 PM

but 99% of these people i have never met before... you should check out the site. it will go more indepth as to what it is.

**Andrew** · 23 May 2008, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by PaCrappa

I lived on plenty of couches back in about 1990. I'm a grownass man now.

Agreed.

After reaching a certain level of financial and personal success, this concept lacks the luster it might have held in my immediate post-high school years. What might have been cool/artsy/hip/trendy/countercultural/liberal/rebellious/awesome to 1999 Squall doesn't necessarily equate to a similar tier to 2008 Squall. Crashing for a night at a friend's place is one thing. This is something else.

Personally, I would just pay for a hotel room, but that's just me. The hotel would be my more comfortable option, while some would have no problem being comfortable with couch surfing. As Atlas said, he might have loved it, but it's not for everyone (myself included).

**Thief Silver** · 23 May 2008, 01:45 PM

You guys are missing the point a bit with those comments. I'd do it to get a take on the normal daily lives in other cities, and honestly hotels are boring and I'd rather make a new friend from somewhere else. A lot of people traveling are also from other countries. It's not necessarily about the free stay, more than it is experiencing new people. But yeah it's not for everyone I guess.