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Couch Available: Yes Preferred Gender: Any Max Surfers Per Night: 2
Shared Sleeping Surface: No Shared Room: YesI live in one large open room with two couches and my bed. The room is shared with me and who ever else that maybe surfing. I have two couches located near the Elmwood Village of Buffalo. I live in large "studio" like room above a garage. Kitchen and bath are about a 50 foot hike from the garage into the main house (where four other mates live). I am a 5 minute walk from a main busline and grocery store. No tobacco inside. I have a large and very friendly dog. Pillows and blankets are available. Buffalo is about a 7 hour drive from New York City, and a 2 hour drive from Toronto. Friends (59)
Brandon Majewski 26, Male Buffalo, New York United States Friends since January 1999 "We met years ago and have been attached at the hip ever since" Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend I vouched for JMFUNDAL
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Jennifer Murawski 25, Female Buffalo, New York United States "very good friend"
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Shawn K 25, Male Buffalo, New York United States Friends since September 1999 "Met junior year of high school although I learned how to crack my knuckles from him freshman year" Friendship Type: 7 - Best Friend I vouched for JMFUNDAL
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Mike Laudico 26, Male Buffalo, New York United States Friends since January 1996 "friend and neighbor" Friendship Type: 5 - Good Friend I vouched for JMFUNDAL
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Ashley Majewski 21, Female Buffalo, New York United States Friends since February 2000 "big bro bud" Friendship Type: 5 - Good Friend
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Sara Ferber 24, Female Fort Collins, Colorado United States Friends since April 2007 "Met him in Buffalo, and he shared so many of the beauties of this city with me" Friendship Type: 5 - Good Friend
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Nicole Majewski 26, Female Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico Friends since September 1998 "We met years ago through my little brother" Friendship Type: 5 - Good Friend
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Gio Alzetta 30, Female Montereale Valcellina, Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italy Friends since December 2007 "we were in the same hostel in Fiji" Friendship Type: 5 - Good Friend
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Brooke Takac 25, Female Boulder, Colorado United States Friends since February 2008 "I met him in Te Anua." Friendship Type: 4 - Friend
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David and Laura Kulick 24, Several people Boston, Massachusetts United States Friends since May 2007 "We met Justin through an old friend" Friendship Type: 4 - Friend
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Personal DescriptionMe huh? Well let me paint a picture. Its dark, its lonely, there is no known destination... its an unmarked path. I am on it. The only thing I can do to advance down this path is know that I am on it. I have to spread love and peace to those I cross and dream of meeting others on the same path. I'm doing what my soul tells me to.CouchSurfing ExperienceThe greatest moments of my life and some of my most valued friends were created from travel and CS. InterestsFamily, friends, music, percussion, my dog, reading, movies, things that boggle my mind, friendly arguements, pretty much anything that is new or that I have not experienced, learning, cycling, cycling, cycling, fitness, cooking, food, eating.... lots and lots of stuff.PhilosophyThe world is made up of two types of viewpoints. First there are those who see the world as a whole. They are the artistic crowd. Second there are those who see the world for what it is made of. They are the logical crowd. No view point is better than the other. However, when you can see the world for its beauty as a whole and its parts then you are truly experiencing the actual beauty that exists.Music, Movies, BooksThe list is long, so i will have to fill this section in at another dateTypes of People I enjoyOpen minded people. Those who are reasonable.Teach, Learn, ShareI have learned in my CS travels that if you do not expect anything from anybody you will be amazed at what people will do.
When you host, simply treat them as you would treat a friend. One Amazing Thing I've Seen or DoneI took my first solo cycling tour in December. Nothing too fancy, but I saw some amazing people, nature, and over all a lot beauty in the world. The cycling section of the trip started in San Diego and ended in Sedona AZ. PS, northern AZ is amazingly beautiful.Opinion on the CouchSurfing.com ProjectIf you have surfed before you know how nearly impossible it is to explain. You can get a good idea of how incredible CS is from reading others experiences and opinions. But, those are insignificant to how the experience makes your feel (as a host or a surfer). There is a love for life and your neighbors everywhere you go! It is life changing!Locations TraveledTRAVELED: Australia, Canada, Fiji, Mexico, New Zealand, United States WANTS TO GO: Ireland, Poland References
From Emily Breczinski Oakland, United States Sep 4 Positive Justin is a fabulous host. His dog Dutch is awesome. His bike is cool. His roomates are great. He directed me where to go in the cultural mecca of Buffalo. But he has no pride. I won it in a bet, and now it hangs on my wall.
From Ana Berrizbeitia Austin, United States Aug 27 Positive This was definitely a great choice! I had a LOT of fun with Justin, his housemates, his friends and the dogs! Buffalo is lucky to have him. I would definitely recommend him as a host and I would couch surf with him anytime. Thanks for everything!
From Amanda Shettleton Buffalo, United States Aug 9 Positive Justin gave me some great pointers about CS and we ended up sitting at Global Market enjoying our snack long after it closed. I look forward to seeing him at a potluck or CS event soon. Oh and his dog Dutch is a sweetheart!
From Kristina Mooney Saint Paul, United States Jun 9 Positive Great host. Hospitable, very kind. Dogs, great hair, and yes: smores were involved. Thanks again, Justin!!
From Suzanne Mahoney Biddeford, United States Jun 9 Positive Justin was a great host. He was really helpful and helped us unpack the car, free s'mores were involved and his couches are really comfortable. Great hair.
From Fernando Pinheiro Osprey, United States Jun 3 Positive although I didnt get to meet Justin face to face during my buffalo visit, he was very helpful and cool while we chatted prior to my visit. I look forward to hopefully meeting you next time I come up man.
From *Margaret* Alexandria, United States Jun 1 Positive I had a ton of fun with Justin; he's great...so welcoming and nice. He's got a view of life that matches mine and is the perfect tourguide to the artsy boheme side of Buffalo...a very cool town. Thanks for having me!
From Jennifer Whitmore Buffalo, United States May 6 Positive As if this surfer didn't have ENOUGH positive feedback, I'm adding my two cents, better late than never! And to spice it up, I wrote an acronym:
Journey bound; destination, the world!
Uncanny ability to make people feel at ease.
Swank couches for surfing!
Therapeutic conversationalist.
Intellectual aptitude.
Not afraid to think outside the box!
From Bastien Genefort New York, United States May 5 Positive Justin was an awesome host for our car! He had only nice words though we woke him up at 5am saturday, and then again on sunday. Hope we'll have time to hang out during the day before each of us wander around the big blue globe! Your way of traveling just leave me in awe :)
From Frances McNally Brooklyn, United States Apr 29 Positive My small efforts to bring people together across cities found one of its greatest rewards in the most excellent vibes from Justin! NYC bombarded Justin with surfers and partying, and this guy just rode along on his didgeridoo like it was common to have crazy people around him all the time. He gets major credit for being such a welcoming presence amongst the many lovely Buffaloians we all met. I'm looking forward to his summer visits in NYC!
From BRANDY MICHELLE New York, United States Apr 28 Positive Justin was a great host, real laid back, friendly and accomodating, and not cranky when awoken several times by various noises in the night. He has one of the more interesting homes I have ever surfed. I hope we shall meet again!
From NEILOTOKOMAY New York, United States Apr 28 Positive Anyone who can host 4 crazy NYers and welcome them with a huge smile at 5 AM is #1 in my book! Justin is effortlessly cool, inately kind and exudes with good vibes.
I couldn't have asked for any other host than Justin. Wish we had more time to stay in Buffalo and hang out with this amazing guy. Justin, your name is written in my couch in NY!
From ✂-Marie-Line- Villers Oostende, Belgium Apr 28 Positive Justin was an amazing host for me and my friends during the Buffalo invasion. He's a relaxed, cool dude, very interesting to talk to, that I would expect to find in Hawaii, surfing :) He was a great accomodating host, even ready to welcome us at 5am in the morning. He is a great didgeridoo-player and teacher! Hope to see you again soon!
From Jamie Franzen Cammeray, Australia Apr 4 Positive I feel very fortunate to have met Justin. He stayed with me for almost a week and I cannot begin to describe how much fun we had. A great spirit and a wonderful human being. In such a short amount of time, he has become a great friend.
UPDATE: Finally got to travel with this guru! What an amazing guy and I miss him so much already. From camping in Tasmania, to cycling around Rottnest Island, and jiving at the West Coast Blues & Roots Festival in Perth, this guy became the reason for my happy smile all the way through our fun escapades. Good luck state-side and never stop traveling! xoxo
From Gail Joyce Hobart, Australia Mar 10 Positive I loved having Justin stay with me...we had a great time and I truly hope we meet up again somewhere in this wonderful world!
From Kate Ferguson Melbourne, Australia Mar 4 Positive I spent one night with Justin and his friends in Buffalo a bit over a year ago. I wish it had been longer, and when Justin recently stayed with me for a week back on my home soil in Australia, it cerrtainly felt like we had known each for longer than just that one time in Buffalo.
I'm so glad to have met Justin, apart from being a great person to hang out with, he's been catalystic in several areas of my own prersonal growth.
Good people are out there.
From Lukas Kampfmann Duren (North Rhine-Westphalia), Germany Mar 2 Positive Justin reminded me why I love the CS network so much: You get to make friends with interesting people from around the globe. He is one of the few people you dont get sick of even if you hang out 24/7, and lives and breathes the CS spirit. A textbook traveller, on a scale of 1 to 10, Justin is dope.
From Leon Lingenberg Butzbach, Germany Mar 2 Positive It was a great experience to met him for several days. He gain a lot of travel know-how and other valuable life-experience. Every little chat we had was worthwhile;)A pleasure to met him- I don't need to say more
From Nina Solter Nelson, New Zealand Feb 24 Positive Intrepid cyclist and adventurer! Easy going, helpful, a joy to have around!
From William Mackay Nelson, New Zealand Feb 17 Positive Justin is a very experienced couchsurfer, which shows in his relaxed and confident manner and how natural it felt to have him as a guest. We had a great time chatting about various couchsurfing experiences and the big NZ cycle tour. Welcome back anytime :-)
From Brooke Takac Boulder, United States Feb 14 Positive I know JUSTIN enough to say "hey, come and live with me in colorado!"
From VONKISH Queenstown, New Zealand Feb 7 Positive Experience couchsurfer, couple of good guys cycling in NZ. Impressive. Can recommend to any host.
From ILGA-MARISA Madrid, Spain Jan 11 Positive I stayed with Justin for two wonderful days in Buffalo and I do not have words for all he did for me, the comfortable I felt being there and all he showed me etc. etc. etc. I am so happy I made it up there and if it would have been just to get to know him it would have been worth the long train ride ;-). He is a very special person to me and I really hope to stay in touch! If you get the chance to host him on one of his upcoming trips, do so, you will not regret it at all!!!
I love the fact we are still in touch! Enjoy your trip!
From Gio Alzetta Montereale Valcellina, Italy Jan 5 Positive i met justin in Fiji just a few weeks ago and i had since the beginning a good felling we did a lot of things together and i enjoy all of them the best it was just yesterday when we went to do skydiving and it was wow amazing!!he is a graet and always happy guy and i m sure i can trust him in any situation!!!
From David and Laura Kulick Boston, United States Dec 30, 2007 Positive Has gotten us on CS. Gives off good vibes with plenty of smiles.
From Brian Sharp Buffalo, United States Dec 30, 2007 Positive I met Justin playing roller hockey in parking lots. He suprises me the more I get to know him. He exudes a great deal of self-confidence and enjoys cycle touring, two attributes I admire a great deal. I look forward to more hockey games and an opportunity to tour side by side.
From Vaga 11 Long Beach, United States Dec 28, 2007 Positive I admire these guys (Justin and Brandon). They have adventuristic spirts and are intoxicated by a sense of wanderlust. After riding 50 miles (by bike), they still let me drag them to a yoga class and they didn't even complain. They are the kind of sweet guys that can get along with ANYONE. Another amazing thing? They clean up after themselves:)!!!
From Emma Wanders Brisbane, Australia Dec 25, 2007 Positive Awesome guys,admirable, easy going and a pleasure to have here!!
Were my guinea pigs on my first roast...hehe.
Always welcome!!
Till next time... in your fair city or mine...
From Ashlee Amoia Buffalo, United States Dec 6, 2007 Positive I've met Justin probably 10 times before we started hanging out. One thing I can say about Justin is that he always seems relaxed and content with life. He has an awesome demeanor and is great to be around.
From John Crandall Buffalo, United States Nov 22, 2007 Positive After all the months, I finally got to meet Justin at the Pot Luck. He`s great to talk to and the biking guru of Buffalo. I totally want to check out his `spot` down hear Alfred!
From ELISAH Breda, Netherlands Nov 18, 2007 Positive i had a wonderful time during CS at justins'place :) every time i think back it makes me smile :D:D
From Leigh Shulman Atlanta, United States Oct 30, 2007 Positive Justin is an extremely mellow hit who is fun to spend time with and talk to. We took his suggestion to take Lila to the sculpture park and it was one of of favorite things in the buffalo area. Have a great trip to New Zealand. I hope our paths cross again.
From JUJUGOES North East, United States Oct 22, 2007 Positive Justin is very laid-back and easygoing. He is fun to sit around smoking sheesha and shootin the breeze with. I know you're not supposed to reference anyone you don't know really well, but Justin and his friends are to be trusted-I would let my kids surf his place, and i really, really love my kids, so....:)(besides, did you see his dog, Dutch? omg, adorable!)
From Victoria Chelini Miami Beach, United States Oct 4, 2007 Positive Since the moment I met him (thanx for the ride again!!), I felt very comfortable in his company. A very considerate host, a great conversation, a big big nice dog and a great couch... I really wished I could have stayed longer. But I promess, I'll catch it up because I had a great timeover there!! I definitively recommend him!!
From Scott Wayland Tehachapi, United States Aug 29, 2007 Positive We have not spent much time together, but Justin is very open, friendly person, and we hit it off immediately, sharing a quest for knowledge and intense experience.
From Eric Smiley Seattle, United States Aug 12, 2007 Positive Justin's one of those people I wish would come to his senses and just move to Seattle. He'd be great to have for a neighbor, wing-man, hiking buddy, etc. Until then, I know he's out there making a lot of people really happy with his presence, wherever he is. If you get a chance to host him, don't hesitate!
From Jessica Brown Anchorage, United States Aug 7, 2007 Positive had a great time- thai food, music in the park, dutch the dog...if i make it to buffalo again I'll look you up. My couch in Alaska is always open for ya.
From LIFESANADVENTURE Carrollton, United States Jun 22, 2007 Positive I had the opportunity to spend some time with him when I was in Buffalo surfing. We did not talk a lot, but Justin was warm, welcoming and friendly.
From Keira Belisle-lamoureux Minneapolis, United States Jun 6, 2007 Positive My roommate and i had an absolutely wonderful time surfing with justin and his house mates. they were all extremely hospitable; they made us feel at home the moment we walked in.
the guys showed us some sights, completely took care of us, and were surely entertaining. much love for the potomac crew (i have no idea if i spelled that correctly)
From Lindsay K Prim Chicago, United States May 18, 2007 Positive Justin made us feel like we belonged in Buffalo. We loved the city and felt really comfortable. I took a picture of Dutch sitting in a porch chair, and another of him singing while Justin played the panpipes. I'll send it to you when I upload my photos.
From Jennyanne Smith Leeds, United Kingdom May 4, 2007 Positive I met Justin at the Buffalo pot luck dinner thingymajiggle as he lived above the people who hosted me, we didnt spend much time together but he welcomed me into his home, made me feel comfortable and told me about some great places to visit while on my travels. two thumbs up :D
From PHOTOGIRL Cincinnati, United States Mar 21, 2007 Positive Justin was a great host and even got up at 2 am to welcome me to his place after i was delayed due to driving in bad weather. And he had to work in the morning too! I will definately catch up with him next time I'm in the area and would recommend to anyone to do the same. Justin btw my car did break down in Ohio last night :(
From Laura Straub Buffalo, United States Mar 16, 2007 Positive Justin hosted a Couchsurfing potluck at his house and my roommate and I had an excellent time, ate awesome food and had great conversation. Hope to meet up again in the future, possibly on bicycles :)
From Shawn K Buffalo, United States Jan 31, 2007 Positive Justin and I have shared the best and worst of times. Our friendship is unique to any other in ways that can't be explained. I can honestly say that Justin has been one of the most influential people in my life. Actually come to think of it I couldn't imagine who I'd be had I not known Justin all these years. I couldn't imagine a better person for somebody to get the opportunity to meet via couch surfing than Justin
From Brandon Majewski Buffalo, United States Jan 15, 2007 Positive Rock on you motorboatin mother sucker you...I dont know what to say but, if you get a chance to meet this man of men, do not, under any circumstance, pass it up. Over the years Justin has become a brother to me and I couldnt have asked for a more unique one, at that. Justin will introduce you to his world of laughter, trust, variety, compatibility and great fun. I have had the opportunity to embrace his charismatic, unique and lively character and i would recommend that any traveler do the same. Good Times will be had by all!!!!
From Devin Wala Payson, United States Dec 20, 2006 Positive Justin is just plain cool. Young (relative to me) and starting to see the world on bike tours, part of me wishes I could trade places with Justin! Justin is a good guy. Host or be hosted by him if you have the opportunity.
From Mike Laudico Buffalo, United States Dec 17, 2006 Positive I've known this guy for nearly 10 years...since back when the Warped Tour wasnt so lame. Hockey games, concerts, road trips, local pubs, great herbs....and now I work with him and Brandon in the horticulture business. Good guy, loves to party, loves to laugh, loyal friend, drinks like a fish....and I hear his baked goods ain't too shabby either.
From Jasha Aitchison London, United Kingdom Dec 8, 2006 Positive :0) Very fun... We had fun at the bars in OB and I enjoyed showin the irish whiskey lover my hometown even though it was only for a little...
From Nicole Majewski Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Nov 12, 2006 Positive We have camped on several occassions and Justin has "surfed" at my place a few times. . .its always a good time. Justins sense of humor and witty intelligence is very rare and always surprises me. he has grown to be a close friend and i will always trust him - with camping plans, biking routes, brownie recipes, film reccs and sarcastic exchanges. Hes a good surfer and a great host! |