Kamel Boughaleb

he is so nice person, he stay in my house. i really want to see him again. :). soon.

he is just great!! wonderful person (and perfect guest). that tipe of person you host, and when he leaves , all remains a bit different. after only few days. energeticly, he invites you to have a little adventure while he is around, so it shakes you out of your daily life.
he just arrived and gave himself , without barriers, to everything. very sensitive and respectful, smart , funny, really(!) open hearted. and one of the most amazing things- is that big will to share, whatever he can- with you.
kamel, thank you for you pressence here, for your music, which is a big treasure, and for all the rest.
im honored that you spent here the last days of 3 years travel.
it was a very good experience.
big hug

he was my guest for couple of days in August 2008,we spent unforgetable dayes , i think all the english language dictionaries it's not enghout to describ how this man he is very helpful and friendly, we spent just few days together but i felt he is just like my brother maybe more.
through his stories around the whole world i had a good immagination trip around the world(:> he let me know many countries i never hear about it, thank you dear Kamal so much, i'm sur we will meet againone day.
merci beaucoup aussi pour avoir me donné une vrai envie de voyager autour du monde, tout ce qui se drole dans ma tête maintenant ne sera pas suffisant pour te decrire Kamal, je te souhite une bonne retoure et une bonne vie à Paris.

Kamel was a nice guest. We had a good time. Thanks for the musics and all the things you did as a favor to me. I wish you a good time, best of luck in everything and take care my friend.

Oh!! he is very very cool,kind and nice person.I highly recommend any one to meet him.He is very good person+funny also..

I met Kamel while in Bali, he taught me most of what I know about travelling, I must say that this is a person of remarkable character and world knowledge. I hope that we can meet again along our travels.....and we did! For like three months from Thailand to Shanghai! Yeah, some of the best memories of my life with this guy- Kamal is the best guy I know.

Kamel was my first contact in Paris. When Iarrived here in 2004, he came and pickup me from the bus station. He took care of me during several years before he left for his worl tour. He is my brother now.

Kamel is a very nice guy.Easy going,positive and super friendly.I would like to say he is the smartest person I have ever met.He knows everthing about everything.Chatting with him I really understand how big is the world.And he has very rich collection of music from all parts of the world.Take care my friend.

Kamel is an amazingly nice, cultivated and funny guy! he's got loads of stories about all the places he has been and keeps on learning more everyday!
You're more than welcome back anytime in Kabul!

Johnny Cash has a song that goes "I've been everywhere, man, I've been everywhere." Kamel has not only been to places that old John would find obscure, he has great stories from them, too. Want to know about a circus in Afghanistan? Food in Peru? Marriage on the market in Bangkok? Have him over for a few days.

He is friendly, curious, active, outgoing, and he makes great travel videos too. His spirit will make you want to go places!

PS. Why no YouTube, K?

This man's done it all! He's great company, is really happy to share some of his terrific travel experiences and his insights into people and places you've never been are tops. Glad to see you made it through Afghanistan okay my friend! May we share a few more beers another time!

Kamel Boughaleb is very interesting person. He has many interesting travel stories, and we had many pleasant conversations. I very much hope we will meet again.

Kamel is one of my favorites to name drop when talking about who I met while traveling through India and what they were like. A real student, and active participant of life.

It was a really nice time exploring Kabul together. I'm very impressed by his long trip around the world. He's quite smart and knows what he is talking about. I was glad to get the chance to meet him in personal because he could give me valuable tipps about traveling in other countries. Ca marche!

Kamel is super easy going and very down to earth. He's totally practical and caring. Bonus, he'll never make you stop laughing. You'll easily be amazed and will enjoy his travel stories. Would not be easy to find a cooler, smarter, and nicer guy. Glad to be his host and get to spend some quality times with him.

Met during couch surfing outings and good conversation in Bangalore.

A super cool guy. A very very impractically patient person, wonder where he gets it from!!

He holds an amazing amount of travel related knowledge and a superb sense of adjustment and blending in to any atmosphere that he moves in to.

An amazing human being too. Hope to meet him again in life sometime.

Kamel is an abso sweetheart! My first couch surfer, ever! - and thanks to him, all my initial hesitations about the CS system are history! :)
He has traveled widely and is very willing to share - be it experiences or music collected from world over!
An extremely helpful house guest he will try and do whatever he can to help, even offer to take the garbage out! *feeding* him up was a blast...hope you visit again soon and I look forward to seeing your part of the world too! :)
- your second mom! ;)

Meeting a well travelled person is always educative. Kamal has done that and more. He sowed the seeds of backpacking and hitchhiking across the world. I now sneer at star hotels and First class travel :)

Fun guy. Caught up with him during a CS gathering.

I really enjoyed hanging out and talking with Kamel as he is a consummate traveler and adventurer. I find him honest and open-minded, humorous and interesting. Hope our paths cross again one day so I can hear about the rest of his travels.

he has done more than 50 countries..that has made him supercool.

I spent one afternoon in Tokyo with Kamel 1, and we went to see the sumo tournament, wich was by the way a great experience...
Good point : it was really great, he s really nice and I love his philosophy of life. I made me met some of his friends, all really nice
bad point : he made me eat these awful small dried fishes...Bouuhh
enjoy your trip !!

His journey is very wonderful , I am hoped very much being able to same as him , magical trip, I admired him very much , he can look at the clear world, I think that he can introduce his experience in a book,his book!

Meeting someone that has traveled for more than 2 years is amazing! Nice and good mannered! we met at ShantiShanti's place, we had fun time talking about politics and Sarkozy's taste!!

I am so glad I met Kamel. He is a wealth of information about traveling. We had a great time getting to know him. Good luck in your travels.

Kamel contacted me about staying in my apartment in Seoul during his worldly travels. He ended up staying with another surfer, but came through when I asked him to give me a call when he made it to town. We shared a couple drinks, exchanged some travel stories, tried to ignore the lesbians making out at the table next to us...a good night was had by all! Really interesting guy, tons of cool things to share, hope I see him again!

Kamel only stayed for one night but he was so interesting to talk to! He has a wealth of knowledge about the whole world!

Kamel is a very nice guy. As a guest, he is polite and helpful. Of course, the more important thing is, he is a experienced traveler and intelligent people, you can learn a lot from him. Thank you for your company from 2007 to 2008:)

Kamel supposed to stayed at my place but under some circumstances he didn't make it, instead we had a dinner together and he had a load of stories that i really enjoyed to listen to and he speaks Indonesian pretty well which is impressed me because he just spent 2 months in Indonesia!

Kamel is an incredibly interesting guy. He can talk! I mean... we just kept talking all the time we were together. It was a pleasure having him stay with us and we just feel sorry we didn't have the time to show him around any better. I highly recommend him.

He is the men who the world traveler.
We'll catch up you soon,might B?

We meet in Yas house.
He is very intering.

He is a very nice guy. I wish to visit him somewhere in the world soon again!

We had a great time at the Bangkok and then met randomly again in Shanghai. Both times were great fun with a lot of laughter, dancing, drinks, and fun! Good man!

Delightfully host 2 Kamels, I've heard a fresh and funny travel experiens from them. Looking forward to meet u again. Have a great trip!!

He left my couch the day before yesterday as more than a guest - as a Friend. Thanks, Kamel, for sharing the experience & talking about 1000 things! Arabic charm mixed with Berbere, with French touch and open mind of a true Traveller:) Hope to meet you again, somewhere between South & North pole!

a good boy,energetic and amused.with the maps and the cars traveling the world.have a funny time with some friends.hi~~~ Kamel!wish you can find the good drivers everywhere!

We couchsurfed at the same place in Kunming... Kamel is funny and easy going, he's got a fantastic travelling experience and he even has some directing talents (ask him to show you his documentary on KaoSan Rd in Bangkok)... A cool and friendly personnality !

He smiles so lovely.
He can speak many languages
I never forget the day we talked, we laughed, we made fun together.

The more people like you, the more wonderful the world is, Kamel!

yes.. we didn't share a lot during the gathering this time. I guess it's normal in a group - more group discussion instead of personal conversation:)But still, I can see that Kamel is a friendly and talkative person who is open-minded to different culture. See you again in my trip.. I'm not going to stay only in Ireland :P

Great conversations, interesting stories and down to earth...it was great having him stay! Hope to meet up again in some exotic location! Kamels Delight...:)

Worked for three years then has been travelling for more than 3 years. It was my luck to meet this lucky and polite guy. Cool! He has tons of travel knowledges and experiences. Hope to meet again to share all of them.

very smart and friendly guy, you just can learn a lot from him. Life will be much calm and happier with more people like him. He should write a book about his traveling which could attracts a lot of people...Take care!

This guy is a real traveller! He knows a lot of stuff You would never heard about. He will surprise You with his knowledge about Ur own country. Interesting, Good Luck Camellito!!!

coolest guy in the universe! everyone has to host him!

Kamel is a really nice french guy! he is not only positive but also very smart! he has so many stories coz of his travel.
good luck with ur diffierent style way of travel. i probably do the same thing in aus next year.

Hardcore hitchhiking master jedi! High level of charisma and positive mind. He knows how to feel confortable in any kind of culture and respect local customs. One of those people who walks in every place wearing a smile.

Kamel is witty and interesting and open to the world. He gives couch surfing a good name.

Travelled for a few days with Kamel in Borneo, he sold this couch surfing lark to me!

We were hosted by the same guys in KL. He is a good traveller, lots of interests. He is a good talker but don't let him reccomand a movie to watch!

We had a great night in Saigon for Halloween!

yeah, thanks a lot for sharing time with me!!! it was me a pleasure to host you here in my little house on bali, hopefully see ya one time again anywhere in the world...!

Hei. k
howdy? K rang me by 8 in the morning, bring us some french bread and smile 'sorry'
hehehe. only host him for one day ,wud love to meet again.
such smart ass guy with nice smile (ok, can i get my 10$ now? ;p)

Kamel is super!! Had a great time filming with Kamel and Keir!! I think I have Kao Sarn Rd. memorized by heart now..thanks to you guys!! I enjoyed our conversations, exchanging ideas and perspectives and all the ldb stories and more. He’s one unique individual with a great spirit. Love the jazz bar and thank you for the French connection!!
Keep in touch always!..

He is a very nice boy.Surfed our couch,oups floor for 3 or 4 days..we were living in the bushes in a bungalow in Thailand.However he seemed happy enough..He is very brave and is very interested what is happening around..You should ask him to do break dancing for you.Incredible..Anybody would enjoy hanging out with him..He`has high energy and spirit.. we enjoyed being with him.Hope to see him again..

Kamal has a lot of friends on Couch Surfing because he is a really nice guy. He helped to make the party we held a success! If he ever needs a couch in Bangkok, he is welcome at my home.

Kamel is a good person i learn from him a lot of thing and really i enjoy with him and with his friends so i hope to meet them another time :)

Invite kamel to the CS/HC meeting in Kuala Lumpur. We didnt talk much to each other but he seem nice guy and I hope that we will meet again somewhere in this beautiful world.

meet in france for his friend wedding party for the first time. very good person!

Kamel is one of those travelers I love meeting. He is open minded and for real interested in intercultural understanding. I enjoyed lisstening to his travel adventures and to learn about the experience he made on his around the world trip. I hope we will meet again somwhere on this globe and if not we probabley will in an other galaxy!

i have extremely experience with u...thanx for all kamel

BLOODY SMART
as his an experience guest(er) i cought him copy-paste a request form in hospitalityclub...(gotcha!!)
my partner said his the sociable geniouse one compare then any other guests i had. Tipical easy to get along and if u looking for a nice fella for dinamic converstations, he sud be the one.
aside of his being a morocons but a france as well it richen his way of thinkin...very contemporar...
cundt wait to hear another great worlwide traveler journeys

kamel contated me by Cs and HC
its a lot to describe about this person, He is realy nice person i ever met. we spent time together with another Cs/Hc member I've received four guest from Another country in my Dormitory (france, Canadian, American, Philipine). we going to Borobudur Temple, making fun in the beach with My friends and a lot things.We are happy here. My friends at Dorm realy apreciated Kamel. very2 nice person, good habbit to make good interaction with all people his met. Kamel is the Best guest I ever hosted. See u again in France or Indonesia (Yogyakarta) Do u know Kamel? The picture we took in front of my Dorm with friends, now display at the living room. So we can’t forget you and others. Me and my Friends will miss u!!!

Kamel is really a very cool, nice and very very very friendly guy. I think all the indonesians you've met are loving you. What a pity, that we only met just such a short time, because I really enjoyed our talks on the beach.

Kamel was a very pleasant individual with a lot of life experience, and good advice to share! He's always welcome back to stay in my place any time!

It was a great pleasure meeting Kamel, he shared his experiences on travel and comunicating with different people. he also has a wonderful knowledge in computers

I met him in Guatemala city for christmas!and he spent with me and my flatmate a couple of days! I had a great time with u Kamel! it was a pleasure getting to know u, I enjoyed our conversations a lot! u are a really easy-going and friendly person! I hope u keep enjoying ur life and I am sure that I will see u again someday! Hey Kamel!! Que bueno haberte conocido, la pase muy bien contigo! sos un chico genial! espero que todo te este saliendo super bien! sigue siempre con tu BUENA ONDA! UN abrazooote chico!

Well, I suppose to host him, but i was away when he arrived in KK, and by luck (he didnt get to hitch hike to Sandakan on the 3rd April, and that's the day I came back from my duty travel) we finally met! He's a cool persona dn very easy to get along with! Wish had more time with him and just hang out and teach him more local words... adn yeah, who knows, by luck, he will return to Sabah soon before he settle down.. hehehehe.. ;)

Hey, 1000 thnx for telling me about this site my friend! He's an enthusiastic traveller with a head full of ideas...I really hope you make your way ;) Good luck for all your travells and may always stop s.b. when you hold up your thumb! Oh and dont mix up the directions again *smile*

I had an evening with Kamel with beautiful and englightening conversations. We talked about our travel experiences, the different cultures in Malaysia and in Morocco, politics :), and much more. Kamel's passionate talking about people of North Africa as he is one himself. I will let you know when I (eventually) make my way to Morocco, so u can give me those useful contacts :)

I think his quest of making the world laugh by having himself mostly looking like a cretin is very noble.

Now I know why his family is in celebration while he's away for 2 years.

And oh, he's not as silly as he looks.

Kamel is very easy to get along with. His travel stories are full of excitement and very inspiring. One of my best experiences hosting with CS. I learned a lot about Berbere culture from him.

Kamel is an interesting person to talk to. We enjoyed hosting him. We exchanged views about life, religion and history. The best part is when Kamel unselfishly helped fixed my computer and downloaded some files for my movies. We also worked on my website and he gave me tips on how to maintain them. He is an excellent teacher. I wish Kamel a safe journey in his quest to know the better side of the world.

This dude is amazing! Not many people have done or could do what he is doing in these 1.5 years. But most important of all, i love the way he thinks! Awesome dude man. Never has such a small couch space contributed so much by so little to my life!

Kamel is officially the longest surfer i have hosted.What else can i say that has not already been said by the countless other people that kamel has met.He's polite, helpful, independent, repectful and takes the effort to know each and everyone of my family member and tell them stories about his travals,helping my sister n neighbour with their computer problems n just staying out late.If you get a chance to host him ask about the white house special security forces.:)

I met Kamel briefly in Kuala Lumpur. he's a delightful person to talk to! I only wish we had more time to hang out. I'm sure we will!

Top class guy, has been around the world and has some good stories to share

Kamel and I met through Mira (another CSer) while he was in Christchurch visiting. It was really interesting to hear about his travels and just made my feet itch so bad. I wish I could travel as much as he had/will! Hope to meet you sometime in France/Morocco!

Kamel encouraged me to jump into the couchsurfing world and I took his advice and have just organised to stay with someone in KL!

Kamel and I had an instantly strong affinity and ended up hitch-hiking and CouchSurfing together for many days. Spending so much time non-stop with one person can be difficult with an old friend, let alone someone you've only known for a few days. But Kamel is a rare find. He is humble and wise, imperturbably mellow, enjoyably eccentric, and has an inexhaustible supply of great stories. I couldn't have picked a better person to share a long adventure with.

Kamel is a very interesting guy
He is well traveled and has lots of info to pass on
Kamel sailed into my life (he came by boat) and after spending some time together I found that my eyes had been opened a little more (living in the south pacific it is hard to know what it is like in other countries)Kamel is welcome back any time
Happy travels regards Chris

Camel, Kamel...
He really mades my days at the collective. Cool walk on the beach, nice and long talks.
We exchange lot s of vocabulary from our past. A really open mind person who i ll be really keen to have travel much more with, and can not wait to insult again in france!
I like this dude, if the planet was full of guy like him, worlkd will spin around "comme papa ds maman".

and, he get this french touch seduction things (and a french humour !D)

Was nice to meet Kamel. Shared with us a part of his wonderfull experience. Good luck and welcome to my place in Bangkok or somewhere else!

We have just eaten together with 2 other girls from CS. It was a great time; unfortunately we didn't have the time to discuss really about a lot's of things. I find Kamel very interesting, open minded and he is able to share him experience.
We spook about Morocco, Africa, Islam, religion. I hope, that in the future I will see another time Kamel, because him way of thinking and living interest me.
In conclusion it's a good guy!

Fantastic guy who's really into CS, always polite and fun to talk with. We went to see a basketball game. Kamel didn't fully support the NZ side on the night, so I didn't wake him up the next morning even though he asked me to :p (just kidding about the NZ thing!!)

We had a very good time in Mary's place. Kamel is definitely a very nice, funny and trustworthy guy, and interested to learn the more about every culture he meets in his world trip! See ya soon!

Kamel is a really cool guy. He can tell you stories about his adventures around the world for hours.
He knows a lot about stuff and we found many common interests.
Very nice guy to hang around with and very laid-back.

Kamel is a fun & bouncy guy who's really friendly & sweet. He gave me a record breaking backrub in Nelson, encouraged me to get more sleep, cooked for the Collective Zoo, & has warm & kind energy. I hope he comes back the the Collective!

kamel and his friend mathew stayed on my couch, brilliant surfers considerate and tidy, chur see you soon.

Happy me to have met Kamel! Together we managed to keep a French atmosphere to the NZ collective, he listens to the best music ever, we watched bad movies and imposed our french cooking to the collective!

We danced the night away in Nelson and he kindly walked me home. Very nice young man. I wish we had the time to talk more. Down the road some day we shall meet again under a sky with brighter days. It only getter better all the time.

lovely guy and it was nice to have some one who i can have a sensibal conversation with for a change lol!!!

Kamel's fantastic...a friendly guys whos enthusiastic, helpful and a gem of a person..hanging out with him has been fun and i would vouch for Kamel to take care of my kitchen anyday...he leaves them spotless and sparkling!! Talking to him about travel was great..he is a very open person and knows a lot...I hope to catch up with him soon!!
It was wonderful to host him in Mumbai an catch up with him and his travels so far :)

Poor Kamel got hosted by a very tired Kirsty, but he survived it well!! A lot of our time together was spent watching other people doing crazy things at the World Busker's fest, however the best parts where when we had the chance to talk. Kamel has a lot to offer the world and time spent with him is certainly time well spent. He's extremely considerate - I'm still blown away that he videoed the busker's show that we went so my dad could see it.I look forward to our running in France in search of farmers and sheep Kamel! :P

Kamel was my partner in code/crime at the Nelson collective. He is always helpfull, very funny and has a keen eye on cultural differences. You can only be jealous about all of his travels. But don't let him pick the music! ;-p

Kamel