HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I have traveled alone to other countries and had hostels fall through or buses break down and I've been stranded in crazy situations, so I give female travelers from abroad first priority. (I'm not being sexist guys, we just all want our sisters and mothers and daughters to be safe) I am MUCH more likely to accept your request to host if you are asking for a couple nights. Due to work and other things, long stays are not easy to accommodate so I'll probably have to decline. Guys- please have references from previous hosts.