Not for free stays. If that was the goal, I’d just min-max hostels. I'm here probably because: - I value human context over comfort - I want to see cities through people, not itineraries - I enjoy long conversations, shared meals, and late-night talks I'm at a stage where connection matters more than convenience. Couchsurfing fits that phase perfectly.

I didn't just travel solo, I rebuilt my identity while moving through unfamiliar places. Most people use travel as an escape. I used it as a mirror. It’s that I kept going without needing validation, company, or a fixed plan. Most people panic when structure disappears. I leaned into it.