HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING My place is a bit awkward when it comes to hosting, but we can work it out somehow; I have one not-very-comfortable couch and a double bed in my living room; you could use the couch if you don't mind sharing the same room. In any case, I can only host one person at a time. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I have met dozens of fantastic people thanks to CouchSurfing, and have become good friends with many of them.

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