HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING I have hosted and surfed a bunch of times. I haven't had a single negative interaction so far. I've had a lot of good times thanks to Couchsurf. COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE I couchsurfed in Belgium and the Netherlands in November of 2009. I had a really great experience. I met so many different types of people. They were all very courteous and hospitable. I've hosted people in Cameroon and Boston, USA.

Snacks: do not leave them behind. Also: bring a book.