Thanks for making this video. I hope it will encourage more women to become a part of the Couchsurfing community. Ive been doing it for almost a decade now, and my first was in Australia, followed by NZ. It’s safe Ladies! Just stay with other Ladies if you want to be extra sure its safe!!!
There is a large Couchsurfing Community called Host A Sister. It is huge. Members all over the world. The great thing i like about it is they help in urgent/emergency situations, plus the members step up hosting and helping during major world catastrophes, war, wildfire, floods, etc.
There is a large Couchsurfing Community called Host A Sister. It is huge. Members all over the world. The great thing i like about it is they help in urgent/emergency situations, plus the members step up hosting and helping during major world catastrophes, war, wildfire, floods, etc.
So sad that Couchsurfing was bought out and now people like myself who loved sharing their place are forced to pay just to share?! This makes no sense and I refuse to give this company money since they were bought out. Greedy directors, who are taking huge wages will destroy what was an amazing community so they can line their pockets. I just hope a good competitor appears, so we can build something better.
SirPhytone: Hello, what did you mean about couchsurfng money? Here the annual fee is low enough, unless they ask for more later on? I think it's said to be about $12-15 a year.. Might they demand more later? Was it totally free before, wno was able to run the webpage- exchange etc as a volunteer? I haven't joined yet, because haven't learnt muck PC. Can't we just make another one like it wa before?
I just received an email from couchsurfing saying "Mari recently surfed for her first time in Wellington, New Zealand and made a video blog about her experience". Only to arrive here and see this "recently" happened 6 years ago. It's sad that they make you pay just to surf online nowadays.
I Couch Surfed in NZ about 11 years ago for 3 weeks. It was the best vacation I ever had. I have travelled to many Countries but the Kiwi people were awesome.
Hello mari nice to see you and it is wonderful what you are doing!! I am from ethiopia and i work the sam as you like couchsurfing and a highest mountain adventure.
aw sad if its been bought out.. but not surprising.. I was a big couchsurfer back in the day and helped me in my travel life.. what a wonderful life it was meeting the best people ever..
I wish I could go to NZ ! It sounds great. I have a house in the countryside in Normandie France that I could share if you're interested. I really enjoy your video.
I was recently hosted by a couchsurfer in Tanzania, his name is Samuel, who verbally abused me and insisted I pay for my visit because he wasn't going to feed me for free. He additionally took me to a campsite where he said his fri3nd worked and that it would only cost me a day's stay, abandoned me for 5 days and made pay for his bill. Mine and his friends'. I Reported him to couchsurfing and the so-called amabassadors but no action was taken. The guy is still working as a tour guide and taking in surfers! Stay safe people! Just glad I wasn't raped of physically assaulted only finances took a hit.
Thanks for making this video. I hope it will encourage more women to become a part of the Couchsurfing community. Ive been doing it for almost a decade now, and my first was in Australia, followed by NZ. It’s safe Ladies! Just stay with other Ladies if you want to be extra sure its safe!!!
True! Some sad things happen, but I managed!
Noup it wont. Quite opposite. It's obviously for hippies and alternative lifestyle. It's written on your faces you have loose idea of life.
There is a large Couchsurfing Community called Host A Sister. It is huge. Members all over the world. The great thing i like about it is they help in urgent/emergency situations, plus the members step up hosting and helping during major world catastrophes, war, wildfire, floods, etc.
So nice video! Enjoy NZ! Beautiful country. Greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷
There is a large Couchsurfing Community called Host A Sister. It is huge. Members all over the world. The great thing i like about it is they help in urgent/emergency situations, plus the members step up hosting and helping during major world catastrophes, war, wildfire, floods, etc.
Gracias, los las espero en Colombia, Bogota ... Bienvenidos (as)
Nice video.. thanks for sharing and inspiring.. can't wait to get myself back to the road all again.
Beautiful video Mari's Congratulations travel In New Zeland !! 😊
Met one of my best friends through Couchsurfing. Still have regular meet ups since meeting many years ago.
So sad that Couchsurfing was bought out and now people like myself who loved sharing their place are forced to pay just to share?! This makes no sense and I refuse to give this company money since they were bought out. Greedy directors, who are taking huge wages will destroy what was an amazing community so they can line their pockets. I just hope a good competitor appears, so we can build something better.
r your nice video
Yea, I was gutted when I tried to get back involved..
Couchers
Yup, it was fun while it lasted. No more!
SirPhytone: Hello, what did you mean about couchsurfng money? Here the annual fee is low enough, unless they ask for more later on? I think it's said to be about $12-15 a year.. Might they demand more later? Was it totally free before, wno was able to run the webpage- exchange etc as a volunteer?
I haven't joined yet, because haven't learnt muck PC.
Can't we just make another one like it wa before?
Thanks for sharing your nice couchsurfing experience !!
They seem so adorable :) And my NZ trip is still on bucket list ! Cant wait to visit ! :)
Amazing country. Enjoy your trip ☺️
I can't wait to try this!!!
Hello
Mary vc e linda
I am hubuhu
I just received an email from couchsurfing saying "Mari recently surfed for her first time in Wellington, New Zealand and made a video blog about her experience". Only to arrive here and see this "recently" happened 6 years ago. It's sad that they make you pay just to surf online nowadays.
Good to see both of you
I Couch Surfed in NZ about
11 years ago for 3 weeks. It was the best vacation I ever had. I have travelled to many Countries but the Kiwi people were awesome.
Hoolahooping! Loves mad fun.
wow it looks great and please try to come to Ethiopia
.
Hello.. Glad to see both of you
This is awesome .does this happen in the states? And it would be scary I could understand the apprehension
Thanks to Annabel. Mari, on your way, meet you in Finland. If you have any plan for West Africa too, let me know. a nice place in Grand Popo
Have fun, girls!
It was a very nice and interesting video. I have hosted 3 couchsurfers till date.
Hello Mari, great adventure, I ever you decide to come to the Middle east, we are now based in Oman (Muscat) and will be glad to host you. Philip.
Super cool video Maria. I don't know New Zealand, but it's in my plans for the next trip :)
Hello mari nice to see you and it is wonderful what you are doing!! I am from ethiopia and i work the sam as you like couchsurfing and a highest mountain adventure.
Very nice! Thanks you from Brazil. Josep
I'm registred at Couchsurfing recently and I hope during my holidays to meet friendly hosts 😅
enjoy ur holiday Mari
👏Thank you for sharing and for sympathy
aw sad if its been bought out.. but not surprising.. I was a big couchsurfer back in the day and helped me in my travel life.. what a wonderful life it was meeting the best people ever..
have a nice trip
Sweet experience, thank u 4 sharing
2:20 thanks for your Nice experience. Si vous avez visité Maroc soyez le bien venez
Cool where u are now?
If u have any plan for punjab...u can stay at my home.....m home is near to Golden Temple.
ta bom voce tem que chegar aca para colombia ou para brazil
won't be back to CS until they charge us! Used to be a very active user.
Welcome to Thailand.....land of smile 😆😆😆
Meri, you are super. You encouraged me.
thanks for your amazing video. I cant wait to watch another one.
THANKS! THANKS! THANKS!
Is couchsurfing also banned in Russia?
Amazing experience
- "Meet Mari, a new Couchsurfing member who left California to travel the world"
- Video is from 5 years ago, lol.
I got this notification today. CS is a treasure, ain't it?
Awww I want to visit her!!!
Visit our country Africa Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬
@@howicommunityorganization8167 , where are you in Uganda?
WOWWW.. really excellent meet up both cute lady .. thanks for ur sharing
i am fm Bangladesh ...
I wish I could go to NZ ! It sounds great. I have a house in the countryside in Normandie France that I could share if you're interested. I really enjoy your video.
Great vlog 👌
Saludos desde mexico!!!
all the best.....
❤
great video
You both are amazing love you both ❤️. You should to visit India I am here to welcome you from the bottom of my heart.
great video and lovely
Welcome
God bless you from florida
Hi am venkat from India I want join couchsurfing
Enjoyed your video! Hope you trip was more than pleasant.
U can visit in our country. I hope u Will enjoy a lots of..
Seja bem vinda ao Brasil - welcome from Brezil
have a nice trip!
так мило і ніжно,всіх благ таким добрим людям!
Привет. Ты поняла что она говорит?
I totally LOVED Couchsurfing ! until 5 years ago ... when it became a B-corp with shareholders
Amazing experience lovely
Hi 👋 hownyou doin m doing couch surfing please.help.me.out
perfect keep exploring
We have been on CS for over a decade. We're in Perth Australia. Come as a guest. Leave as a friend.
Wow..nice
Really? I joined at2022 and today feb 2023 they mail me this old video 🤣. I wonder who and where is Mari now?
Amaging
work visa? what kind of work?
I was recently hosted by a couchsurfer in Tanzania, his name is Samuel, who verbally abused me and insisted I pay for my visit because he wasn't going to feed me for free. He additionally took me to a campsite where he said his fri3nd worked and that it would only cost me a day's stay, abandoned me for 5 days and made pay for his bill. Mine and his friends'. I Reported him to couchsurfing and the so-called amabassadors but no action was taken. The guy is still working as a tour guide and taking in surfers! Stay safe people! Just glad I wasn't raped of physically assaulted only finances took a hit.
Greetings from petra jordan😉
It was great when it was free.
Why do we have to pay now?
I think 🤔 I'm in love
saludos
Come to Portland! We love couchsurfers!
wow nice
Hola Mari saludo..soy venezolano ..me gustaria conocerla
do come india
Bravo
Super
Show
CS may be a good idea in theory.
Greetings from India
Mari,you should come to Asheville!! You would love the mountains and the art!! And you are super cute!! Just saying...
welcome
so nice video and all are beautiful
Welcome to Bangladesh dear,
Superb: to travel from English-speaking country to English-speaking country with similar culture and climate. Airport and car.
Hi
When you are comming India,We will be happy to welcome you.
intresting
Greetings.....welcome to india
Let's come Antalya City Turkey
Nice smile
☺
Come to Ghana. My couchsurfing name is Abdul Razak Imoro
Helo...iam in Kerala...,kannur district
Wow
Hii
Please translate Manaru
Super ❤️💝💝🤩💝🤩🤩🤩🤩💝💝🤩🤩💝💝🤩💝💝🤩
جميل جدا جدا عليكم زيارة المغرب
I totally agree- same as Bla bla car...