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!!!
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 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.
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..
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.
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 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.
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?
So nice video! Enjoy NZ! Beautiful country. Greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷
Nice video.. thanks for sharing and inspiring.. can't wait to get myself back to the road all again.
Thanks for sharing your nice couchsurfing experience !!
Beautiful video Mari's Congratulations travel In New Zeland !! 😊
They seem so adorable :) And my NZ trip is still on bucket list ! Cant wait to visit ! :)
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.
Gracias, los las espero en Colombia, Bogota ... Bienvenidos (as)
Met one of my best friends through Couchsurfing. Still have regular meet ups since meeting many years ago.
I can't wait to try this!!!
Hello
Mary vc e linda
I am hubuhu
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
Good to see both of you
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..
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.
It was a very nice and interesting video. I have hosted 3 couchsurfers till date.
Hello.. Glad to see both of you
Very nice! Thanks you from Brazil. Josep
Hoolahooping! Loves mad fun.
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.
Have fun, girls!
Super cool video Maria. I don't know New Zealand, but it's in my plans for the next trip :)
I'm registred at Couchsurfing recently and I hope during my holidays to meet friendly hosts 😅
wow it looks great and please try to come to Ethiopia
.
👏Thank you for sharing and for sympathy
enjoy ur holiday Mari
This is awesome .does this happen in the states? And it would be scary I could understand the apprehension
Sweet experience, thank u 4 sharing
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.
have a nice trip
2:20 thanks for your Nice experience. Si vous avez visité Maroc soyez le bien venez
- "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?
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.
WOWWW.. really excellent meet up both cute lady .. thanks for ur sharing
i am fm Bangladesh ...
Welcome to Thailand.....land of smile 😆😆😆
Amazing experience
Enjoyed your video! Hope you trip was more than pleasant.
great video and lovely
You both are amazing love you both ❤️. You should to visit India I am here to welcome you from the bottom of my heart.
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! THANKS! THANKS!
We have been on CS for over a decade. We're in Perth Australia. Come as a guest. Leave as a friend.
Awww I want to visit her!!!
Visit our country Africa Uganda 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬
@@howicommunityorganization8167 , where are you in Uganda?
all the best.....
Welcome
Amazing experience lovely
Hi 👋 hownyou doin m doing couch surfing please.help.me.out
Meri, you are super. You encouraged me.
thanks for your amazing video. I cant wait to watch another one.
Cool where u are now?
great video
have a nice trip!
I totally LOVED Couchsurfing ! until 5 years ago ... when it became a B-corp with shareholders
Great vlog 👌
Wow..nice
God bless you from florida
ta bom voce tem que chegar aca para colombia ou para brazil
U can visit in our country. I hope u Will enjoy a lots of..
так мило і ніжно,всіх благ таким добрим людям!
Привет. Ты поняла что она говорит?
Saludos desde mexico!!!
perfect keep exploring
If u have any plan for punjab...u can stay at my home.....m home is near to Golden Temple.
When you are comming India,We will be happy to welcome you.
Seja bem vinda ao Brasil - welcome from Brezil
Hi am venkat from India I want join couchsurfing
Come to Portland! We love couchsurfers!
Mari,you should come to Asheville!! You would love the mountains and the art!! And you are super cute!! Just saying...
Superb: to travel from English-speaking country to English-speaking country with similar culture and climate. Airport and car.
Greetings from petra jordan😉
Bravo
Super
Show
wow nice
I think 🤔 I'm in love
Amaging
CS may be a good idea in theory.
so nice video and all are beautiful
Welcome to Bangladesh dear,
Let's come Antalya City Turkey
Hola Mari saludo..soy venezolano ..me gustaria conocerla
It was great when it was free.
Why do we have to pay now?
Really? I joined at2022 and today feb 2023 they mail me this old video 🤣. I wonder who and where is Mari now?
welcome
Is couchsurfing also banned in Russia?
Greetings.....welcome to india
Welcome in India . I hope you
welcome to India
saludos
Greetings from India
Welcome to Singapore, I am the best guide
I totally agree- same as Bla bla car...
Nice smile
AH we undertsood , this video was for getting followers in Instagram for them :)
work visa? what kind of work?
Helo...iam in Kerala...,kannur district
intresting
do come india
Come to visit India 🇮🇳
Hi
Hii
Come to Ghana. My couchsurfing name is Abdul Razak Imoro
جميل جدا جدا عليكم زيارة المغرب
Приежай в Россию на новый год ))
welcome to kerala gods own country
I Love You Mari ...Ali Bazdarian