Comments on: Surfing the World Wide Couch: The Benefits of Urban Camping (Plus: Sweaty Tango) http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/ Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:05:13 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: lusciousladyliza http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/comment-page-1/#comment-48681 lusciousladyliza Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:06:08 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-48681 Dude. In addition to being on the dodging bullets of my four hour workweek exercise, I feel like I'm doing an optimization experiment. At times, i'm shit scared to act but the experiment in lifestyle design is totally worth it. I am an official couchsurfer since May 09 after moving to the Philippines and just wanted to provide another prop for it. Women especially might have more apprehensions but I've couchsurfed alone ladies and gents and it's been a great, great experience. There are so pretty down to earth amazing people the world has to share. I've surfed and been surfed and it's also been a very chill experience it has been sharing this little spot in the world with others, it has enriched my experience moving here, learning the area and the local vibe as I show someone with fresh eyes and a new perspective around and having seen what home is like for someone else while surfing. I don't think I could have said it any better, "Experiential travel isn’t about places, it’s about people. About exploring different interpretations of the human experience" I kinda wished I birthed that sentence myself. Of course, there are other ways to travel, times when you with luxurious accommodations, etc and to each there own but after having experienced a tourist dream tour I vastly prefer the experiential traveling experience. If you vibe with that, couch surfing is a great way to go. Cheers! Dude.

In addition to being on the dodging bullets of my four hour workweek exercise, I feel like I’m doing an optimization experiment. At times, i’m shit scared to act but the experiment in lifestyle design is totally worth it.

I am an official couchsurfer since May 09 after moving to the Philippines and just wanted to provide another prop for it. Women especially might have more apprehensions but I’ve couchsurfed alone ladies and gents and it’s been a great, great experience. There are so pretty down to earth amazing people the world has to share. I’ve surfed and been surfed and it’s also been a very chill experience it has been sharing this little spot in the world with others, it has enriched my experience moving here, learning the area and the local vibe as I show someone with fresh eyes and a new perspective around and having seen what home is like for someone else while surfing. I don’t think I could have said it any better, “Experiential travel isn’t about places, it’s about people. About exploring different interpretations of the human experience”

I kinda wished I birthed that sentence myself. Of course, there are other ways to travel, times when you with luxurious accommodations, etc and to each there own but after having experienced a tourist dream tour I vastly prefer the experiential traveling experience. If you vibe with that, couch surfing is a great way to go.

Cheers!

]]> By: Hacking Japan: Inside Tokyo for Less than New York - Part 2 | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/comment-page-1/#comment-21915 Hacking Japan: Inside Tokyo for Less than New York - Part 2 | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:48:25 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-21915 [...] you’re adventurous and without family, consider www.globalfreeloaders.com or other couch surfing options for free housing and a genuine local experience. If not, look at Tokyo rentals on Craigslist as a [...] [...] you’re adventurous and without family, consider http://www.globalfreeloaders.com or other couch surfing options for free housing and a genuine local experience. If not, look at Tokyo rentals on Craigslist as a [...]

]]> By: Jatha http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/comment-page-1/#comment-20521 Jatha Mon, 12 May 2008 04:06:20 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-20521 This is for Dina Gonzalez and all of the other burnt-out nurses out there: I have been a nurse for 35 years and liked my job but felt no chappenge/excitement in it. 2 years ago I became a Travel Nurse and have fallen in love with nursing again! I have travelled the entire eastern seacoast 13 weeks at a time. I work 3 days a week and sightsee the other 4. The travel company provides my (fabulous) apartment and pays my utilities, so my competative salery goes so much further. Just think about it. I've loved this and wish I had done it so much sooner. This is for Dina Gonzalez and all of the other burnt-out nurses out there: I have been a nurse for 35 years and liked my job but felt no chappenge/excitement in it. 2 years ago I became a Travel Nurse and have fallen in love with nursing again! I have travelled the entire eastern seacoast 13 weeks at a time. I work 3 days a week and sightsee the other 4. The travel company provides my (fabulous) apartment and pays my utilities, so my competative salery goes so much further. Just think about it. I’ve loved this and wish I had done it so much sooner.

]]> By: Artopium Mike http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/comment-page-1/#comment-20300 Artopium Mike Wed, 07 May 2008 16:49:50 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-20300 Right on! Although you don't mention it in your blog, I'm sure you've heard of couchsurfing.com. Very cool way to meet people abroad and for finding a cool place to stay. I am personally a verterean "urban camper" myself, and am very intrigued by the surge in new urban campers. It seems to me to be part of a spiritual renaissance. [Sorry, Mike, but multiple links removed. Please see the "comment zen" rules where you leave the comments. Sorry!] Artopium Mike Right on! Although you don’t mention it in your blog, I’m sure you’ve heard of couchsurfing.com. Very cool way to meet people abroad and for finding a cool place to stay. I am personally a verterean “urban camper” myself, and am very intrigued by the surge in new urban campers. It seems to me to be part of a spiritual renaissance.

[Sorry, Mike, but multiple links removed. Please see the "comment zen" rules where you leave the comments. Sorry!]

Artopium Mike

]]> By: juliemarg http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/comment-page-1/#comment-19593 juliemarg Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:56:12 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-19593 I've just signed up to be a couch surfer - wouldn't it be heavenly if a tango dancer came to stay ... I’ve just signed up to be a couch surfer – wouldn’t it be heavenly if a tango dancer came to stay …

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