Slightly off topic but... I've never couchsurfed but have Airbnb'd quite a bit. I've held the unfounded assumption that couchsurfing accommodations would be questionable, in unsafe locations, have issues with scams or theft, etc.
Can you comment on how this compares to reality in a place like Manhattan where short-term housing rentals can be pricy?
And also, philosophically why you choose to host couchsurfers vs paid guests?
Can you comment on how this compares to reality in a place like Manhattan where short-term housing rentals can be pricy?
And also, philosophically why you choose to host couchsurfers vs paid guests?