http://www.couchsurfing.org/news/article/78 Rachel Smith might have not become so hooked on CouchSurfing if her first experience hadn't been a really magnetic event. "What catapulted me into the CS community was a Chicago museum day with travelers and other locals like me. That led me to becoming more involved, and finally to volunteering for CS." What are … Continue reading The Most Awesome CS Events
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Keveen Sends Love
Now entering into November, it has been about a month now since my interview with Keveen Gabet, "the man who creates love carpets". He sent me a little "thank you" package in the mail and I was reminded all over again about his mission to spread love across the globe. Although Keveen told me he … Continue reading Keveen Sends Love
Spread Your Love
http://www.couchsurfing.org/news/article/73 CSer Spreads Love Across the Globe by Rachel Smith Meet Keveen Gabet, the man who creates love carpets Keveen Gabet's dad was hoping he'd become a lawyer someday. Instead, this 28-year old CouchSurfer from France became a teacher, a poet, a photographer, a filmmaker, a ukelele player, and a maker of love carpets, amongst other … Continue reading Spread Your Love
CouchSurfers Invade!
http://www.couchsurfing.org/news/article/71 CouchSurfers Invade! by Rachel Smith The recent popularity of city invasions within the CouchSurfing community has been hard to miss. In fact, across the US and Europe there was at least one invasion every weekend this summer, oftentimes more. So what exactly is an invasion? According to the CS Wiki, it's when CouchSurfers collectivelly decide … Continue reading CouchSurfers Invade!
Chicago Couch Crash 2010!
The CouchSurfing Chicago Couch Crash this weekend was amazing! Thanks to all the organizers and everyone who attended and made it so much fun. For those that don't know, here is their definition of what a couch crash is: **What is a CouchCrash?** A DIY, citywide celebration created by the local CouchSurfing community for the … Continue reading Chicago Couch Crash 2010!
London for a week on $200
You would have thought it was impossible, but I made it work! I will admit this week spent in London wasn’t even planned, but that may make it even more amazing. The reason it wasn’t planned was that I never intended to spend more than two hours in the city, but that two hours turned … Continue reading London for a week on $200
I disappeared for 3 months…
I know that I haven't written a post since March. Perhaps I gave up on it a little? But so much has still been going on that I intended to write about. Here's to good intentions. At the end of March I performed in the Triton Troupers Circus, my first circus performance ever. Just a … Continue reading I disappeared for 3 months…
Kindness to Strangers
Kindness to Strangers At the beginning of March it's still winter in Chicago, and I am dying for warmer temperatures and some glimpses of green. But Chicago is still bustling and full of life even in the midst of this cold, dreary weather. From the safety of my warm living room, I posted on the … Continue reading Kindness to Strangers
CS Knowledge Exchange
http://www.couchsurfing.org/channel_read.html?gid=13347&post=4739470 CS Knowledge Exchange Posted January 15th, 2010 - 4:27 pm by Rachel Smith Want to receive WWE articles in your mailbox? Head to the News Channels home page and change your subscription to instant! When you first created your CS profile, what did you put under Teach, Learn and Share? This information helps make … Continue reading CS Knowledge Exchange
CouchSurfers (Re)Discover Cities
As a new volunteer for Member Communications on the website couchsurfing.org, I've been helping write for their World Wide Events news channel. I did not write this first article, I only helped with the research as my friend Marcelle showed me the ropes. The next one will be completely written by me. http://www.couchsurfing.org/channel_read.html?gid=13347&post=4415645 When was … Continue reading CouchSurfers (Re)Discover Cities
History of a Life 