Practicing catholic. I AM A FEMALE SOLO TRAVELER. MEANING BY DEFINITION I AM VULNERABLE AND SOME PEOPLE WILL WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ME. THIS IS TERRIBLE.
ACT ACCORDINGLY. Be courteous and mindful and don’t be a creep. Happened too many times. Ugh. CS IS NOT A DATING APP. I have a boyfriend who is currently overseas.
If you have those pre made lists of what’s going on the house, fine, but oh lord please have the courtesy to walk me through it verbally.
There’s a spirit of cs. It’s not “oh read this and get by yourself like you were in a Airbnb” - mh nope. There’s a human connection to it. Be courteous enough to be mindful of it.
“But love everyone, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful" (Luke 6:35-36).
+ Leviticus 19:34. Philippians 2:4.
- https://youtu.be/DD7ZUD5V33I?si=X8YBbHCAoawH_1p-. THIS.
If you don’t live out by those verses, respectfully please block me and so that I never cross path with another toxic and deranged man. If Spanish is your first language - idk what tf is wrong with that - DO NOT CALL ME MI AMOR I AM NOT YOUR AMOR. It’s just common sense. Don’t assault me like others do.
For the love of God. Don’t be a creep. It happened too many times and this has to stop including sexual assault.
COUCHSURFING IS NOT A DATING APP.

98% of men are hosts on CS so here we go: ugh. Still have to do that in 2023: I WILL KEEP ADVOCATING FOR MYSELF - FOR WHAT IS RIGHT - AND FOR OTHER WOMEN ON THIS APP. I WILL COMMUNICATE THINGS CLEARLY WITH YOU WHATEVER IT TAKES. I AM TRAVELING ACROSS AMERICA. I HAVE A JOB REMOTELY. I have a boyfriend. He is overseas.
We also talked that it is better if there are no more than one more roommate, for diverse reasons that you can imagine and me being a Christian it’s not great to share a house with a bunch of men, makes total sense. Women / boundaries / men. Yep. And better if I am in a room that is not too far from yours such as not in another building for instance. Happened a few times and actually no. Otherwise it can get scary and weird, we don’t want that to happen. Again woman/men/ Safety.

For the CS men, I have to make sure I will be safe, for the ones who are kind and helpful I hope you understand; so here are some questions:
Can you confirm that you adhere to the Couchsurfing principles of respect and cultural exchange, and not trying to brainwash me with your own views of things? If no, BLOCK ME I can’t have more toxicity in my life.
Is maintaining a safe and secure environment for your guests important for you? If no, BLOCK ME I can’t have more toxicity in my life.
Do you have any specific house rules in place to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for both of us?
Are you open to discussing expectations and boundaries before confirming the stay? If no, BLOCK ME I can’t have more toxicity in my life.
Can you assure that you have a genuine interest in fostering positive connections through Couchsurfing? If no, BLOCK ME I can’t have more toxicity in my life.

I HVE A JOB REMOTELY SO YES I HAVE AN AGENDA AND AND IM NOT THE “HAVING FUN” TYPE GIRL IM A SERIOUS PERSON AND I LET YOU KNOW THAT IN MY REQUEST AND ITS CLEARLY WRITTEN ON MY PROFILE. I LOVE SPENDING THE TIME OFF WITH GUESTS, BUT YOU CANNOT KEEP ME AWAY FROM MY JOB AND MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS I SEE ITS BEEN WRITTEN IN REFERENCES. Everyone has a life. I do. I’m not here to mess around.
If you have intentions to use it this way with wrong intentions, please block me and make sure we never ever cross path in life. It leaves traumas. It’s bad. Ugh. Men 😬.
I have a boyfriend. He is overseas at the moment. He shared with me that he prefers when I get hosted by a man host who has English as a first language (as there’s only men host on this app and almost no women unfortunately). Otherwise the cultures are too different and the less good experiences have been with them. Which is very unfortunate.

Update as of 12/17:
Ughhh. “Men”. So am I the ugly ducking getting unkind references hurting or whatever it’s called? Ok. Let’s talk about it.
If I keep getting them, I actually don’t care. It’s better for everyone. Again. CS IS NOT A DATING APP IT LEAVES TRAUMAS. If you read one of my last reference who has a culture from Ecuador, I am sorry. This comes down to a lot of things I’ve written on my profile. (See old version). Couchsurfing is still an unsafe app. Gabriel wanted to sleep in the same bed as me and I couldn’t agree to that. He wrote me in a text few times I was the best CS experience he had, and then he dares writing lies on my profile, because he didn’t get to sleep with me?! Tf. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS HAVE TO STOP AND I WONT LET THAT HAPPEN AGAIN OR TOLERATE SO PLEASE BE A DECENT HUMAN BEING. If you are the type of guy with weird intentions and a creep, just **block me**, for the love of God, block me. Never ever come to my existence. It will help save a ton of energy and time and not create traumas. Ugh. All that being said and with everything he told me and texted me, it seems he got upset and wrote a mean review because I didn’t sleep with him.
I feel so sorry. This is unsafe. This has to stop 😥 He also told me or texted me uncomfortable things such as mi amor, mon amour, pretty girl, and so on. This is not ok. He tries to attack me by saying I can’t pay my rent which is a lie and it’s him who told and texted me several times that he wanted me stay longer?! How toxic is all that. Lesson learnt. Never again.
Bad experience again with creep man. This had to stop. If you are one and your intentions are not pure, BLOCK me and never come across me in life.
He said he was a man of God and religious and prayed but I am so disappointed. It’s an EYE OPENING EXPERIENCE. CS is not safe for women. I’ve heard too many stories of sexual assaults. Ugh.
He wanted me to stay more days but I didn’t feel comfortable so I left. Also, I do pay rent and bills in America (tf bro how can you judge me and falsely to that point?!). AND yes when I am traveling in DIFFERENT cities in America, I still use CS, like a lot of us do. Ugh. Wtf this still happen in 2023 after couchsurfing after it’s been created more that 15 years ago?! This has to change and this app is mostly unsafe for us as women. Ugh. So many stories I’ve been told from women. THIS. IS. NOT. OK AND HAS TO STOP. PERIOD. Ugh. 🤮. You men seem to not understand and don’t get, that’s the worst part. You men are doing the same inappropriate behaviors over and over again since more than 15 years on this app. Is it ok?! No. Ugh. It’s even written on my profile why I travel so much in the states. Ugh. Because I’m a volunteer at airshows because I have a passion for aviation.

- From now on with all the traumas I’m hearing happening on this app if you accept to host me which is very kind, I will ask you, word by word, “can you promise me you won’t have inappropriate behavior and try to hit on me and making me sleep in your bed or touch my body?” WE. AS. WOMEN. HAVE. TO. STAY. SAFE. You dudes don’t even realize. Those traumatic experiences have to stop. CS have been around for more than 15 years and you men just dont evolve. Ugh. How is that even possible?! Proof again for that update and last reference.
About me: - bachelor in aerospace engineering
- masters in cybersecurity
- private pilot license G
- as all other women on this app it seems, vulnerable young women who is TIRED of experiencing traumatic experiences on CS and this has to stop. Men can be terrible and just can’t have NORMAL and appropriate behaviors.

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Old version: Champion mindset only. I won’t put up with anything else. There’s a lot of bs on this app. I don’t have time to waiste with any of that. If you are, just block me, deny me, whatever so that we don’t ever meet.

- I have a question for you: how much do you care for your guests? Do you know the definition of caring? For others. Which is for me a basic principle.
There we go. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caring#:~:text=%3A%20feeling%20or%20showing%20concern%20for,sensitive%2C%20caring%20person%20I%20know%20%E2%80%A6.
Thanks.
- Couchsurfing is a wonderful platform. *But please read.*
Tips for all the girlies out there:
Several of you contacted about tips on how to stay safe on CS with all those men so I am sharing here so that we can all be more aware and in a spirit of community and support each other.
I won’t tolerate anything else or any bs from men or creeps. Ugh.
>> I’m not on couchsurfing to mess around or waste my time.
I am serious about my life and my plans. I DO NOT WANT to be your sugar baby so do not ever mention that to me. I DO NOT WANT to get close to you so do not touch any part of my body including thighs or arms.

My flying: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvsgf0iLlGK/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==. Join me.

My dancing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu7PKFpg8tn/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==. Join me.
- A COUCHSURFING POST OF DANCING: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyWS7_Cv2_h/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==. Let’s go dance. Really. Life is better dancing.

My faith: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu9voFPODlp/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==. Join me.
https://youtu.be/UzgivOqi5Ko?si=13F3n3jcHKhTys9e

Thank you. I’m polite and considerate. It’s not hard to ask. I don’t need anything else from someone hosting. You cant even imagine how some men can be disrespectful. This has to stop. For all the other women who told me the same too. Everything else is so inappropriate. Bro. You are a host. Be a good one.
I haven’t been able to host much because people recommended me to be careful about it as I am a single young woman. But it’s important for me to help the community and give back. I was born in France but decided to leave because the culture and several other things that were not alligned with my goals and values. As you may have heard on the news. Pretty wild and violent those days unfortunately. Ugh. I lived in FL for while and different places in the states. English is not my first language. Thus it’s not perfect. And thank you for understanding that I cannot express myself like a native or that I make mistakes in meanings when I speak or write. What I am offering to guests I am hoping to get the same from my hosts during my travels for volunteering work. I’ve heard so many bad stories for other solo female travelers and this has to stop. I am talking about sexual assault. Please don’t be like that. I hope you can understand how crucial it is to share about healthy boundaries based on past experiences and how it is a terrible issue in the couchsurfing community? I’m sorry for sharing all of that with you. But it’s has been very frustrating and sad and not ok and against common sense so it is my role to mention it and hopefully it can make a safer and better community if people are more aware and it’s communicated.
That said, welcome to my cozy home. As a host my priority is that you feel comfortable if you are my guest. I am an introvert - which doesn’t mean I am not outgoing - I just need to spend a lot of time alone - and want to respect the privacy of my guests so I will leave you the space you need as you wish. As a host I am friendly and respectful. I'm here to make your stay enjoyable whether it's offering local recommendations or providing a comfortable space to unwind. I'm passionate about creating a respectful environment for guests. My house is a peaceful retreat offering a comfortable and relaxing place to rest during your travels.
The previous bible verses read: “You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” - Leviticus 19:34.
I would actually love if you could come with me to church and-or to one of the bachata social I go to.
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” - Philippians 2:4

As a guest, I will mostly bless the place when I arrive and I will ask you if this is ok. Mary Kondo does that too. Do you know about her? This is my identity and it’s important to live by it and make it understood. As a person working in science my faith in God is guiding principle inspiring precision in my work and a commitment to ethical practices. I see the beauty of God's creation reinforcing my belief that science and spirituality can harmoniously coexist. Through prayer and service I strive to engineer a better world for all.
I’m a quiet guest, very quiet. Because I am an introvert and can be shy with people I just meet. I want to be respectful of the host s place, it is I am a solo female traveler and it’s important to stay safe.
As a host your priority should be to make your host feel comfortable. Individuals are all different. It requires humility. And that is the beauty of the world.
Several of my guests were so kind and wanted to take me to restaurants. It was spicy food restaurants. And I can’t stand spicy food because it burns my head and my tongue. I like mostly anything not spicy, and I have a preference for cozy vibes places. I find that I prefer being hosted by hosts that were born in America as I realize that otherwise the cultural differences are way to different and it’s hard for my brain to adjust.
I am thankful to *most of* (details for that in the next few lines - it is a serious safety issue on here) the hosts and community on CS for participating to that. Please be kind and helpful. I don’t want to see any creeps on here anymore. I just can’t and thank you for your understanding. This has to stop, for other women too. I have heard so many bad stories. Over and over again. 🤮
I am traveling a lot those days for air shows etc.
Couchsurfing is a culture exchange. Nothing more. Please don’t try to get any closer to me by any means.
This is gross and you will be reported and hopefully banned from the platform. This happened to SEVERAL women I know too many times, to me, and even to MALES. THIS. HAS. TO. STOP. W.T.F. I am tired of that non sense. Do not be like that. Be a kind and courteous host. That’s it.
I’m a huge introvert. If we match energies, awesome! If not, let’s try to be friends. I’m very shy. Very polite. Courteous. Good at communicating. This is what is expected from a guest and I like being a great guest.
I love making new friends through couchsurfing and being hosted by awesome people. The experience is always better with hosts who *care*- for real, and I am grateful for them, and it is what is actually expected from a host and the definition of it.
Please do not be rude and a courteous host caring* for their guests and who values kind and clear communication. English is not my first language.
- I know some hosts smoke drugs and weed etc. It makes me sick and cough as well as dead cigarette smell. Please let me know if you do.
- Can you let me know all the gem resources in your city?
- Conclusion I have to make and LADIES PLEASE READ: there’s still a bunch of creeps on this app in 2023. Men hosts- please just don’t be one. The purpose of this app is that guests, women included, feel comfortable and safe. Thank you.
I am very much of a morning person and this is where I get most of my work done meaning I need to sleep early.
The experience is better with hosts under 65 as otherwise their is too big culture age difference. And with hosts from America.
I won’t tolerate any misbehavior for male host as it may have happened in the past very unfortunately. This is a terrible issue ón couchsurfing. I need my hosts to be considerate, courteous and kind and act like a host, hosting a guest.
Introvert. 100%. It requires me A LOT of energy to have lengthy discussions with people I just met. I still want to be a good guest and when I can Recharge I always love to socialize with my hosts and do fun things. Please excuse this aspect of my personality and as a host I would love if you could take it into consideration. It’s hard for me to force to talk to people when it is just not who I am. As I am an introvert which means I GET THE ENERGY BY SPENDING TIME ALONE vs extrovert who get their energy in OTHERS. I do get my energy in alone time. After my battery recharged, I have a lot of energy and I am pretty sociable and personable and dynamic. For each hour spent talking etc, I need 3 hours of time alone. It’s just how I am. But let’s get out there. And travel. Let’s explore. And make new friends.

“For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.” - Romans 10:12

Courtesy and humility and kindness and sociable; the values I am hopping to show to my guests and I am hoping to receive from my guests as well, being a solo young lady traveler wanting to feel comfortable.
I don’t need crazy experiences when I host or guest hosted. Normal people. Courteous, again.

Romans 12:16 (NIV):
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
1 Peter 4:9 (NIV):
“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”
Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV):
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

I have a dust allergy which will lead me to ask you in my request if the room is clean, as in the past I’ve experienced a few non cleaned places and it was difficult. Also- there’s no way I will do nudity or whatsoever like tf. It seems those practices are quite famous on Couchsurfing but that’s not happening. Tf - again. I never want to be in uncomfortable situation again, and ón couchsurfing.

From now on I really Prefer female hosts because one of my previous host tried to touch my body and it is horrifying and traumatizing, but I am ok if the host is not a woman, it is just important for me to mention that this is a real issue and to share healthy boundaries. I am sure many other women experienced that too and it is NOT OK and a horrible thing.
- Now it’s women (but there’s just don’t exist unfortunately as hosts) or I need to make 200% that the male host is not disrespectful and a creep.
Please be mindful of it and just DONT BE ONE. It is so bad. Ugh. We don’t want to that happen in this community. Again as I wrote in my first sentence, I need to be safe as a solo female traveler and I am NOT here to play around or any games. Never. I’m here to do my things and explore and meet awesome and kind people- only. I won’t tolerate any other behaviors anymore. Tf?? EVERY TIME, every new host, I hear soooo many bad stories about guests being unsafe or not confortable. Again, this is NOT OK and has to STOP.
▫️Please be mindful of that and that this has been my experience and that I am not here to play around.

My dream job is to become a usaf fighter pilot. I already fly planes.
You can find me on Instagram at @manouclementine
▪️I prefer receiving last minute request. Can’t plan ahead to long in advance due to busy schedule.
I have been a female solo traveler since a -very- long time now. +am a online graduate student in aero. Important to know if you host me, I spend a lot of time studying.
🌺🏝
Graduate student in Aeronautics
Spending a lot of time dancing KIZOMBA and bachata - I can teach you anytime - especially if you are 6’+ as I am quite tall with dance heels and I am in desperate need of a tall dance partner. Quick video of what a social looks like: https://youtu.be/OGAm9HmYjxo. I also appreciate suggestions of where to go social dancing at night during the week or country swing

If we haven’t met yet, I really really appreciate the fact that you help travelers by hosting them and giving them a warm place to rest for a few nights. It means so much to the community, and to me!

About me:
> Bold, different
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> Peaceful
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> Mentoring

>> Loving Latin partner dances !! I try do find socials in every city I travel. If you know about any please let me know!

🚁CURRENT MISSION.
Serve the people, the world as best as I can, realize my dream.

🚁PHILOSOPHY
Let the past go. Live your fullest life and present moment, be loved, be free.

I am the only one who cannot bear A/C that Americans put *subconsciously* to have a freezing house while it's lovely warm outside? #balance #temperaturechock #awareness. When it's too too warm, sure, let's get it cooler, but why freeze? I don't know, maybe I'am just french.
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I am pretty straightforward.
Christian faith, daughter of God and love of Jesus-Christ!
✈✈ goal Air Force pilot.
Love to meet like minded people that we can share our passion.
I would be so curious to know if you read The Four Agreements??
#TRUST is the first key word for everything.

🚁During my travels, I spend a lot of time at the Church, christian community, dancing (bachata kizomba), and my projects always keep me busy.
I would be happy to share some genuine stories with my host, and go to dinner.
I love to connect with people who are willing, are on the on the road, to realize their dream (Goal), pursue their passion, and know that they did it and their journey!
I will only to connect with #PURE people who have and #strong values. And like me, are here to serve, no matter what #servantleadership

I am so grateful to find hosts during my travels. However I need some space for myself while I'm travelling; I have Big Dreams
I'm looking forward to that you are part of my journey and share the energy with you.
I would be happy to share a dinner with you, travel stories, your motivation and dream in life.
I have a strong project that keep me busy. All the time. Don't get me wrong, I'm here to realize my dream.

🚁I'm looking forward to have you part of my journey.
I am a free spirit.
I assume being different (french system want us quite all the same ;)) and I value it, I love it.
I love++ to travel discovering new cultures places and people.
CS spirit.

Kind of introvert.🤙🤙🤙✈🌱 (= doesn't mean "anti sociale". Gets my energy from time alone, introspection and blissful solitude.)
Studied aerospace engineering,
On a spiritual path
Full Time Sun Seeking, Aviation Loving, Travel Enthusiast
I can't wait to try surfing more but I worry because I have sleeping problems so hopefully I can find host without loud pets or snoring :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

🚁Because I find a lot of ressources in connecting with people. Doesn't mean that I connect with everyone, hopefully. We are all different and different vibrations. Everything is about values. If we share them or opposite. Let's see.
;)
I love getting to hear experiences of life (failures, pleasures), travel history, and find the wisdom in it.

Someone once said : "Follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary" It's what guides me, leads me.

I'm new to Couchsurfing but the more I do it, the more I like it, I'm happy people want to meet and share enriching experiences, I want to be a part of it.

Interests

Technology, psychology, artificial intelligence, nature, camping, hiking, yoga, meditation, maintenance, aviation, fighter jets, military, Air Force, dancing, couple dances, kizomba, Bachata

• bachata
• aviation
• technology
• camping
• engineering
• psychology
• kizomba
• usa
• australia
• military
• hypnosis
• artificial intelligence
• nature walks
• environmental sustainability
• culture sharing
• artifical intelligence
• fighter jets
• maintenance
• couple dance
• us air force

Music, Movies, and Books

Paulo Coelho - St Exupery

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Being able to dance in the sky.

Teach, Learn, Share

The fighter jets you have in your airforce and their missions, how you are constantly defending, how a plane flies, bachata, kizomba

What I Can Share with Hosts

My spiritual view of things

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, England, Hungary, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Slovakia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, Germany, New Caledonia, United States