Any experience with couchsurfing.com?

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erm, not to worry you, but i met a chinese dude in frankfurt germany on his way to berlin the day before the world cup final in 06. On the 4 hour train to berlin he got a call acncelling his expected stay, which, without much cash left, left him stranded in berlin at midnight.. I think its a good idea and can work well but you should always be prepared..

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