Accommodations can vary greatly from sofa to sofa, but one thing is always certain. That is, there are usually no photos of the place to sleep. Instead, the description written by the host usually gives you a sense of what to expect, such as whether it’s a private room, a sofa, or even if you’ll share a bed with the host. This lack of certainty makes each sofa stay feel like its own unique experience, shaped by the host and the space they provide.
Each photo in the series features a different host from a faraway land with a unique story, job, and lifestyle. The range is staggering: a free-spirited Mexican woman who works at Booking.com and parties every night, a Canadian government speechwriter, and a Brooklyn nudist. Nacha’s lens captures the subtle dynamics that arise when living under someone else’s roof, not just the host’s. Sometimes cozy, sometimes awkward, but always very personal.
The project began when Natcha was attending art school in New York, where she turned to Couchsurfing as a way to alleviate the loneliness of making a fresh start in a new city. For her, it was more than just a way to find a bed for the night, it was an opportunity to connect, learn and grow. This series is about these connections, both temporary and permanent, and reflects that at the end of the day, we are just travelers looking for a place to call home. I am.
