Anthony attends on couchsurfing events every now and then. He is very active host and takes his surfers to the events as well. Anthony’s main reason for hosting is very common. “I want to share the kindness and experiences that I have been fortunate enough to have through Couchsurfing.” He says.
Anthony has been surfing on other people’s couches in India and hence he wants to give something back in his own city, Melbourne. “From the places I've traveled, I slowly realised that understanding a place and its culture is more than just seeing the sights and having a good time. The Couchsurfing experiences I have had let me discover a place from the inside out and gave me a fantastic impression for what makes its people tick. This is what I've experienced when I've surfed and hopefully I can give this back.” Anthony says.
Anthony participates to the CS events in Melbourne. The Melbournian hosts are very active group of young people and they have different kind of social event, for example the free hugs- event, lawn bowling and they just like to mingle with other hosts and the surfers currently in town at the clubs.
“Sometimes I'll go to a whole lot of events in a row and then other times I'll go less frequently. I guess it depends on how busy I am. There are so many of them that sometime you need a break!” He says slightly frustrated. Good things come to when forcing yourself to try something new: “The best one I've been to so far was the 'Free Hugs' event in Melbourne. At first the public were a little shy, but they warmed up and really got into it!” Anthony says.
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