While accommodations vary widely from chair to chair, one thing is always certain: there's usually no photo of where you'll sleep. Instead, host-written descriptions often give a sense of what to expect — whether it's a private room, a couch, or sometimes even sharing a bed with the host. This lack of certainty makes each couch feel like its own unique experience, shaped by the homeowner and the space they provide.
Each photo in the series introduces a different host—someone from a faraway country with a unique story, job, and lifestyle. The range is remarkable: a free-spirited woman in Mexico who works at Booking.com and parties every night, a government speechwriter from Canada and a nudist from Brooklyn. Natcha's lens captures not only the homeowner but also the subtle dynamics that come with living under someone else's roof—sometimes cozy, sometimes awkward, but always deeply personal.
The project began during Natcha's time at art school in New York, where she turned to Couchsurfing as a way to ease the loneliness of starting a new life in a new city. For her, it's not just a way to find a place to sleep for the night, but also an opportunity to connect, learn and grow. The series is a portrait of these connections—some fleeting, others lasting—and a reflection on how, in the end, we are all just travelers looking for a place to call home.