CSing... editsee; http://chrismithlog.blogspot.com/ and ask me - its more fun exchanging life stories than writing about them./ ;) I will host U,, eat, drink, dance & sing ..or exchange ideas with U and share...and expect U to socialise, because I am NOT a "hostel" ..yet! ;)
How I Participate in CS
editgiving more than taking from this planet ;)Couchsurfing Experience
editslept ("unoffcially") on couches all over europe (not via CS, though, ha aha ha ) ;) ..now have become an "experienced Ho(u)s(e-)t-eller" !!!Interests
edittoo many - like to discuss exchange views & experiences with warm & respectful peoplePhilosophy
editall and/or nothing ;) do unto others....Music, Movies, Books
editsee my facebook ; www.facebook.com/Chri5mitHTypes of People I enjoy
editpreferably those who can listen and relate with empathy & knowledge or who are creative and enthusiastic..but i dont mind a good discussion with an opponent! ;) if possible to go for a drink and dance.. please be Sociable.! :) ..and please only request if u can communicate your arrival time,(in advance) as its not fair on others if I keep the couch for u and u dont show.. :)Teach, Learn, Share
editAll or Nothing .. If u have the time and mentality U can share all possibilities to explore the Universe ;)One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done
editread the book."NOW to be AlieN" ;) ...or follow my bloghttp://chrismithlog.blogspot.com/ (its not ONLY about football and there are links to my 12 publications sites, 3 homepages and numerous social networking groups..) i have experiences, positive and negative and in between been VERY lucky... and the story isnt over... :)Opinion on the Couchsurfing.org Project
editMy name is ChriS SMITH ; “CS” are my initials and “CSerS” are a personal issue , because this project must be respected...as hosts & guests should have mutual respect and trust,,I have had the extremes of CSerS ... A gritty girl, Raz, doing a walk to Istanbul.. one time James from England obviously scattered his requests so much, that he asked me to couch “tomorrow or Sunday” One of the dangers, as I have found out through my charitable & voluntary projects, is that when something is “free”
..SOME people don’t respect it..
I recently had my first travel outside of the Balkans in the last Year and thanks to "Gi" for her hospitality and for giving me a key!
Yet as i write this Miss O'B (if she exists at all) decides to give me a negative...hmmmmm ("no good turn goes unpunished") as i had more than 50 guests last year, three "bad ones" isnt too bad.. and even though now I am "careful" of requests & communications from dubious contacts or those with no references..I still reply to all. ;)
I HAVE HAD some great moments & visitors last summer.I made a deliberate decision, due to the somewhat “superficial cafe society clique” to remain here in Pg, hosting not travelling much ...
The CSer “Balkan Family” meeting in Piran may 2012 was smallish & great & the Albanian reggae weekend @ jal beach , also a visit to Novi Sad, with Anna meeting me there!) but the friendly town and people of Prizren was spoilt by some selfish B*tches and A**holes...
..and whilst CSing is a great project, ...and I can immediately thank the following CSers for contributing to a wonderful social experience and party-time this summer...
• “Les (3) Girls” from Brussels..
• Maije & Jolanta from Riga...especially @ Skadar/Virpazar
• “G” @ Virpazar and last night dancing @ “Ragina Glava” (and hosting me in Vilnius)
• Serjan & his mate Oggie “boys night out” @ kicking a ball in the garden..(in spite of fickle Fred!) ;)
• Sitting in the park, just talking with Anna M from St Pete, and her “film-starring” on the lake & mount by Sute-more beach. (15days hosted)
• Mathilde (off the French Dole) also swimming off the boat
• Jakub & Tomek, talking over brunch in the garden..
• Jayde from Oz & Taiwanese Jade, one just chilled, the other danced..
• The aptly names Serena, who suffered her “kim”
• “Taking care” of exhausted Sylvie..
• Launching Cathy & Moritz into their natural adventure..
• Corey & his buddies on Jal Beach..
• Getting Phil & Antje started on their 2 to 1 project..
• Chatty Magda & quiet Hana, eventually bringing us rain..coming & going again..
• Watching Champions League @ Pg stadium with polish CSers Alexsandra & her Boyfriend..
* Exchanging REdS ideas & stories with Rene, from Minsk
• A funny dance with Anna S , whilst her funny boyfriend got lost during the “olympic medal party” ;)
• Chatting with Kike (Spanish from Brasov volunteers) & his appreciation of the Pg “night scene” ;)
• Cooking fish & drinking more Vino , with NT-ella ...a joint venture? ;)
..Antje & Phil , hosting them and going to the music fest @Jal beach..
Many, many positive memories..
BUT....
There are several anonymous "time wasters"(Iwona & others)or "bogus" profiles who cancelled late or didnt inform me...plus...
Although I had already hosted the 4 girls & showed them Pg, (we had a funny moment when a local waitress saw them rolling their own tobacco Ciggies in Pg..) Paddy & co (the "doughnuts from Berlin") missed the party I arranged for them , changing their plans at the last minute,...) I introduced them to Rakija at "BerlinCaffe" ("Paddy" got an ashtray, see my photos)I am sure they wanted "to be alone" but didnt think about the trouble i might have gone to to arrange a farewell party for them..
Anna M ; her distant & new (jealous) boyfriend didnt have the trust...and despite we spent 15 of her 30 days here, she gave in to his negativity..shame...
Nadya K, didnt keep in touch, so i didnt know if they were coming to Pg or not...! ..waiting for Sophie to say if she was coming.. I spent time and energy to make an effort to host Tina & friend, but she didnt respect my hosting, some CSers must remember hosts are not hotels or hostels we mostly do this for fun & friendship…
& C1A Fred, who spoiled a special boys night out, because he was NOT the “centre” of attention,… accused me of having been a drunk (“drunk a dozen beers!”) and acting as a hooligan, … I don’t drink beer, I drink wine..and I was fine, some locals objected to the turkish lads..and the pub decided WE should leave.. ((a) I first had contact with Fred when he "volunteered" me for HIS CSer Balkans meeting.. ONE WEEK before it shd start, and he didnt ask me, because he couldnt be bothered with it..)
b) without a couch request I anyway hosted him, the 2 others from Istanbul (who were "registered" with me, and we waited for him to arrive, I bought him drinks and paid for the taxi to my place..gave him breakfast..used my place as a hostel..(moved my cable without ask!)
c) he never offered any contribution to wards money or effort.. d) There was no"plan or Itinerary" we 4 spontaneously decided to go "to test Pg night life" ("boys night") ..didnt offer to pay.. (expecting us to pay all) he wanted us to go when HE wanted) …a spoil brat…
And probably that last comment identifies the problem, some people are spolit.. Miki K. from Tokyo, (profile deleted!) was obviously not a true CSer, just wanted cheap accommodation and someone to buy her drinks?
Kim…well she occupied my living room, after they (2 ) were supposed to tent in the garden… she got sick, so I didn’t make a “negative reference@ but I suspect that she suffers from “spoilt brat” syndrome too, I wont list my “complaints” here as she apologized.
(*then turned up @ Prizren!!!..arrrggghhh!)
.and I am doing my best to remain positive..but just with a word of caution..
I even had a few "evil mails".. (abusive)
The above was written after 2012...the following relates to 2013..
There were more "time wasters" it seems as MNBE and CSing becomes more attractive, so some MORE ppl exploit it and abuse it..
2013
* had a "hangover" from the previous year "Toma" a girl
living in Manchester (!!! "we arent racist , we only hate.."..ha ha ) .. one of the "age-ists" who seem to think CSing is just for kids..
* Gabrielle asked for advice, and was nice , even though she didnt stay..
* Elif From Istanbul , my first visitor of the Year
we talked a lot during rare bad weather and was a pleasure..
* Antje left me a positive reference..good memories from 2012..
* Chloe didnt show, and I think she is bogus (nothing on her profile..) ..a time waster!
* Taryn didnt show, but she apologised, at least
* Harvey, ok, & the BMM people , didnt go to UE
* Michaelina didnt come either, and also aplogised, but LATE!
* THEN Zhujeta & THIRTEEN (13) cyclists in their way to paris, FREAKED the neighbourhood, 2 days with tents & music in the garden ...ha ha, something of a record!
* "Charlotta" another Time-waster from N.York didnt!
* But Minna from LA came to dinner and we went to Skadar.. said nicer things about me! :)
* and when it was too quite I had LODZ of fun & "Justyna time"
* and RAQUEL. what a girl .. only 24hrs but almost a lifetime ..so much synergy.. was sad to see her go, too
* A young Belgian lad cycling through, a calm time.
* Daniela R. left another positive remark, thanks.
* Kamil & Olga, tented, also quiet, relaxed stopover
* then in BIG contrast came Stee, like a younger brother, we had a LOT of fun, and he came back again (to finish off the Rakija) even played for our team.. Good time mate!
* and a tired couple Doroto & Peter, calmed things down again..
* I introduced Beatrix & Mal to "Borat2" in the mountains.. he confused them but we had a "chill out sunday" so Mal could recover.. it was ok..
* Then LILLYA .. could hardly speak a word - but that made it "funny" too, went to Skadar & "Berlin" made me smile even though it was "lost in translation"
* Moritz with a late, great reference (but nothing from his cat...) ...(joke?)
* Dorie & Mary (or Mary 2?) ..just pasted their comments ; "home, laughing, cooking and drinking wine. I liked his sence of humor and his breakfast he made for us in the morning."(sense of humOUR, girls!) good memories :)
* Raech & Helen ; the english "Thelma & Louis" ? - ha ha .. Virpazar, lunch @the lake, swim from boat & OUR caffe and most of all the dancing..THANKS !!
* Barca guys Miguel & Ferran; join the "International Fudbal party & Turnir" & repaid me by making a "4 hour Tortilla" ...never mind! ha ha ..
* and the lasses Agus & Luci from Buenos Aires, cooked and discussed with me too AND showed the local lads THEY CAN PLAY (football!)TOO!! another pleasure for me to host them.
* there was the saxon 6 when Liz & friends tented in the garden, overloaded the Kitchen and I grilled, a bit loud until rain cooled us down.. and Tolosi was quiet again..
There have been some strange requests, at times I had as many as a dozen, and many dont look at my profile (a mistake) but many more good memories.. even though 2 swiss girls didnt bother nor 2 yan kers either (no surprise) the prejudices of Artus buddies (BMM UE & Thess.)or a "neutral" time with Vita ; was more than compensated by having an international surprise birthday party for Juli in Tirana hostel, with Zhujeta, Bart, Rick & Mary (a scouser!!) .. even playing ping-pong & pool with "Mr. not special" was funny..so overall another good year of CSing.. and I am still here
9 out of 10 people were good company..and in a cynical world where so many people are negative , this was/is a GOOD result..! ;)
Take care, all CSerS.. this is worthy of your attention, enjoy this project..check out hosts profiles and be FAIR, dare to care, and yet be aware... and don’t let ANYOne spoil it for you or me.. ;)
Y.N.W.A> with hope in your heart! Because WE are the CLUB! ;)
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Couch Available: Yes
Preferred Gender: Female
Smoking allowed
Has children: No
Can host children: Yes
Has pets: No
Can host pets: No
Max Surfers Per Night: 1
Shared Sleeping Surface: No
Shared Room: Depends
I may be located in the next room or stay nearby ..so it may be that guest will have private couch..depends on situation .there is a couch-bed in private (studio) rooms (with kitchen) toilet next door.. extra "living room" in garden, where we have meals outside during most of the year.. there is a cheap hostel nearby if u prefer, or are in a large group.. sometimes U can pitch your tent in the garden - most of the year its warm enough..
IF I have accepted to host u, but the c 1 a block communications ; I suggest u go to "Caffe Berlin" Njegoseva 24, Old Town, Podgorica (its about 10/15 mins walk from Bus/train station) dont get in an unmarked taxi, only use Taxis with a number on the door..
also, I can arrange a local (cheaper) taxi to pick u up IF you arrive by plane @ Podgorica airport...
if U H-H...please keep in touch and try to keep to agreed arrival date/time as I have a calendar and if U are expected , its possible I will refuse others, who may need accomodating.
take care of others and yourselves with respect and honesty and we will surely share a good time. :) Lake, Beach, Mountains Nature & Monastery are all easy to get to from where I am...& there's "Podgorica by night" which is lively 7 nights a week, .so, dont be a "typical tourist" ...because ..."We are the club" :)
on that note .. IF u come to Podgorica (& if u like football, or just being sociable with local people)...
I am often at the "Sportski Centre Katun" .. the "tREdS-CSerS" team play every sunday evening, and meet often & @ different times, to watch games, train and i coach kids too,
if u come from the old town (main square) centre go over to the "novi Grad" (new town) side of the river... keep walking from the centre outwards on the main boulevard.. (over bridge "Most Blaza Jovanovic") ...via "Bulevar Svetig Petra Cetinjscog" .. keep walking...past the shops & cafes KEEP walking same direction (maybe 3 or 4 traffic lights) .. out of the main city u will see the park..(Toloska suma) and "Trim Caffe" walk through the park on the left side and look for an Electricity station - (lots of wires & electric cable on the left side of the park" ) .. from there behind the electricity station u should see a "Green Balloon" shaped structure, the "Katun Caffe" is there between 2 football courts... u may be lucky and be greeted with a glass of Rakija, Sliva , Vino or Pivo, or if U prefer a kafu or chai (tea)... a lot depends on your mentality, if u come with a positive energy & respect u WILL have a GOOD experience,,,and i will be "made up" :)
Cuvaj se!
Vidimo Se!
ChRiS
CSerS Comments;
From ELISABETH.PETZOLD
Schneeberg, Germany
Oct 4
Schneeberg, Germany
Oct 4
Positive
thank you chris for hosting me and my friends. It was a nice time in Podgorica!
You are very friendly and it was fun to talk with you about god and the world!
greetings from Germany
You are very friendly and it was fun to talk with you about god and the world!
greetings from Germany
For ELISABETH.PETZOLD Schneeberg, Germany
Sep 12
Positive
Ellie +3 came to visit me,
and a bit of "Monty" to see
with the 2 x Mary (Dorie & Lena( that made six...
tested my limits, the kitchen in a fix.
they stayed in my tent
it rained, a storm, some sun, 2 nights they spent
a big brekkie, a pasta dinner to do
Ellie, Amelie, Toby & Ben too
a late night, Rakija, beer & wine
a bit of a drama, but worked out fine..
und Tchuss ;)
and a bit of "Monty" to see
with the 2 x Mary (Dorie & Lena( that made six...
tested my limits, the kitchen in a fix.
they stayed in my tent
it rained, a storm, some sun, 2 nights they spent
a big brekkie, a pasta dinner to do
Ellie, Amelie, Toby & Ben too
a late night, Rakija, beer & wine
a bit of a drama, but worked out fine..
und Tchuss ;)
From Agustina De Luca Buenos Aires, Argentina
Oct 3
Positive
Chris hosted me and my friend for 4 nights in Podgorica, and we had a great time!
He made us breakfast EVERY morning, showed us around the city and even took us to a beautiful lake nearby. Moreover, we went to eat typical dishes from Montenegro, and what's better, he let us play a football match with his friends!!
Thanks a lot Chris for the hospitality and kindness. Whenever you decide to come to Argentina, you know you have 2 Latin American friends :)
He made us breakfast EVERY morning, showed us around the city and even took us to a beautiful lake nearby. Moreover, we went to eat typical dishes from Montenegro, and what's better, he let us play a football match with his friends!!
Thanks a lot Chris for the hospitality and kindness. Whenever you decide to come to Argentina, you know you have 2 Latin American friends :)
For Agustina De Luca Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sep 30
Positive
gracias Augustina & Lucia..
2 young ladies from buenos aires
slept too much and didnt stay out..late
they didnt like to wake , and the stuff they ate..
didnt like to to walk, (no dancing!!) to party or wait..
but i am glad they came to podgorica, i can clearly state.
because they cooked, they laughed, they argued , & got irate,
and even if i dont agree with them, I can tell..
in every way, they played very very well...
and the sky is crying..too.
BIG hug & x for u both!!
ChRiS 13930
2 young ladies from buenos aires
slept too much and didnt stay out..late
they didnt like to wake , and the stuff they ate..
didnt like to to walk, (no dancing!!) to party or wait..
but i am glad they came to podgorica, i can clearly state.
because they cooked, they laughed, they argued , & got irate,
and even if i dont agree with them, I can tell..
in every way, they played very very well...
and the sky is crying..too.
BIG hug & x for u both!!
ChRiS 13930
From Miquel Iborra Tiana, Spain
Sep 21
Positive
Chris is probably one of the most interesting man I have ever met, I had a really good time with him in Podgorica. We played a football tournament, even I'm a basketball player I enjoyed very much. He introduced me some of his friends which were nice. We spent great time in his place, drinking toloshi drinks and having fascinating talks. I can say that I learned a lot from him, specially by his life's experiences. i highly recommend him!!
Thank you very much Chris!
Thank you very much Chris!
For Miquel Iborra Tiana, Spain
Sep 9
Positive
Miguel & Ferran came to stay
then decided to join the play
with REdS "fudbal vikend party" they had a go,
we didnt really put on a show
on sunday ..at footy we were much better..after relaxing time,
.
(i am thinking what can rhyme)
Djordje and i waited for a thriller
then about 4 hours later a catalan Tortilla
with tomato toast, it tasted really good,
and really of course with that much time =
it should! ;)
but dont let them in your kitchen
a disaster area it could have been..
the guys were ok "companija"
and kept their humour in podgorica
they met a girl @ a loud disco
take care and mind how u go..
well on the last night we had a drink
i INVENTED "the Toloshi" (drink)
avoided being rude
and fed them with food
and gave them stuff they can think...(about)
at least they dont make "Djordje's stink"
;)
enjoy your CSing..
then decided to join the play
with REdS "fudbal vikend party" they had a go,
we didnt really put on a show
on sunday ..at footy we were much better..after relaxing time,
.
(i am thinking what can rhyme)
Djordje and i waited for a thriller
then about 4 hours later a catalan Tortilla
with tomato toast, it tasted really good,
and really of course with that much time =
it should! ;)
but dont let them in your kitchen
a disaster area it could have been..
the guys were ok "companija"
and kept their humour in podgorica
they met a girl @ a loud disco
take care and mind how u go..
well on the last night we had a drink
i INVENTED "the Toloshi" (drink)
avoided being rude
and fed them with food
and gave them stuff they can think...(about)
at least they dont make "Djordje's stink"
;)
enjoy your CSing..
From Helen Davies Shrewsbury, England
Sep 20
Positive
There once was a man named Chris, whose generosity is hard to miss. I stayed in his house, and in wine I was doused, on my first couch surfing tryst.
I stayed at his house for two days, nomming his food and hearing about his ways. He was my first host, and with no threat of a boast, he was amazing in so many ways!
He gave us his time to show us the sights, got us discounts no one else knew about.He cooked and entertained, and without a refrain, even gave us some Liverpool shirts!
So if you're looking for a place to stay, to explore Podgorica in an exciting way, send a message to Chris - you won't regret it - and see what wonders you will unearth!
I stayed at his house for two days, nomming his food and hearing about his ways. He was my first host, and with no threat of a boast, he was amazing in so many ways!
He gave us his time to show us the sights, got us discounts no one else knew about.He cooked and entertained, and without a refrain, even gave us some Liverpool shirts!
So if you're looking for a place to stay, to explore Podgorica in an exciting way, send a message to Chris - you won't regret it - and see what wonders you will unearth!
For Helen Davies Shrewsbury, England
Sep 3
Positive
so, Helen , the "quiet one" of the two
for her, CSing is new?
something of a "thinker"
I'd have made a proposal, if she waS A "drinker"
BUT brave enough to dance with me ! ;)
didnt need vino or Rakija , you see,
and I enjoyed her company
hope she enjoyed "Monty and me"
(unaffecetd by Rakija)
ChRiS x
(p.s. did u really write "bare with me " on your profile?? :)
cont..
reviewing their FBpics, i have to tease
these 2 a bit like "thelma and louise" (II) ;)
with a different ending are now afar
they left on a plane not a "flying car"
some really nice times u must have had
suppose I shd say "u aint too bad"
happy CSing..
for her, CSing is new?
something of a "thinker"
I'd have made a proposal, if she waS A "drinker"
BUT brave enough to dance with me ! ;)
didnt need vino or Rakija , you see,
and I enjoyed her company
hope she enjoyed "Monty and me"
(unaffecetd by Rakija)
ChRiS x
(p.s. did u really write "bare with me " on your profile?? :)
cont..
reviewing their FBpics, i have to tease
these 2 a bit like "thelma and louise" (II) ;)
with a different ending are now afar
they left on a plane not a "flying car"
some really nice times u must have had
suppose I shd say "u aint too bad"
happy CSing..
From Dorie and Mary Hildebrand Dresden, Germany
Sep 20
Positive
We enjoyed staying at Chris home, laughing, cooking and drinking wine. I liked his sence of humor and his breakfast he made for us in the morning.
Thank you for hosting us and next time we'll spend more time in "Monty" :)
Thank you for hosting us and next time we'll spend more time in "Monty" :)
For Dorie and Mary Hildebrand Dresden, Germany
Sep 12
Positive
so..today I said "ByE" to Mary & Mary 2 (too) who came to stay (D & L)
it was sunny yet maybe it rains again today
shame u didnt see more of "Monty"
but I enjoyed yr visit, & yr eyes, so will u come back, w'ell see x
it was sunny yet maybe it rains again today
shame u didnt see more of "Monty"
but I enjoyed yr visit, & yr eyes, so will u come back, w'ell see x
From MORITZ.MUSCHENICH Cologne, Germany
Aug 26
Positive
Sorry Chris, our recommendation took a bit longer :)
Last year we spent some awesome days with Chris on our way to albania. He is a incredibly warm and friendly guy and we feeled welcome from the moment we arrived. He has great ideas and a marvellous sence of humeur and knows which bar suites to you.
Thanks Chris for the great time at your great place.
Cat and Mo
Last year we spent some awesome days with Chris on our way to albania. He is a incredibly warm and friendly guy and we feeled welcome from the moment we arrived. He has great ideas and a marvellous sence of humeur and knows which bar suites to you.
Thanks Chris for the great time at your great place.
Cat and Mo
From Liliya Sharaphutdinova Saint Petersburg, Russia
Aug 22
Positive
да, это было приключение. Спасибо Крису за то, что хорошо принял меня, ведь ему как снег на голову свалилась)))
Мне было очень интересно с ним и мне нравится его позиция на счет того, что и футбол и Couchsurfing объединяет людей!
Было бы интересно снова приехать в Монти)))
и спасибо за трехминутный урок игры в футбол))))))))
Мне было очень интересно с ним и мне нравится его позиция на счет того, что и футбол и Couchsurfing объединяет людей!
Было бы интересно снова приехать в Монти)))
и спасибо за трехминутный урок игры в футбол))))))))
For Liliya Sharaphutdinova Saint Petersburg, Russia
Aug 2
after a few problems with previous hosts, Lilu (Multipass?) .. suddenly in Pg,
after rejecting others as host she chose me..
Lillya arrival was quite a surprise
only a few english words and googled me too
she went to budva, if that is wise
Ice cream,she didnt, this was quite new
some limited chat, a soft drink or two
early nights and funny dance
shes ok, has a little shoe
thanks for the visit, Lilya
welcome back, and "Monty" will greet "DA" ?
after rejecting others as host she chose me..
Lillya arrival was quite a surprise
only a few english words and googled me too
she went to budva, if that is wise
Ice cream,she didnt, this was quite new
some limited chat, a soft drink or two
early nights and funny dance
shes ok, has a little shoe
thanks for the visit, Lilya
welcome back, and "Monty" will greet "DA" ?
From Malwin Faber Hamburg, Germany
Aug 13
Positive
It was great to meet Chris on our balkan trip. He has a great sense of humor, he told us lot of interesting stories and he is just a fantastic host! Unfortunately one day I got sick and I couldn't party a lot, but therefore we just stayed one more day in his garden with our tend before we continued traveling.
From Beatrix Eder Hamburg, Germany
Aug 13
Positive
Chris hosted us on a short notice in Podgorica. He is a nice and clever man. He gave us a contact for visiting the national park in the mountains, which was a beautiful experience! Made us breakfast in the mornings and accepted an extra night. Thanks to him, we saw a lot in pretty short time and. Thanks for the Rakija!
For Beatrix Eder Hamburg, Germany
Aug 12
Positive
B & Mal came to Pg
Went up to Tara and Borat 2 , but were not drinking with me
He got sick and they stayed another (lazy) day
Tent down & then up then on their way...
Ok!
Went up to Tara and Borat 2 , but were not drinking with me
He got sick and they stayed another (lazy) day
Tent down & then up then on their way...
Ok!
From Dorota Młynarczyk Krakow, Poland
Aug 11
Positive
Chris is very interesting person, He has a lot of stories to tell. The whole time time, he was incredibly kind and helpful. We can spend together only one night, but maybe another time we will meet again.
For Dorota Młynarczyk Krakow, Poland
Aug 10
These 2 are near the end of a long H-H journey..Dorota was very tired when they arrived, and quite shy, Peter also tired but stayed awake to have a lively discussion, over Rose and Red Monty vino..they stayed In a tent in the garden, I didnt really get to know them much, in just 1 night , but they seemed ok. I made them breakfast and showed them the way...
From Stefan Schmid Lucerne, Switzerland
Aug 2
Positive
Poem:
When i arrived i got picked up by a car. The driver held up a shield with my name, made me feel like a star.
As a welcome drink there was this unbelievabel Rakija, with cherisch taste, so we did not waste.
going out with Chris was very good fun, a lot of drinks, dance, dance, dance all night long, untill it was gone.
Went to the coast, always with good advices from my host.
Met this incredible girl, spent two days, a perfect company i'd follow to every place. When she was gone one day, she also carried my heart away.
Later on we went together up the hills, in company with two american girls. Got amazingly rafted by the tara, spent two nights at the cabin, very well organized by Chris, beside a swiss flamming.
There always on our side, our guide. with a voice like borat, me like, good choice.
Chris is the perfect host, a friend, a brother almost. If you ever come to my place, my house is your home, as you might have known, you`ll never walk alone :).
When i arrived i got picked up by a car. The driver held up a shield with my name, made me feel like a star.
As a welcome drink there was this unbelievabel Rakija, with cherisch taste, so we did not waste.
going out with Chris was very good fun, a lot of drinks, dance, dance, dance all night long, untill it was gone.
Went to the coast, always with good advices from my host.
Met this incredible girl, spent two days, a perfect company i'd follow to every place. When she was gone one day, she also carried my heart away.
Later on we went together up the hills, in company with two american girls. Got amazingly rafted by the tara, spent two nights at the cabin, very well organized by Chris, beside a swiss flamming.
There always on our side, our guide. with a voice like borat, me like, good choice.
Chris is the perfect host, a friend, a brother almost. If you ever come to my place, my house is your home, as you might have known, you`ll never walk alone :).
For Stefan Schmid Lucerne, Switzerland
Jul 23
Positive
Ste like Stevie (G) but still quite good
Schmid not Smith , learn to spell, they should..
“dirty dancing” in Nags & Berlin
Good company likes a drink , that’s no sin..
A backward flip in Skadar lake for the tourists
Losts of jokes , add to your lists..
To the monastery with 2 austrian boys, he went
Came back with giant melon that we could not dent
Now at the coast
What did he enjoy the most? ;)
p.s an impressive "response" Ste! ;)
Schmid not Smith , learn to spell, they should..
“dirty dancing” in Nags & Berlin
Good company likes a drink , that’s no sin..
A backward flip in Skadar lake for the tourists
Losts of jokes , add to your lists..
To the monastery with 2 austrian boys, he went
Came back with giant melon that we could not dent
Now at the coast
What did he enjoy the most? ;)
p.s an impressive "response" Ste! ;)
From Kamil Potrzuski Warsaw, Poland
Aug 1
Positive
My girlfriend Olga and me spend 2 days at Chris place in Podgorica. It was very nice, he has a beatiful home and a garden in a quiet neighbourhood. We met in Cafe Berlin in the centre of Podgorica, than Chris took us to his home, in which we spent a nice evening chating with him and her guests from USA. Pity, that we didn't spent more time together - maybe next time, who knows? Thank you once again for hosting us.
From Daniela Rodrigues Mafra, Portugal
Jul 24
Positive
Me and my travel mate liisi arrived to podgorica quite early in the morning and chris welcomed us. we surely needed to get a rest after a long journey. i woke up with fever and was cured with home made rakija. we were toured around the city, we got tips to other visits around montenegro. we also had some pleasant meals at home, along with nice montenegrian red wine and interesting chats. it was, overall, a very good experience!
For Daniela Rodrigues Mafra, Portugal
Jul 31
Positive
its been a while since, ("rakija damage") but I recall Daniela and some good time & enjoyable discussions with her & Liisi,
you are always welcome in my home!
cuvaj se!
you are always welcome in my home!
cuvaj se!
From GOEMAERET Tielt, Belgium
Jul 19
Positive
Chris is an interesting man. It's very nice talking with him. He's a good Host! I felt very comfortable with him!
For GOEMAERET Tielt, Belgium
Jul 18
Positive
Thijs stayed one day & night with me, whilst he is biking through Balkans, a decent guy, easy company..I recommend him to hosts.
From Raquel Adaia Zurich, Switzerland
Jul 17
Positive
So short, so intense, so many new things, such great memories :)
Getting to know Chris was this kind of experience that totally pervert your mind -always that you are willing to listen to what his mind is keeping ;) - and if you are ready, you'll loved it!!
Only 24h and I can say that the knowledge with which he gifted me is thousand times much more valuable than any education you can receive.
What can I say? You better meet him and take a bit of what this wonderful person can offer you.
Thank you Chris, not only for your words but also for your respect, hospitality and great sense of humor! :)
Getting to know Chris was this kind of experience that totally pervert your mind -always that you are willing to listen to what his mind is keeping ;) - and if you are ready, you'll loved it!!
Only 24h and I can say that the knowledge with which he gifted me is thousand times much more valuable than any education you can receive.
What can I say? You better meet him and take a bit of what this wonderful person can offer you.
Thank you Chris, not only for your words but also for your respect, hospitality and great sense of humor! :)
For Raquel Adaia Zurich, Switzerland
Jun 23
Positive
Raquel. i truly was sad to see u leave,
in a short time , i enjoyed your company,and hope one day
you will come to stay ...in "Monty"
take care and be the best you can be! :)
ChriS x
in a short time , i enjoyed your company,and hope one day
you will come to stay ...in "Monty"
take care and be the best you can be! :)
ChriS x
From Justyna Plamowska Lodz, Poland
Jul 14
Positive
After the poem Chris wrote about me anything I will write wont be enough:):) Chris is one of the most amazing people I have met on my way during my journeys. He have so many incredible stories about his life, and he is so generous, open minded and whats the most important- he is honest and full of positive energy!!
Thank you for amazing time, great evening in Caffe Berlin, for my "before birthday party" and all the things:)Hope to meet you soon:):)
Thank you for amazing time, great evening in Caffe Berlin, for my "before birthday party" and all the things:)Hope to meet you soon:):)
For Justyna Plamowska Lodz, Poland
Jul 6
Positive
13706-13707.."U found ME Justyna Time"
13706 (for 13707)
" U found ME Justyna Time?"
"...in the last days of your balkan holiday
Justyna came to Pg to stay
VirPazar, Skadar Lake, & Kotor on the way..
Caffe "Berlin" Rakija & an ashtray.. :)
Fresh fish restaurent & vino you liked
"Pivo" "bam-boos" and the tall guys
3 days based with me , i enjoyed
we danced @ Nags head english pub, ..
avoiding the "nice boys" was wise"
so i called this "Justyna time"
just..to make it rhyme?
and that u will know
was a bit sad to cu go! :)
have a great birthday, and hope we can have a "news year party" there or here, cuvaj se! ChRiS x
13706 (for 13707)
" U found ME Justyna Time?"
"...in the last days of your balkan holiday
Justyna came to Pg to stay
VirPazar, Skadar Lake, & Kotor on the way..
Caffe "Berlin" Rakija & an ashtray.. :)
Fresh fish restaurent & vino you liked
"Pivo" "bam-boos" and the tall guys
3 days based with me , i enjoyed
we danced @ Nags head english pub, ..
avoiding the "nice boys" was wise"
so i called this "Justyna time"
just..to make it rhyme?
and that u will know
was a bit sad to cu go! :)
have a great birthday, and hope we can have a "news year party" there or here, cuvaj se! ChRiS x
From Minna Tran Sacramento, United States
Jun 27
Positive
Chris... the most interesting man in the world! He is full of stories from his adventures all over the world and always interested in getting to know more people. He is very welcoming and helpful with his suggestions on things to see and do in the area. He came along with me for a day trip to Virpizar, invited me over for dinner, and even gave me a t-shirt to remember him by. Thank you for your hospitality Chris.
For Minna Tran Sacramento, United States
Jun 27
Positive
..that ref. deserves a "poem" ..for Minna!
;)
so the lass from L.A
came for dinner one day
we hadnt been far
to the lake @ Virpazar
short and sweet
and somewhat "neat"
Minna, you are welcome ..again
so dont forget to "pen"
please keep in touch! cuvaj se! ChRiS
;)
so the lass from L.A
came for dinner one day
we hadnt been far
to the lake @ Virpazar
short and sweet
and somewhat "neat"
Minna, you are welcome ..again
so dont forget to "pen"
please keep in touch! cuvaj se! ChRiS
From VIKINGC New York, United States
May 29
I contacted this man because I was planning a short trip to Montenegro but didn't know where exactly I would be or how many days I would have. I reached out to see if a stay was possible and informed him as soon as I knew I wasn't coming his way. He flipped out. This is not how it is suppose to be as a fellow traveler.
For VIKINGC New York, United States
Nov 25, 2012
Negative
“strange”….”Charlotta” took 18 days to inform me she isnt coming to Pg, and although she seems to have been registered over 3 years, and seems to have travelled the whole world, she dont have ONE single reference,, be careful with this dubious lady! :)
hmmm i get some more "dubious" requests and people who dont know their plans.. and this one waited 6 months,..to complain?? it's getting ridiculous..!
hmmm i get some more "dubious" requests and people who dont know their plans.. and this one waited 6 months,..to complain?? it's getting ridiculous..!
From Zhujeta Cima Tirana, Albania
May 17
Positive
Not only positive but very positiv to host 14 people in his garden and even :) give us a big tent to sleep, use his house like our house and make us lough. Full of interesting conversations, funny and very openminded. Biking all the time all you can dream of is a warm shower and a smile and Chris gave this all to us. We were very happy at his place a lovely man and a lovely house. Hope to see him soon again (im sure we will meet Chris). Cheers
For Zhujeta Cima Tirana, Albania
Apr 23
Positive
:D
Zhujeta!
so, you came to Toloshi, "just me and my bike"
hosting with a friend,? u wanted to test
then suddenly there were seven
and u didnt tell me about the rest!
It surprised the neighbours
when i counted the twelth (+1)
from different places and different sizes
even i think one was an elf!
you didnt bring chicken
or entertain me with show
but perhaps in Tirana
I really dont know
enjoy the way to Paris
and dont let him get arrested again
see u another time,
its not important to be sane..
"you'll never bike alone" :)
p.s. it was funny! ..somehow!
================================
Zhujeta!
so, you came to Toloshi, "just me and my bike"
hosting with a friend,? u wanted to test
then suddenly there were seven
and u didnt tell me about the rest!
It surprised the neighbours
when i counted the twelth (+1)
from different places and different sizes
even i think one was an elf!
you didnt bring chicken
or entertain me with show
but perhaps in Tirana
I really dont know
enjoy the way to Paris
and dont let him get arrested again
see u another time,
its not important to be sane..
"you'll never bike alone" :)
p.s. it was funny! ..somehow!
================================
From Michalina Sablik Krakow, Poland
May 7
Positive
Chis invited us to Podgorica, it was really kind of him. We are really sorry, but we had some problems on the way, and wwe didn't manage to reach Podgorica, so we had to change our plans at the last minute. Sorry, I understand your grudge.
For Michalina Sablik Krakow, Poland
Apr 29
cancelled invitation changed their plans , didnt tell me, time wasted!
From Harvey Tuttle Bor-et-Bar, France
May 1
Positive
i am new i to this project!
I want to say merci! for yr hosting , was good and very social for me! :)
I want to say merci! for yr hosting , was good and very social for me! :)
For Harvey Tuttle Bor-et-Bar, France
May 2
Positive
thanks , enjoy yr time @ BMM Ue!
From Taryn Hottman Vancouver, Canada
Apr 21
Unfortunately, due to the internet connection going down in Kosovo, I didn't get his message about hosting. Maybe we can meet next time.
For Taryn Hottman Vancouver, Canada
Apr 21
Requested Hosting & didnt turn up, but at least she apologised!
From Chloe O'Brien Vienna, Austria
Mar 27
Negative
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! so put yourself in this situation, someone is meant to meet you in an airport in a country uve never been to, and then you arrive there and you look around and there is no one waiting for you, he then goes on to complain and say my profile is fake??? if my profile is fake why are you agreeing to meet me in the first place, you can say what you want in response to this, you have your 'theories' all i ca say is please if you read this DO NOT TRUST THIS GUY he is full of false promises, i even tried calling him and texting him but he 'didnt' receive my messages or phone calls, so annoyed over this situation and this guy, i should have really checked out the negative comments on his page before i decided to trust him!
For Chloe O'Brien Vienna, Austria
Mar 27
Negative
something surely wrong with this profile, either its "bogus" or she(he?) is a "time waster" who USES "hosts"
apart from communication problems,
- couchsurfing emails are timed wrong..
- the flight number give to me doesn't exist..
- according to the "profile" is logged in @ Wagrain, Salzburg, Austria ..(and never changed)
- profile states been a member almost 3 years and travelled a lot , but NO references??
apart from communication problems,
- couchsurfing emails are timed wrong..
- the flight number give to me doesn't exist..
- according to the "profile" is logged in @ Wagrain, Salzburg, Austria ..(and never changed)
- profile states been a member almost 3 years and travelled a lot , but NO references??
From Antje Schley Lucerne, Switzerland
Mar 27
Positive
A good friend to have. Chris is honest, humorous and spontanous person. We travelled together in Montenegro, had a great day swimming and eating delicious fish. And he took part in our polaroid project "we are.." Don´t miss to meet Chris when you are in podgorica. You are always welcome in switzerland and germany CHRIS!
For Antje Schley Lucerne, Switzerland
Mar 27
Positive
enjoyable company, I already gave Antje a positive reference when hosting her and Phil..
From Elif İrem Koç Istanbul, Turkey
Feb 8
Positive
Chris hosted me for three nights in Podgarica, a city which people say that is boring. :D But when we went around with Chris, it seems not more boring that most other places in the Balkans. :D We went to the little fishing village, where I was treated with home-grown tea and spices. Chris is a very sociable person, he talks a lot and he listens a lot, too. It was amazing having conversations with him about life and relationships, I needed it. Thank you, Chris for everything and see you again sometime!
For Elif İrem Koç Istanbul, Turkey
Feb 7
Positive
+
a sweet girl,
Thank you Elif, for your visit.
the first this year
yesterday WAS "boring" (rainy TV day)
but I wish you a cheer
But we had some sunny time
and i am trying to make this rhymne
but..hope we meet again..
:)
Cuvaj SE! hope to visit in Istanbul..
a sweet girl,
Thank you Elif, for your visit.
the first this year
yesterday WAS "boring" (rainy TV day)
but I wish you a cheer
But we had some sunny time
and i am trying to make this rhymne
but..hope we meet again..
:)
Cuvaj SE! hope to visit in Istanbul..
From Marie Gabrielle Durand Tinchebray, France
Feb 5
Positive
We didn't meet but Chris offered us to host, finally when we reached Podgorica we was in holidays but he was very thoughful and kept contact.
We might meet another day !
take care!
We might meet another day !
take care!
For Marie Gabrielle Durand Tinchebray, France
Feb 3
Positive
Marie & her friend, did not actually stay with me, unfortunately they arrived in Pg when I was (rarely) away.. BUT, I was VERY pleased that she kept in constant contact and informed me, this is much appreciated as i get a lot of visitors.. merci beaucoup Marie, u are always welcome here! :)
From Toma Jonaitytė Manchester, England
Dec 27, 2012
Negative
I consider myself as a very tolerant person as I would never object to speaking/hanging out/being friends with a person due to their religion/gender/age/appearance/etc. but when it comes to my house, it is ABSOLUTELY my right to decide who I feel comfortable with hosting. Chris started insulting me because I wouldn't accept his CS request.
For Toma Jonaitytė Manchester, England
Dec 26, 2012
ha ha , I take "offence" at so-called CSerS who apply discimination on ANY grounds...IF u do it by age & gender...no less WRONG than if u discriminate by nationality or religion or colour etc. if she or I refuse someone on basis of colour or creed there would be a rightful outcry, this GIRL does not understand "give and take" I have hosted more than 50 people at my place mostly YOUNG people and Mostly girls..& its MY right to openly inform others that YOU discriminate on the basis of AGE and gender..women dont like to be discriminated against, but its ok for you do so? I DONT WANT TO STAY WITH SOMEONE LIKE TOMA, or any other bigot..
Toma, U say u are "tolerant & liberal" but it IS discrimination if u choose people by appearance (fat?) or by colour ..or age..
what If i had told all those young people who wanted to couch with me this year.."No you are too young" go away???? :) (some CSerS that visited me had no money.).I offered a "neutral" end to this arguement to Toma, but she.
...
Toma, U say u are "tolerant & liberal" but it IS discrimination if u choose people by appearance (fat?) or by colour ..or age..
what If i had told all those young people who wanted to couch with me this year.."No you are too young" go away???? :) (some CSerS that visited me had no money.).I offered a "neutral" end to this arguement to Toma, but she.
...
From Maika Leire Bayonne, France
Dec 7, 2012
Positive
We stayed only 1 night at Chris home. Nice guy! He cooked beautiful pasta for us and also a nice breakfast (perfect before a all day on the road!!)
Chris is a interesting man, with great ideas and projects
See you Chris! A la prochaine et merci encore!
Chris is a interesting man, with great ideas and projects
See you Chris! A la prochaine et merci encore!
For Maika Leire Bayonne, France
Nov 16, 2012
Positive
Maika & Leire, from the basque region, were due on November 14th, arrived 15th , hiking..I met them @ "caffe verlin" (usual meeting point in the old town, ) a quick bevvy, then cooked them some past @ Toloshi.. we had a "quiet evening" some drinks & talks in a "melange of franglais" ..and they departed to Albanian Tirana..this morning after brekkie, nice girls ..pas de problem! come and visit "Monty" again with more time..S.V.P.
From Anna Klynova Stresa, Italy
Nov 27, 2012
Negative
During CS MEETING this man was drunk, provocative in behaviour, and abusive towards others, what caused a numbers of conflicts.
Couchsurfing is not about drinking!
If you are not able to control yourself and will continue to send me abusive messages,
be sure NOBODY WILL WANT to deal with you
Couchsurfing is not about drinking!
If you are not able to control yourself and will continue to send me abusive messages,
be sure NOBODY WILL WANT to deal with you
For Anna Klynova Stresa, Italy
Nov 27, 2012
Negative
Be careful of this one! ..ha ha this "Anna" has NO sense of humour, and only wrote a negative AFTER I wrote one about her!! she came on to MY guest, SHE made provocative actions & caused THAT FIGHT (!), then made a "drama" with a drunk girl who I invited..she ruined the weekend for me and if U want to know me, ask me questions, or make an opinion based on the majority of my guests ..I am not perfect but I understand RESPECT , Anna does not! nor does she understand the CS "family" concept..
From Sevilay Sezer Istanbul, Turkey
Nov 1, 2012
Positive
Chris is such a kind and deep person. He is also very helpful. My Balkans visit started with his hospitality in Podgorico. Even though I stayed very short, I had opportunity to know him well. He has such a big heart, does not like short conversations but likes to get deeper and just wants a better world for all. And lastly English breakfast that he prepared for my departure was really delicious and was best start to my journey. Thanks for every thing. Take care....
For Sevilay Sezer Istanbul, Turkey
Oct 25, 2012
Positive
time difference caused a little problem on arrival, she is a nice girl, short & sweet ("turkish delightful") visit, ;) talked a bit and saw some of Pg @ "Berlin" ..take care & enjoy yr CSer experiences..
From NICRAZ Aylesbury, England
Oct 24, 2012
Positive
Spent a great few days with Chris chattin football, taking a day trip to the beach, being tailed by C.I.A and avoiding the tourist traps in the city. Really laid back guy with plenty of great stories from his travels and tribulations. Thanks so much for a relaxing few says and great company.
Ps There is a Liverpool bar in Shkoder - complete with Y.N.W.A in huge letters on the wall! I think they are waiting fr you!
Ps There is a Liverpool bar in Shkoder - complete with Y.N.W.A in huge letters on the wall! I think they are waiting fr you!
For NICRAZ Aylesbury, England
Oct 21, 2012
Positive
a ditty for "Corny->Istanbul-Raz" :)
so U travelled x Kilometres from Corny, & so..
got "lost" in Toloshi, Pg,
ha ha the locals really dont know
where "here" is, U see?
Those "boots are made for walking"
(romanian - italian design , i note)
they probably could also start talking
with the socks, i'd vote..
had a few days in Monty
the wild-beauty U didnt see
went around the "highlights of of this city
Park, bridge, caffe "Berlin" & me..(he he)
"You'll Never walk alone"
the REdS are always singing
well our spirit is with U, & yr mum on the phone!
and hopefully over the Bosforus(Rafa) bringing
So thanks for the visit
& the chats about footy
come back to make curry-burek, is it?..
"monty wine & food club, ..cant make the end rhyme, sorry.. ;)
good luck
Y.N.W.A / J4t96
ChriS
so U travelled x Kilometres from Corny, & so..
got "lost" in Toloshi, Pg,
ha ha the locals really dont know
where "here" is, U see?
Those "boots are made for walking"
(romanian - italian design , i note)
they probably could also start talking
with the socks, i'd vote..
had a few days in Monty
the wild-beauty U didnt see
went around the "highlights of of this city
Park, bridge, caffe "Berlin" & me..(he he)
"You'll Never walk alone"
the REdS are always singing
well our spirit is with U, & yr mum on the phone!
and hopefully over the Bosforus(Rafa) bringing
So thanks for the visit
& the chats about footy
come back to make curry-burek, is it?..
"monty wine & food club, ..cant make the end rhyme, sorry.. ;)
good luck
Y.N.W.A / J4t96
ChriS
From Magdalena Binderova Jemnice, Czech Republic
Oct 22, 2012
Positive
Great person to talk to. I could listen to his stories for ages. Chris is very inspiring, enterprising, admirable and strong and everybody should learn a bit from him.
Thanks for showing us Berlin, loved the place!
Thanks for showing us Berlin, loved the place!
For Magdalena Binderova Jemnice, Czech Republic
Oct 12, 2012
Positive
So,(Gem) Magda. & Hana (the quiet one!) arrived by surprise
Magda is cheeky - u can tell by her eyes
so we had snacks & drank wine
exchanged stories, ideas & it was fine...
enjoy the journey! ;) cuvaj se, (take care) ChriS
Magda is cheeky - u can tell by her eyes
so we had snacks & drank wine
exchanged stories, ideas & it was fine...
enjoy the journey! ;) cuvaj se, (take care) ChriS
From Yaya Paris, France
Oct 19, 2012
Positive
Me and my friend stayed at his place for 5 days. He showed us Podgorica and its bar and we went together to a fish&wine festival in Budva, he has prepared breakfast for us and let us stay two days more as our other host we contacted completely disappear. Thank you again for your hospitality!!
For Yaya Paris, France
Oct 10, 2012
Positive
Serena
10,12,10
Grazie, for your beautiful smile,
it will take a while,
to forget,
after a sad night,
it was alright! :)
we found a way,
to share a special day!
ChriS
(enjoyed with U, the cooking, boating , a bit of dancing & drinking Vino in "berlin" (podgorica) and lots of walking too... )
cuvaj se (take care)
ChriS x
10,12,10
Grazie, for your beautiful smile,
it will take a while,
to forget,
after a sad night,
it was alright! :)
we found a way,
to share a special day!
ChriS
(enjoyed with U, the cooking, boating , a bit of dancing & drinking Vino in "berlin" (podgorica) and lots of walking too... )
cuvaj se (take care)
ChriS x
From Gi Avard Vilnius, Lithuania
Oct 8, 2012
Positive
He is not happy about my such a late reference... I know, I know... but I thought I have already wrote it, so doing it "again" took me some time. Not explaining my self too much I'm coming back to the point :). I stayed for few days in Podgorica in summer while traveling through Balkans. My host was mister Liverpool-the club-life traveler-business-organized-wise-fun-extraordinary personality-Chris.
Now I know, it was one of most memorable meetings! Thanks :)
Now I know, it was one of most memorable meetings! Thanks :)
For Gi Avard Vilnius, Lithuania
Aug 8, 2012
Positive
Giedre, :)
a POem: "Ugly visitor from Vilnius" :)
(3rd version)
"Came late in Pg - a smile & Hi GI!
then a long a walk from Tolosi!
Shared 5 hours "exchange" in caffe "Berlin"
This is MY life...complete, withOUT sin?
Next day @ Skadar lake - the bus broke down
(*met SA Vesna and panicked Maija late for work )
Made a friend with t-shirts - VirPazar is a VERY small town..
& boat trip with italians she did flirt..
a "disturbing night" (for me)
followed by brekkie & english tea..
& to a avoid a fight (arguement)
went next day to Kotor & climbed up for a sight..
Jumped in the water - its a NATURAL HARBOUR!
let her win the match - arguing with me = is harder! :)
(in that t-shirt!)
she likes to play games ,
- I like dancing & new names (CSers)
@ ragina g. we REALLY danced..(she can!)
- but then,, she lost her "chance" :)"
...but, the VERY ugly visitor from Vilnius is...quite beautiful!
+
I visited Star pupil "Gi"
& nice city
but between u & Me
a dance in snow...hmmmm ;)she IS pretty!
a POem: "Ugly visitor from Vilnius" :)
(3rd version)
"Came late in Pg - a smile & Hi GI!
then a long a walk from Tolosi!
Shared 5 hours "exchange" in caffe "Berlin"
This is MY life...complete, withOUT sin?
Next day @ Skadar lake - the bus broke down
(*met SA Vesna and panicked Maija late for work )
Made a friend with t-shirts - VirPazar is a VERY small town..
& boat trip with italians she did flirt..
a "disturbing night" (for me)
followed by brekkie & english tea..
& to a avoid a fight (arguement)
went next day to Kotor & climbed up for a sight..
Jumped in the water - its a NATURAL HARBOUR!
let her win the match - arguing with me = is harder! :)
(in that t-shirt!)
she likes to play games ,
- I like dancing & new names (CSers)
@ ragina g. we REALLY danced..(she can!)
- but then,, she lost her "chance" :)"
...but, the VERY ugly visitor from Vilnius is...quite beautiful!
+
I visited Star pupil "Gi"
& nice city
but between u & Me
a dance in snow...hmmmm ;)she IS pretty!
From Natella Khachaturova Mykolaiv, Ukraine
Oct 4, 2012
Positive
Chris is a truly amazing person! We had a great talk with a perfect dinner we cooked together and found more common things that I'd have expected. I'd recommend anyone to talk with him about many things, it's really educative and probably it can help to have a new look at one's life.
For Natella Khachaturova Mykolaiv, Ukraine
Sep 30, 2012
Positive
Met her at the Bus station
NUTella or Natella , is she so sweet?
Its Funny the different CSers I meet
And the stories we tell
This can be heaven, in the middle of hell
So we walked through Pg
Park, caffe, and tower to see
Feet in the river, sun in the sky
And “market” for veggies & fish to fry (or grill!) ;)
Now she is with back on her way
Returning to “Monty” another day…
Ella, enjoy yr stay..
NUTella or Natella , is she so sweet?
Its Funny the different CSers I meet
And the stories we tell
This can be heaven, in the middle of hell
So we walked through Pg
Park, caffe, and tower to see
Feet in the river, sun in the sky
And “market” for veggies & fish to fry (or grill!) ;)
Now she is with back on her way
Returning to “Monty” another day…
Ella, enjoy yr stay..
From Rene Fischer Minsk, Belarus
Oct 3, 2012
Positive
Chris is an opinionated and intelligent man, a true Red, and a great host. It was my pleasure to meet him and stay at his cozy place, share some good discussions, and - hey, I was even allowed to use the Holy Towel!
For Rene Fischer Minsk, Belarus
Oct 3, 2012
Positive
Had a brief visit from Rene, a “convert” from Leeds to Liverpool (?) tested my 2 favourite caffes and disagreed on everything ;) thanks for the discussion though, happy travels ...
From Paddy K-H Berlin, Germany
Oct 3, 2012
he is a really friendly and helpful person. he showed us around and let us sleep in his front yard... if u want to socialize he is the right person...
For Paddy K-H Berlin, Germany
Sep 26, 2012
..took the "berliners" to "Berlin" Caffe..
happy to receive Paddy, Antje, Sabrina & Sara.. (who was a focus of attention in Pg)...after calming down" after their long journey.. we walked the short walk into the old town , ate " Monty fast food"and "Berlin" ...today after "brunch" sent the happy lasses to ...whevere they want to go.. enjoy MNE girls, & see u on the "lucky 13th" ;)
happy to receive Paddy, Antje, Sabrina & Sara.. (who was a focus of attention in Pg)...after calming down" after their long journey.. we walked the short walk into the old town , ate " Monty fast food"and "Berlin" ...today after "brunch" sent the happy lasses to ...whevere they want to go.. enjoy MNE girls, & see u on the "lucky 13th" ;)
From Mathilde Boussard Paris, France
Sep 11, 2012
Chris is a great host, which spend a lot of time with these guests and like hosting. Women, be careful, he is a sentimental guy ;-)
For Mathilde Boussard Paris, France
Aug 21, 2012
Positive
Dedicated to "not on the Dole, MAThilde"... ;)
"Walzing Mathilde, Walzing Mathilde, Will U go
Walzing, Mathilde with me?
but we drank too much Vino & swam off the Skadar Boat..
But I want to go..Walzing, Mathilde, with U..
;)
I took a while to relax, but.. last evening ..wise words, &
your dream ..."to be ready ..for Life"..
a pleasure to host U,
you are always welcome to stay with me,
ChriS x
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsXHYJUhWg0
"Walzing Mathilde, Walzing Mathilde, Will U go
Walzing, Mathilde with me?
but we drank too much Vino & swam off the Skadar Boat..
But I want to go..Walzing, Mathilde, with U..
;)
I took a while to relax, but.. last evening ..wise words, &
your dream ..."to be ready ..for Life"..
a pleasure to host U,
you are always welcome to stay with me,
ChriS x
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsXHYJUhWg0
From Sandrine Eeman Brussels, Belgium
Sep 3, 2012
Positive
Thanks Chris for hosting us in Podgorica !
Take care !
Cheers,
Sandrine
Take care !
Cheers,
Sandrine
For Sandrine Eeman Brussels, Belgium
Jul 17, 2012
Positive
and its already *strange, * with out *Les Girls*
Despite some Great, good , funny and even *difficult* moments with U, Isa and *little boss Odile *
...including the *anti-dance problem* and :)*forbidden discussions*, I am very glad i hosted the three of U, it was a new experience for me, (*three CSers!)
I hope u all and Mariela really have a great time... I am sure u know what CS Spirit is truly about...and continue in years to come, U are *ALL!! welcome to visit me anytime.
of course I would like to visit U and Isa if she is not some where else, take care and watch out for Cheese...
Despite some Great, good , funny and even *difficult* moments with U, Isa and *little boss Odile *
...including the *anti-dance problem* and :)*forbidden discussions*, I am very glad i hosted the three of U, it was a new experience for me, (*three CSers!)
I hope u all and Mariela really have a great time... I am sure u know what CS Spirit is truly about...and continue in years to come, U are *ALL!! welcome to visit me anytime.
of course I would like to visit U and Isa if she is not some where else, take care and watch out for Cheese...
From Tomek Żurowski Poznan, Poland
Aug 28, 2012
Positive
We spent great time with Chris during our trip around Balkans. Fantastic evening, with great sense of humour!
Next day Chris prepared us some tasty (really!) food and gave some tips about what we could see in Podgorica.
Thanks a lot ;)
Next day Chris prepared us some tasty (really!) food and gave some tips about what we could see in Podgorica.
Thanks a lot ;)
For Tomek Żurowski Poznan, Poland
Aug 28, 2012
Positive
dont usually get lads visiting me , but was a pleasure to host! Tomek, (The quiet one of the 2,) enjoyed their visit, good communication & discussions, and hope to see them again in "Monty" or maybe I will come to visit U guys!!
From FREDAUPOINT974 Melbourne, Australia
Aug 23, 2012
Negative
Indeed: I had nothing else than peanuts that I put on his table.
Beware: Chris is a hooligan! Only interested about his Liverpool football club and drinking very much. There was no acquaintance possible. He was arrogant when he didn't bother listening to me neither I was tired. I expect CouchSurfers SOME cultural exchange and inspiring stories. Obviouly not him. Yes, traveling few months is tiring and low-budget. He drunk dozen beers in a single evening... Should I care and pay for an alcoholic? NOT TO MENTION he was so wasted, a few locals threw him away from the bar at 3am and he couldn't do anything but burst out laughing as he actually didn't pay any drink. Another kind of unlawful hooligan behavior.
I have never had such wasted evening in my life. Really.
He was rude at home with me. I didn't feel welcome.
Plus, he paid taxi, made good omelet but that doesn't buy myself (bribe).
I don't know what such guy is doing in this traveling community!
Beware: Chris is a hooligan! Only interested about his Liverpool football club and drinking very much. There was no acquaintance possible. He was arrogant when he didn't bother listening to me neither I was tired. I expect CouchSurfers SOME cultural exchange and inspiring stories. Obviouly not him. Yes, traveling few months is tiring and low-budget. He drunk dozen beers in a single evening... Should I care and pay for an alcoholic? NOT TO MENTION he was so wasted, a few locals threw him away from the bar at 3am and he couldn't do anything but burst out laughing as he actually didn't pay any drink. Another kind of unlawful hooligan behavior.
I have never had such wasted evening in my life. Really.
He was rude at home with me. I didn't feel welcome.
Plus, he paid taxi, made good omelet but that doesn't buy myself (bribe).
I don't know what such guy is doing in this traveling community!
For FREDAUPOINT974 Melbourne, Australia
Aug 16, 2012
Negative
C1A FRED;)
"Travels on a zero budget..
will Talk a lot with U! :)
table tennis is his passion
& moan-ing too, CU next T!
I saw yr latest comments, ..u boast but dont respect anyone who has more life experience! ... really not clever to reply like that to project yr self-inflated ego!
a) I first had contact with Fred when he "volunteered" me for HIS CSer Balkans meeting.. ONE WEEK before it shd start, and he didnt ask me, because he couldnt be bothered with it..
b) without a couch request I anyway hosted him, 2 others from Istanbul (who were "registered" with me, and we waited for him to arrive, I bought him drinks and paid for the taxi to my place..gave him breakfast..used my place as a hostel..(moved my cable without ask!)
c) he never offered any contribution to wards money or effort..
d) There was no"plan or Itinerary" we 4 spontaneously decided to go "to test Pg night life" ("boys night")
..didnt offer to pay..
(expecting us to pay all) he wanted us to go when HE wanted) a spoil
"Travels on a zero budget..
will Talk a lot with U! :)
table tennis is his passion
& moan-ing too, CU next T!
I saw yr latest comments, ..u boast but dont respect anyone who has more life experience! ... really not clever to reply like that to project yr self-inflated ego!
a) I first had contact with Fred when he "volunteered" me for HIS CSer Balkans meeting.. ONE WEEK before it shd start, and he didnt ask me, because he couldnt be bothered with it..
b) without a couch request I anyway hosted him, 2 others from Istanbul (who were "registered" with me, and we waited for him to arrive, I bought him drinks and paid for the taxi to my place..gave him breakfast..used my place as a hostel..(moved my cable without ask!)
c) he never offered any contribution to wards money or effort..
d) There was no"plan or Itinerary" we 4 spontaneously decided to go "to test Pg night life" ("boys night")
..didnt offer to pay..
(expecting us to pay all) he wanted us to go when HE wanted) a spoil
From Sylvie GAUTHIER Paris, France
Aug 22, 2012
Positive
Chris is very considerate, I felt like a princess when he was fixing the breakfast! He gave me very good advices to visit monuments nearby, and made me discover the perfect borek, and thanks to him, I know for which company I want to work now...
For Sylvie GAUTHIER Paris, France
Aug 23, 2012
Positive
Hosted Sylvie when she was exhausted, so advised her to take "a day off"..:) its was "french time" because I was already hosting Mathilde..then Charles & Tiffany joined us for a meal and I am pleased she enjoyed the time here with me/us & continues her "CS experience" with good fortune..
From Oğulcan Önder Kusadasi, Turkey
Aug 20, 2012
Positive
Chris is amazing guy ! We stayed his garden almost 2 days and we had really nice time with him. Excatly '' Pg night out ! '' he is really knowledgeable, insightful, funny guy. Forever & ever Liverpool ! :) hope to see you again :)
For Oğulcan Önder Kusadasi, Turkey
Aug 16, 2012
Positive
OGgie & Sercan
"2 really good lads, we had a "funny night out" in Pg,
camped in the garden, very tidy, you'll see ..
had a relaxing day
before they went on their way!! " :)
"2 really good lads, we had a "funny night out" in Pg,
camped in the garden, very tidy, you'll see ..
had a relaxing day
before they went on their way!! " :)
From Sadik Sercan Yilmaz Jibert, Romania
Aug 19, 2012
Positive
just listen to him...
we had a great night and great relaxing day...
You will never walk alone with Chris...!
we had a great night and great relaxing day...
You will never walk alone with Chris...!
For Sadik Sercan Yilmaz Jibert, Romania
Aug 21, 2012
Positive
Enjoyed the visit of Sercan, & a "wild & free boys night out" in Pg, :) and looking forward to seeing hi wearing the "We ARE" t-shirt in front of fenerbache stadiun!! ;) always welcome to visit me, and hope to cu in Istanbul!!
From Jakub Bauta Poznan, Poland
Aug 13, 2012
Positive
Chris hosted me and my friend. He told us a lot of cool stories, prepared some good food and took around the city ;) Thanks a lot Chris!
For Jakub Bauta Poznan, Poland
Aug 12, 2012
Positive
Jakub & Tomek, 2 polite young guys, one talks & the other listens, (U will quickly know which is which) whom I hosted one night/day and they brought cooler weather too! :) waiting for U to prove to me that lasses in your country are better!! :)
From Jolanta Kuprisa Riga, Latvia
Aug 3, 2012
Positive
Thanks Criss for showing best parts of Montenegro. This was so nice to surf your coach.
Hope now it is surfed by CAT SuRFER:):):)
Hope now it is surfed by CAT SuRFER:):):)
From Maija Saule Riga, Latvia
Aug 3, 2012
Positive
Nice welcoming in Podgorica, Chris! "Who are you?" was answer to sms when I confirmed his invitation to PG.. well, luckily, afterwards everything was nearly perfect. He took care of us like we where queens! His twisted sense of humor is legendary :) Be happy, Kiki!
For Maija Saule Riga, Latvia
Aug 2, 2012
Positive
Poem : Who are U? (2) from CS & "cat surfer"
So, they came to couch ; maija & Jolanta
i gave them my bed,
"bamboozed" & danced in "regina glava"
with trust & joy I was at ease
..even when golom & YOYO began me, to tease
they went to Oestrog
WE went to "caffe Berlin"
to kotor fortress &
the cool water, we jumped IN
"cat surfer" then joined us
he seemed to fit in, without a fuss
but what a great night the last one was!
i felt in heaven ....because.......
,.... the lake, the wine, the boat, ladies enchanting
the food the view , & ..dancing
...all my senses were reeling, i shared with U(2) a unique feeling...
xxxxx
CS "We (CSerS) ARE..THE Club!
So, they came to couch ; maija & Jolanta
i gave them my bed,
"bamboozed" & danced in "regina glava"
with trust & joy I was at ease
..even when golom & YOYO began me, to tease
they went to Oestrog
WE went to "caffe Berlin"
to kotor fortress &
the cool water, we jumped IN
"cat surfer" then joined us
he seemed to fit in, without a fuss
but what a great night the last one was!
i felt in heaven ....because.......
,.... the lake, the wine, the boat, ladies enchanting
the food the view , & ..dancing
...all my senses were reeling, i shared with U(2) a unique feeling...
xxxxx
CS "We (CSerS) ARE..THE Club!
From CoreyAR Nashville, United States
Jul 23, 2012
Positive
Chris and I met at a Reggae festival in Jal, as part of a secret M15-CIA co-op mission to find the best beaches in Albania. Overall our mission was successful and may lead to a second tour in Montenegro.
For CoreyAR Nashville, United States
Jul 25, 2012
Positive
Met the texan C1A Albanian HQ leader ^ his "team colleagues" at the South Vibes event @ JAL and despite the opposite "cultural differences" had a good time with him and his buddy Angelino (?) .. ha ha.... good job U stopped that Table in the concert from falling over!!
p.s of course a real agent wouldnt write that he works for C1A on a CS profile.. unless its a double bluff, )mind u if I say I am an agent U wont believe me either..so it works !! :)
p.s of course a real agent wouldnt write that he works for C1A on a CS profile.. unless its a double bluff, )mind u if I say I am an agent U wont believe me either..so it works !! :)
From Philipp Weiersmüller Buochs, Switzerland
Jul 8, 2012
Positive
great person: good sense of humor, honest, open minded and full of crazy stories he went through in his life! it was a pleasure to hang out with him and we shared a lot of fun, interesting talks and good moments! cya soon!!!!
For Philipp Weiersmüller Buochs, Switzerland
Jul 7, 2012
Positive
Hiya Antje & Phil..stayed with me before continuing to commence a Volunteer project, it was a bit confusing before they arrived,& I was a bit dubious if I should host 2 people, but they decided to tent in the garden and stayed 3 nights and although i am now a bit exhausted,it was good & I am a bit sad, but getting back to "normal" Alone & "solo" ..but ..we had a good time ...
poem for (birthday boy Phil?)
enjoy your day
come what may
overcome any objections
and enjoy your stay, (in kosovo)
& thanks Antje, for the spagetti & polaroid..honoured to be the "first of We Are......" last Thursday a surprising & enjoyable day, highlight touring the lake with Antje & swiss Phil & French Anna & Nikola, jumping off the boat at Skadar,fish lunch @ Virpazar, & friendly Srdjan telling us of man-eating Pelikans ;)
We managed to get "siestas" in between nights out,(despite "misery" at the Russia cafe)enjoyed Corto Maltese pancakes & drinks at "Berlin", where we ended at we began.goodness be with U
poem for (birthday boy Phil?)
enjoy your day
come what may
overcome any objections
and enjoy your stay, (in kosovo)
& thanks Antje, for the spagetti & polaroid..honoured to be the "first of We Are......" last Thursday a surprising & enjoyable day, highlight touring the lake with Antje & swiss Phil & French Anna & Nikola, jumping off the boat at Skadar,fish lunch @ Virpazar, & friendly Srdjan telling us of man-eating Pelikans ;)
We managed to get "siestas" in between nights out,(despite "misery" at the Russia cafe)enjoyed Corto Maltese pancakes & drinks at "Berlin", where we ended at we began.goodness be with U
From Jade Lin Taipei, Taiwan
Jun 20, 2012
Positive
Chris is a greaat host! i am lucky that he got time to hang in and out with me all the time during my stay.
For Jade Lin Taipei, Taiwan
Jun 6, 2012
Positive
12606
"in 60 hrs....
miss Piggy ravaged my place
stuff strewn everywhere , but what a cute face?
first night we visited "berlin"
shocked the ppl, dancing, is no sin!
... ate out & in, and @ every chance
and we both enjoyed to dance..
& only dance to "samba Pa Ti"
I am host, she is guest, u see ? ;)
missing her company, I am now
think she could have ate a whole cow!
I over-did the BBQ'd cevapi ...
but the soup made her very happy.."
take care Jade,
ChriS
"in 60 hrs....
miss Piggy ravaged my place
stuff strewn everywhere , but what a cute face?
first night we visited "berlin"
shocked the ppl, dancing, is no sin!
... ate out & in, and @ every chance
and we both enjoyed to dance..
& only dance to "samba Pa Ti"
I am host, she is guest, u see ? ;)
missing her company, I am now
think she could have ate a whole cow!
I over-did the BBQ'd cevapi ...
but the soup made her very happy.."
take care Jade,
ChriS
From Kike Garrandés Nantes, France
Jun 10, 2012
Positive
Chris is a very good men who host me during two days at his home and shew me Podgorica City. We visited everything Podgorica has, and I also tried Montenegro wine and beer, watched Euro matches in a bar and enjoyed the music and girls in night pub. I really enjoyed and recomend Chris to have an interesting conversation, host you or meet up.
Sincerely. Kike.
Sincerely. Kike.
For Kike Garrandés Nantes, France
Jan 9
Positive
"KikE" is a decent sort, enjoyed hosting him and later on his 2 volunteer buddies , enjoyed our chats and "boys night out" in Pg, good lad! hope u visit me again and bring yr mates or girfriends.. cuvaj se!
From Vladan Veljković Pirot, Serbia
Jun 4, 2012
Positive
Chris is a very nice person. We travelled to Bucharest and spent a really great time there and in the train also. I hope we'll go to some more trips in the future :)
For Vladan Veljković Pirot, Serbia
Jun 6, 2012
Positive
last years with my adopted "Serb lads" in a "Balkans REdS excursion" to Bucharest.. & back , he was good company, we had some quiet jokes, but needs to sing more ! ;)
From Miro Stambolsky London, England
Jun 1, 2012
Positive
Chris is really asset to our ever growing Balkan family. He is extremely generous and even gave us a ride to Italy. Very easy going and fun.
From Sonia Angiolin Vodnjan, Croatia
May 31, 2012
Positive
Kris ... the best Montenegrian guy I've ever met:)
We had a great time together, especially the last crazy night.
Kris was so kind to drive me back in Italy, so I did manage to arrive for the dinner of my Mum's Bday, HVALA!
We will meet again, I am sure. I wait you in Groningen .
We had a great time together, especially the last crazy night.
Kris was so kind to drive me back in Italy, so I did manage to arrive for the dinner of my Mum's Bday, HVALA!
We will meet again, I am sure. I wait you in Groningen .
For Sonia Angiolin Vodnjan, Croatia
May 28, 2012
Positive
Sonia!! whatever u are on I wish I had some of it now, (24 hrs to get back to "Monty" ... I have your voice and a picture in my head of u "flying " across the pub in Piran (ha!) ... stealing the bands beer, and swatting "super-barbie" //nice meeting another crazie ...hope u got back to yr mums birthday ok, cu in NL or at the next "family meeting" in Kosovo..ciao bella!~
For Liisi Reitalu Kardla, Estonia
May 28, 2012
Positive
NIce girl, nice laugh, good company..another "member of the family"
17th may;
..Hvala Liisi & Dani. for your visit company, yr time & spirit! enjoy yr journey, in balkans & life, if u want to join the social-cultural evolution u are welcome ! ;) (if they dont beam me up soon!) cubaj se! ChRiS x
(6 months on the island, 6 months Tallin and 6 months "evolving") ;)
17th may;
..Hvala Liisi & Dani. for your visit company, yr time & spirit! enjoy yr journey, in balkans & life, if u want to join the social-cultural evolution u are welcome ! ;) (if they dont beam me up soon!) cubaj se! ChRiS x
(6 months on the island, 6 months Tallin and 6 months "evolving") ;)
From artu Uzice, Serbia
May 31, 2012
Positive
Chris, the Samaritan :) Will be remembered by generously given rides and trying to take over the Balkan Mafia. In vain.
We had fun all the way to, at and after the 11th Balkan Mafia meeting and even the night before in Podgorica where he hosted me on his birthday. He was the driver, I was the navigator and we both had to keep each other sleepless during those long rides. Hard times.
Great company with loads of humour involved and a fellow wine drinker! ;-)
Cheers to that!!
We had fun all the way to, at and after the 11th Balkan Mafia meeting and even the night before in Podgorica where he hosted me on his birthday. He was the driver, I was the navigator and we both had to keep each other sleepless during those long rides. Hard times.
Great company with loads of humour involved and a fellow wine drinker! ;-)
Cheers to that!!
For artu Uzice, Serbia
May 28, 2012
Positive
Good (if perhaps reluctant) organiser, shared my birthday & was navigator from Pg to Piran(HA!) ..kept me awake during 24 hrs of return journey, "chocaholic" .and obsessed with having her passport stamped! .. to be continued... ;) (I hope)
13128/29
hop i can find a good cheap apartment there ( and to promote the "within wires without.frontiers.ue project
thanks again.. V! enjoy a "romantic italian carnival" ;) (and Dom...:)
thanks to R2, too
I finally got to couch at "GodMother"
Mum Artu fed me well
we watched a "scottish" (film from ken)
the story later , i will tell
Dined at the orient express in UE
another dream fulfilled
I drunk that much ("klingon")wine ("T'Ga"?)
i almost myself spilled.. :)
take care and thanks again
cu in Pg for my /BM? Birthday party..or anytime :)
CS; the Go(o)Dfather :)x
13128/29
hop i can find a good cheap apartment there ( and to promote the "within wires without.frontiers.ue project
thanks again.. V! enjoy a "romantic italian carnival" ;) (and Dom...:)
thanks to R2, too
I finally got to couch at "GodMother"
Mum Artu fed me well
we watched a "scottish" (film from ken)
the story later , i will tell
Dined at the orient express in UE
another dream fulfilled
I drunk that much ("klingon")wine ("T'Ga"?)
i almost myself spilled.. :)
take care and thanks again
cu in Pg for my /BM? Birthday party..or anytime :)
CS; the Go(o)Dfather :)x
From SAVE_MARLA Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 30, 2012
Positive
I met Chris on the Balkan Mafia 2012 in Piran/ Slovenia. He is a funloving guy, always up for joking, laughing and warming your heart with his mischievous smile ;) Thanks Chris (again and again and again) for bringing me safe and sound to Lubljana- my last stop on my Mini-Balkan- Trip- and thanks even more for the feeling of being welcomed you gave me from the first second on :)
From Dominic Hesky London, England
May 29, 2012
Positive
What can I say, I don't like football but after meeting Chris I can say COME ON YOU REDS :)
For Dominic Hesky London, England
May 28, 2012
Positive
shared bottles of Vino @ the "Piran-HA family meeting" /.. tends to fall asleep at dining table if not poked with sharp stick.. good company, had some nice "banter" with the lad!
From Elissavet Bubblemaker Veroia, Greece
May 29, 2012
Positive
Chris is not a usual cser. His big love isn't cs but Liverpool but he manages to merge the two together pretty well. His big smile, kindness and generosity cannot be described with words. He has a child's heart in a grown up body without being childish himself, unless the situation requires it. Chris is full of surprises, a new story every day, it will take you quite a while to figure him out and this is very interesting. Totally a must see if you are in Montenegro or wherever else he is around!
Thanks for the good times, the hilarious dance moments and the amazing ride!
Thanks for the good times, the hilarious dance moments and the amazing ride!
For Elissavet Bubblemaker Veroia, Greece
May 28, 2012
Positive
I have "adopted" Babette, my sometimes dance partner, and warm "hugger" lovely lass, I wish her everything she deserves in her life, liked her from the firts minutes.. be well be good but always be YOU, kidder!
From Mirela y Javi Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 29, 2012
Positive
Dear Chris,
if ever your path takes you through Slovenia again, LET US KNOW! Take care
if ever your path takes you through Slovenia again, LET US KNOW! Take care
For Mirela y Javi Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 28, 2012
Positive
met this nice couple in Piran(ha!) ..after a drwan game of pool had an enjoyable few drinks and hope to see them at another "family meeting"
From Milos Naumovic Belgrade, Serbia
May 28, 2012
Positive
Our new Balkan Maffia Godfather, my brother by maffia laws and a great rival on the football field but one day he'll figure out that he supports the wrong red club from England! :P Hehe, long story short...Chris is simply great with perfect British sense of humor!! :)
For Milos Naumovic Belgrade, Serbia
May 28, 2012
Positive
had an "interesting" exchange of banter with Milos, at the "PIRan(HA!) meeting.. if he wasnt a plastic manc he could have truly been an excellent brate ha ha ha... u are welcome to visit me in "Monty" but next time I am in Bg we should have a "mafia brate " meeting with Dushko & .....shhhhh, if i tell u more i must kill u, LMAO!
From Roumyana Hristova Copenhagen, Denmark
May 28, 2012
Positive
I met Chris at a CS meeting in Slovenia where we were hanging out together and having lots of fun. I get the impression that Chris is a nice guy always ready to help. He offered me a ride and saved my ass from walking all the way from Slovenia to Croatia. Thanks again, Chris. Take care ;)
For Roumyana Hristova Copenhagen, Denmark
May 28, 2012
Positive
despite " marriage and divorce" during the
Balkan Mafia, and some "banter" I enjoyed her company at dinner and dancing party at cafe del moro , Piran (ha!) ..she said i "might be a future husband" but its some humour. that we exchanged and hope she vist us in MNE soon, nice smile!
Balkan Mafia, and some "banter" I enjoyed her company at dinner and dancing party at cafe del moro , Piran (ha!) ..she said i "might be a future husband" but its some humour. that we exchanged and hope she vist us in MNE soon, nice smile!
From DIMCE Skopje, Macedonia-FYROM
Feb 2, 2012
Positive
A true Scouser! A man with great life experience, a man from who you can learn a lot, and you will enjoy his company while listening remarkable stories about Liverpool :) Great time is guaranteed!
YNWA Mate! :)
YNWA Mate! :)
References ChriS SmiTH left others
For Vitalina NaparaBy ChriS SmiTH
Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
Oct 15
“That’s Life (Vita) –part 1 & 2)
(I am trying to avoid a negative)
2 chances , maybe 3 to host a girl who visited me
Said Yes to Vita , although it was only “maybe”
A “nature girl” she must remember, people live here 2
“others” are a risk but be reasonable & responsible..
I hosted your bag, 2 weeks , its ok, I gave u breakfast, drinks , lunched U and we cooked, helped u with costs
WE Talked and I even risked u with Borat2 ,. Is it not worth to CARE enough for me?
for you to (simply) say a little “thank you” and MEAN it?”
"Thats Life " -part 3;
I am NOT "angry" (nor am i surprised of your latest "change of plan") I am very sad, that U , again, show so little effort to keep to a schedule & so little respect for my time or what I do, after I have shown U tolerance and my hospitality in the last 2 weeks. I will bring your bag (that I held for u 2 weeks) to centar of Pg.
(u already “declined” yourself! ?) you are neither considerate of "others" or responsible, and without care!(obtuse)
(I am trying to avoid a negative)
2 chances , maybe 3 to host a girl who visited me
Said Yes to Vita , although it was only “maybe”
A “nature girl” she must remember, people live here 2
“others” are a risk but be reasonable & responsible..
I hosted your bag, 2 weeks , its ok, I gave u breakfast, drinks , lunched U and we cooked, helped u with costs
WE Talked and I even risked u with Borat2 ,. Is it not worth to CARE enough for me?
for you to (simply) say a little “thank you” and MEAN it?”
"Thats Life " -part 3;
I am NOT "angry" (nor am i surprised of your latest "change of plan") I am very sad, that U , again, show so little effort to keep to a schedule & so little respect for my time or what I do, after I have shown U tolerance and my hospitality in the last 2 weeks. I will bring your bag (that I held for u 2 weeks) to centar of Pg.
(u already “declined” yourself! ?) you are neither considerate of "others" or responsible, and without care!(obtuse)
For Amelie HaaseBy ChriS SmiTH
Lichtenau, Germany
Sep 12
Positive
Ellie +3 came to visit me,
and a bit of "Monty" to see
with the 2 x Mary (Dorie & Lena( that made six...
tested my limits, the kitchen in a fix.
they stayed in my tent
it rained, a storm, some sun, 2 nights they spent
a big brekkie, a pasta dinner to do
Ellie, Amelie, Toby & Ben too
a late night, Rakija, beer & wine
a bit of a drama, but worked out fine..
und Tchuss ;)
and a bit of "Monty" to see
with the 2 x Mary (Dorie & Lena( that made six...
tested my limits, the kitchen in a fix.
they stayed in my tent
it rained, a storm, some sun, 2 nights they spent
a big brekkie, a pasta dinner to do
Ellie, Amelie, Toby & Ben too
a late night, Rakija, beer & wine
a bit of a drama, but worked out fine..
und Tchuss ;)
For Raechel WenlockBy ChriS SmiTH
Hartlepool, England
Sep 2
Positive
so... a poEm for Raechel with an e...as in Shrewsbureeeeee
its almost 03 h and i hear them giggling away,
Raechel and her mate Helen who came to stay
this weekend, talked about everything in a funny way.
and although i missed the win v mancs, WE had a great day//
helen on the jiuce, was very sweet
they both wore feminine, vey neat
filled them with stories, rakija, vino and pasta
i am glad the days didnt go faster
strange how some people touch my soul
chatty girls they can be but they have a role..
i host ,i cook and oh loved to dance with them too (two)
if they were solo, oooh i wonder what i might do ;)
so I say "farewell" and i mean it from the heart
monday to SA you go with an early start
if u come back u are welcome here,
this is my home and also yours when u want, my dear!
happy birthday kidder
ChriS x
u share yr birthday with the most influential man of my life ; "Shanks"
("were not rascists , we only hate "mancs" .. ) all that..and u dont know what to reply??? ;)
its almost 03 h and i hear them giggling away,
Raechel and her mate Helen who came to stay
this weekend, talked about everything in a funny way.
and although i missed the win v mancs, WE had a great day//
helen on the jiuce, was very sweet
they both wore feminine, vey neat
filled them with stories, rakija, vino and pasta
i am glad the days didnt go faster
strange how some people touch my soul
chatty girls they can be but they have a role..
i host ,i cook and oh loved to dance with them too (two)
if they were solo, oooh i wonder what i might do ;)
so I say "farewell" and i mean it from the heart
monday to SA you go with an early start
if u come back u are welcome here,
this is my home and also yours when u want, my dear!
happy birthday kidder
ChriS x
u share yr birthday with the most influential man of my life ; "Shanks"
("were not rascists , we only hate "mancs" .. ) all that..and u dont know what to reply??? ;)
For Aurélie MacedoBy ChriS SmiTH
Paris, France
Aug 6
Positive
what should i write, about this "surprise"
arrived with a big bag and ..also big eyes..
a cautious start, you touch my heart,
then i was "made up" too
that we could share a day or two and the lake, with you,
i enjoyed the fun on the ambulance bus,
got to know a little of you, without any fuss,
btw check your toothpaste, she needs a lot??
she can down a rakija, or a tequila shot!
its a difficult thing to say "goodbye"
please be true to your potential,
and i know you can , dont ask me me why..
i dont expect to see you again
but i hope u know that being crazy is not being insane
"escaping the rakija made me smile
to see you laugh i would travel many a mile.."
Aurelie, be the best that you can...and will be... LIVE
arrived with a big bag and ..also big eyes..
a cautious start, you touch my heart,
then i was "made up" too
that we could share a day or two and the lake, with you,
i enjoyed the fun on the ambulance bus,
got to know a little of you, without any fuss,
btw check your toothpaste, she needs a lot??
she can down a rakija, or a tequila shot!
its a difficult thing to say "goodbye"
please be true to your potential,
and i know you can , dont ask me me why..
i dont expect to see you again
but i hope u know that being crazy is not being insane
"escaping the rakija made me smile
to see you laugh i would travel many a mile.."
Aurelie, be the best that you can...and will be... LIVE
For Olga BrzozowaBy ChriS SmiTH
Warsaw, Poland
Jul 31
Olga & her boyfriend arrived late at Pg, so we had not much time to socialise, also as she was a little bit ill, they camped in my garden, were polite and clean, and left a nice postcard, they were ok, although we had expected them to join us @ Tara ..it seems they had a nice time anyway.
For Ola WoszczynaBy ChriS SmiTH
Wroclaw, Poland
Jul 17
I obviously realised that, u were not coming, as U should have been here 3 days ago, but u have to realise that when u make a couch connection, that the HOST expects u to arrive and may reject other people it is rude and against the spirit of CS to fail to communicate! ...saving money is NOT an acceptable reason! i have many visitors and such careless mentality is just disruptive!
For NORA LINABy ChriS SmiTH
Bern, Switzerland
Jul 13
A no ra & Fla vi a
Didn’t catch the first plane
Didn’t land in “Pirana”
But we went to Z@MK on a train
@ Tolosi & In Lodge they stayed
Z said its ok that we have not paid
Days @ beo-Jez, park, Lake & stream
Didn’t worry even if “that one” ..she was mean
Not really, the 2 were a treat
Most of the big boys watched them
Walk down the street
As they flew to Pg, We had plenty to say,,,
Memories there are many
Turquoise water, no rafting this time
I am struggling to keep this..
also In rhyme
Some laughs with Z & son too
He tried to light a fire with a “plane” -its true!
He liked to show nature, not for monetary gain
Funny guy, talks a lot, & a litte insane!
On the first night NOTflamin said SH*T
But no one noticed it!
So off to the monastery (Oestrog)they went
Cheap buses, hitching, not much holiday money spent..
So,to the last days with me
breakfasts and milk with HER tea
The evening to come a grill together
Not much rain they had sunny weather
bit unsociable?
Didn’t catch the first plane
Didn’t land in “Pirana”
But we went to Z@MK on a train
@ Tolosi & In Lodge they stayed
Z said its ok that we have not paid
Days @ beo-Jez, park, Lake & stream
Didn’t worry even if “that one” ..she was mean
Not really, the 2 were a treat
Most of the big boys watched them
Walk down the street
As they flew to Pg, We had plenty to say,,,
Memories there are many
Turquoise water, no rafting this time
I am struggling to keep this..
also In rhyme
Some laughs with Z & son too
He tried to light a fire with a “plane” -its true!
He liked to show nature, not for monetary gain
Funny guy, talks a lot, & a litte insane!
On the first night NOTflamin said SH*T
But no one noticed it!
So off to the monastery (Oestrog)they went
Cheap buses, hitching, not much holiday money spent..
So,to the last days with me
breakfasts and milk with HER tea
The evening to come a grill together
Not much rain they had sunny weather
bit unsociable?
For Evren KöseBy ChriS SmiTH
Istanbul, Turkey
Jun 23
Positive
So a day at Virpazar and on Skadar Lake...
we later ate fresh fish and home-made cake
Evren , I like U and what you make.
....even if, with u, i am talking too much,
......for goodness sake...! x
;) x
ChriS
we later ate fresh fish and home-made cake
Evren , I like U and what you make.
....even if, with u, i am talking too much,
......for goodness sake...! x
;) x
ChriS
For Inga HolstaBy ChriS SmiTH
Riga, Latvia
Apr 21
Inga Cancelled my hosting on the day she was due to arrive with friends and went elsewhere! I arranged her collection from airport and because i made special arrangements for Inga & co,I rejected others who wanted to stay this weekend.. ! she didnt even try to meet for a drink, IMO thats a bit anti-social!
For Danica StancicBy ChriS SmiTH
Belgrade, Serbia
Mar 27
so we made this "neutral"
if you want to be positive
or even if you want to "lose"
I am here for you ,
so lay off the booze..
..first time was in Budva
you were drunk..and i slept on the couch
next time u were MY guest in Prizren
@ city hotel was nice, then.."ouch"
the next in Bg
couched in the kitchen
I cooked for you 2
I hope you aint now "b*tchin'"
because in Pg,
you KNOW i will wait...
You made a promise with me to stay
... you are VERY late!
Dare to care x
CS
if you want to be positive
or even if you want to "lose"
I am here for you ,
so lay off the booze..
..first time was in Budva
you were drunk..and i slept on the couch
next time u were MY guest in Prizren
@ city hotel was nice, then.."ouch"
the next in Bg
couched in the kitchen
I cooked for you 2
I hope you aint now "b*tchin'"
because in Pg,
you KNOW i will wait...
You made a promise with me to stay
... you are VERY late!
Dare to care x
CS
For Kalina LarryBy ChriS SmiTH
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Nov 11, 2012
Positive
met briefly @ Prizren "family" meet, didnt talk much, but left me with a good memory, has such a beautiful smile, and can DANCE! hvala!
For HOPEDAYLIGHTBy ChriS SmiTH
Tallinn, Estonia
Oct 23, 2012
"sNOwhite" is obviously a mass-debater,
its not that difficult to hate her ;)
Causing confusion in Pg, lost notebook, phone and I, my atm card..
ooooh, she makes it hard! :)
(warning! :- she eats quite a lot, but isn't really that "hot" !)
in a couple of days can wreck yr head!
but she didn't (yet) wreck my bed!
but also saw that she can "care"
and that today, is (again) so rare..
NOT an angel from above..
but someone I could love
in a woody-hemming-WAY,
should not really say..
she's a (nice) sort of evil, "have a nice day"
(p.s. this is neutral, until U return to correct it...! ha ha ha...)
its not that difficult to hate her ;)
Causing confusion in Pg, lost notebook, phone and I, my atm card..
ooooh, she makes it hard! :)
(warning! :- she eats quite a lot, but isn't really that "hot" !)
in a couple of days can wreck yr head!
but she didn't (yet) wreck my bed!
but also saw that she can "care"
and that today, is (again) so rare..
NOT an angel from above..
but someone I could love
in a woody-hemming-WAY,
should not really say..
she's a (nice) sort of evil, "have a nice day"
(p.s. this is neutral, until U return to correct it...! ha ha ha...)
For Iwona KociolekBy ChriS SmiTH
Brzeg Dolny, Poland
Sep 10, 2012
"CS..concept is GOOD, when things go well its fantastic and a positive experience that I have enjoyed mouch of this year
..& all summer, with visiting CSers...BUT it could get spoiled by a (growing?) minority
...who seem to think/act as if its just a system of getting free accomodation and treat hosts
as if we are hostels/hotels just sitting waiting for arrivals 24/7...
IF..in ANY other aspect of my life ..visitors known or new , told me they were coming to visit, then did NOt turn up, or fail to tell me they were delayed
by hours or days....THEY would be considered ANTI-SOCIAL by any reasonable CSer Host!
lets keep "time-wasters" out of the system!
ChriS"
..& all summer, with visiting CSers...BUT it could get spoiled by a (growing?) minority
...who seem to think/act as if its just a system of getting free accomodation and treat hosts
as if we are hostels/hotels just sitting waiting for arrivals 24/7...
IF..in ANY other aspect of my life ..visitors known or new , told me they were coming to visit, then did NOt turn up, or fail to tell me they were delayed
by hours or days....THEY would be considered ANTI-SOCIAL by any reasonable CSer Host!
lets keep "time-wasters" out of the system!
ChriS"
For Nadya KimbarBy ChriS SmiTH
Moscow, Russia
Aug 25, 2012
she didnt keep in touch, so i didnt know if they were coming to Pg or not...!
For Anna MarkovaBy ChriS SmiTH
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Aug 25, 2012
"girl" with looks & interesting CHARACTER,can be a pleasure too,!!! ;) be very careful of her!..
"A St pete's Burger..
..certainly NOT a "lump of meat"..
@ Pg Airport I did GREET..
..a day in the city..
& a night on the town,
with Anna M u cant feel down..(?)
then "heaven @ Skadar" ..
..something special was shared..a touch of soul..showed she cared..(?)
enjoyed "Monty" and came back to MY "Toloshi mini Hostel"
p.s. "Cat-surfing mini-mi-also missed u ;) take care (cuvaj se)
C.
Hosting Anna M "Part 2" ;)
" so, Anna U came back from Albania..
someone put a bit of a strain on her?
..so we went up the steps (not "russian steppes")in Kotor
dry throats, muscles & felt a bit sore..
then dived in the water of the Ad-ri-at-ica
& went bowling in pod-gor-ica!"
( sharing & caring again...?) C.
..Hosting AnnA pt 3 (&NS)
"met again In NS & Pg?..."connected" r we?
part 3, oh, “Princess AnnA-CondA” U spent almost half this month with me
& what secrets we share U & me,
what will be, will BE!"
"A St pete's Burger..
..certainly NOT a "lump of meat"..
@ Pg Airport I did GREET..
..a day in the city..
& a night on the town,
with Anna M u cant feel down..(?)
then "heaven @ Skadar" ..
..something special was shared..a touch of soul..showed she cared..(?)
enjoyed "Monty" and came back to MY "Toloshi mini Hostel"
p.s. "Cat-surfing mini-mi-also missed u ;) take care (cuvaj se)
C.
Hosting Anna M "Part 2" ;)
" so, Anna U came back from Albania..
someone put a bit of a strain on her?
..so we went up the steps (not "russian steppes")in Kotor
dry throats, muscles & felt a bit sore..
then dived in the water of the Ad-ri-at-ica
& went bowling in pod-gor-ica!"
( sharing & caring again...?) C.
..Hosting AnnA pt 3 (&NS)
"met again In NS & Pg?..."connected" r we?
part 3, oh, “Princess AnnA-CondA” U spent almost half this month with me
& what secrets we share U & me,
what will be, will BE!"
For Anna SitusBy ChriS SmiTH
Krakow, Poland
Aug 14, 2012
Positive
"Bye Redheaded Ania, was good to dance with ye, Quick tour of Podgorica,
\Burek, cevapi, Vino & rakija!"
we shared the joy of olympic "Monty"
sweet girl a bit warped "dixit"(?) too .. :)
"behild that girlish smile & figure
brought her boyfriend, a right winger,
shes a singer, hes a walking historical (hysterical?) encyclopedia,"
cu ....somewhere!
\Burek, cevapi, Vino & rakija!"
we shared the joy of olympic "Monty"
sweet girl a bit warped "dixit"(?) too .. :)
"behild that girlish smile & figure
brought her boyfriend, a right winger,
shes a singer, hes a walking historical (hysterical?) encyclopedia,"
cu ....somewhere!
For Catherine LudwigBy ChriS SmiTH
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Aug 3, 2012
Positive
I hosted Cath. & her boyfriend Moritz, nice "backpacking" couple...coincident that Cath. comes from Freiburg where I spent an eventful 10 years some time ago..hope U enjoy hiking through MNE & albanian national park, cu in 3 weeks..
For TinaDanBy ChriS SmiTH
Haderslev, Denmark
Aug 2, 2012
Negative
I spent time and energy to make an effort to host Tina ^ friend, but she didnt respect my hosting, some CSers must remember hosts are not hotels or hostels we mostly do this for fun & friendship
For Aleksandra SulimaBy ChriS SmiTH
Wroclaw, Poland
Jul 19, 2012
Positive
A little bit complicated to connect with Aleksandra and her boyfriend the first time they CS-d!!! but it worked out and we saw the game in Podgorica where their team FC SLASK happily won, and despite a delay by "Monty riot police" we had a few hrs to know each other a little bit, am hoping to meet them in Monty again or in Liverpool (for anti-manc education! )OR in their polish home or maybe AlekS U can join the "CS accademy"?? so, pse dont go to the USA! :) Aleks & her boyfriend (biking through balkans) were nice easy people ...
oh .. and a message for Bart...
131024
08h
Bart bye..
- Conversation started today
- 9:10am
Chris>
Hiya Bart, was a good time, and easy, a compliment, of what i like in friendly hosting , a good night out and a relaxed visit, thanks for the company to break up a quiet week, be "special" .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSPO2l8HUBU
ChRiS SMITH postal; T K 15, Pg, and if u ever want to join the "Evolution" ..u are welcome
p.s. I would like to know if there was any news of "Danica" @ New Magic Garden Caffe-bar, Belgrade (I think @ Makedonska 5, Bg near the "Man on Horse" Statue,.. ) and this is "Izzy" s contact in Novi Sad..
she has a "boy toy" (Romario) hes ok although he like the mancs tel +381 655319 799 hope she is in mood to meet u if u go to NS.. take care & yes , keep in touch ChRiS
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