2018. Couchsurfing.
Work in progress
Couchsurfing es un proyecto personal el cuál decidí empezar unos meses atrás después de descubrir su sitio web couchsurfing.com. En caso que no conozcas todavía el sitio web, te recomiendo le eches un vistazo para coger un contexto de esta comunidad. Básicamente, lo que consigue es conectar huéspedes y amfitriones de todo el mundo para poder viajar visitándolos y, sobretodo, para compartir experiencias y generar comunidad y una identidad social con intereses similares.
Después de mis primeros meses experimentando y asimilando el concepto de couchsurfing, decidí empezar un proyecto fotográfico con mis huéspedes, esperando obtener más sobre ellos con el ánimo de que participaran.
Durante este emocionante viaje, que aún sigo recorriendo, he descubierto no sólo gente totalmente diferente con distintas expectativas de la vida sino que también un proceso de auto-descubrimiento y toma de conciencia personal.
Mi perfil de couchsurfing lo podéis encontrar en Xavi Temporal

Manuela from Brasil (Recife) stayed for four nights at my place. It was her first time in Europe.
“It was my first experience in couchsurfing and without a doubt Xavi was the best person I could have chosen. He is funny, talks about everything and cares if you are having a good experience. Whenever he went to work I took advantage to get to know the city so I felt quite free. At night we always did talk or did something, so I got to know him and he is an incredible person :) thank you very much for this experience and I will definitely indicate for my followers”

Manuela from Brasil (Recife) stayed for four nights at my place. It was her first time in Europe.
“It was my first experience in couchsurfing and without a doubt Xavi was the best person I could have chosen. He is funny, talks about everything and cares if you are having a good experience. Whenever he went to work I took advantage to get to know the city so I felt quite free. At night we always did talk or did something, so I got to know him and he is an incredible person :) thank you very much for this experience and I will definitely indicate for my followers”

Kate & Alina from Belarus stayed for two nights. They were studying in Hungary International Relations.
“The first experience in everything matters. So does the couchsurfing stuff. My friend and I for the very first time in our life decided to try Couchsurfing and did it in Barcelona. And we were and are now so so lucky to have Xavi as our first host! We had been getting in touch via WhatsApp for a month or so before our arrival so it felt like we were going to a good friend of us, but not to an unknown person in an unknown country. Xavi made our stay in Barcelona incredible and unforgettable! We wish we could stay longer so as to know him better. We spent two wonderful evenings together, talking, laughing and sharing emotions with each other. Aaaand he has two marvelous and cute kitties
Thaaank you so much for these 2 days, Xavi, we already miss you and, of course, look forward to your visit to Belarus!
With all our love, Alina&Kate❤️❤️❤️”

Kate & Alina from Belarus stayed for two nights. They were studying in Hungary International Relations.
“The first experience in everything matters. So does the couchsurfing stuff. My friend and I for the very first time in our life decided to try Couchsurfing and did it in Barcelona. And we were and are now so so lucky to have Xavi as our first host! We had been getting in touch via WhatsApp for a month or so before our arrival so it felt like we were going to a good friend of us, but not to an unknown person in an unknown country. Xavi made our stay in Barcelona incredible and unforgettable! We wish we could stay longer so as to know him better. We spent two wonderful evenings together, talking, laughing and sharing emotions with each other. Aaaand he has two marvelous and cute kitties
Thaaank you so much for these 2 days, Xavi, we already miss you and, of course, look forward to your visit to Belarus!
With all our love, Alina&Kate❤️❤️❤️”

Kate & Alina from Belarus stayed for two nights. They were studying in Hungary International Relations.
“The first experience in everything matters. So does the couchsurfing stuff. My friend and I for the very first time in our life decided to try Couchsurfing and did it in Barcelona. And we were and are now so so lucky to have Xavi as our first host! We had been getting in touch via WhatsApp for a month or so before our arrival so it felt like we were going to a good friend of us, but not to an unknown person in an unknown country. Xavi made our stay in Barcelona incredible and unforgettable! We wish we could stay longer so as to know him better. We spent two wonderful evenings together, talking, laughing and sharing emotions with each other. Aaaand he has two marvelous and cute kitties
Thaaank you so much for these 2 days, Xavi, we already miss you and, of course, look forward to your visit to Belarus!
With all our love, Alina&Kate❤️❤️❤️”

Milena came from Krakow (Poland) to experience a photographic workshop in Barcelona and to chill a bit during this time.
“Xavi, I can say many things about you: smart, full of positive energy, creative, super kind, great photographer but what’s most important - you’re able to create a special relationship between you and your Couchsurfer. We were texting each other a long time before my arrival, then I spent only 3 days with you but I feel like I’ve known you for years. It was a great experience, definitely. A lot of fun and positive vibes. :) thanks a lot and see you soon! ;)”

Milena came from Krakow (Poland) to experience a photographic workshop in Barcelona and to chill a bit during this time.
“Xavi, I can say many things about you: smart, full of positive energy, creative, super kind, great photographer but what’s most important - you’re able to create a special relationship between you and your Couchsurfer. We were texting each other a long time before my arrival, then I spent only 3 days with you but I feel like I’ve known you for years. It was a great experience, definitely. A lot of fun and positive vibes. :) thanks a lot and see you soon! ;)”

Renata was studying in Jaén (arts) and she decided to head off to Barcelona to spend some days visiting and knowing more about the city.
“Xavi foi um anfitrião incrivel!
Extremamente atencioso, e com uma casa super charmosa. Além disso, tem duas gatinhas muito espertas e carinhosas. Me encantei por elas!
Conversamos muito antes de eu chegar, e inclusive foi super gentil en me buscar em outra cidade, quando o Google Maps me enviou para o endereço errado rs
Cozinha muito bem, e tem uma alma artistica maravilhosa.
Enfim, um excelente anfitrião, e um otimo amigo com que eu espero nao perder o contato :)”

Renata was studying in Jaén (arts) and she decided to head off to Barcelona to spend some days visiting and knowing more about the city.
“Xavi foi um anfitrião incrivel!
Extremamente atencioso, e com uma casa super charmosa. Além disso, tem duas gatinhas muito espertas e carinhosas. Me encantei por elas!
Conversamos muito antes de eu chegar, e inclusive foi super gentil en me buscar em outra cidade, quando o Google Maps me enviou para o endereço errado rs
Cozinha muito bem, e tem uma alma artistica maravilhosa.
Enfim, um excelente anfitrião, e um otimo amigo com que eu espero nao perder o contato :)”

Renata was studying in Jaén (arts) and she decided to head off to Barcelona to spend some days visiting and knowing more about the city.
“Xavi foi um anfitrião incrivel!
Extremamente atencioso, e com uma casa super charmosa. Além disso, tem duas gatinhas muito espertas e carinhosas. Me encantei por elas!
Conversamos muito antes de eu chegar, e inclusive foi super gentil en me buscar em outra cidade, quando o Google Maps me enviou para o endereço errado rs
Cozinha muito bem, e tem uma alma artistica maravilhosa.
Enfim, um excelente anfitrião, e um otimo amigo com que eu espero nao perder o contato :)”

Skaidra was living in Bath, UK while she was studying her degree. She decided to come to Barcelona for a lindy hop event and then she stayed two nights at my place.
“What a wonderful host! Reliable, trustworthy, flexible... has two kittens, has two AWESOME cameras and really knows how to use them!! Beautiful, clean and tidy home. What else would you want?
Thank you for everything
I will always remember our crumbly ratatoille Xavi, it was awesome!
Best of luck!”

Skaidra was living in Bath, UK while she was studying her degree. She decided to come to Barcelona for a lindy hop event and then she stayed two nights at my place.
“What a wonderful host! Reliable, trustworthy, flexible... has two kittens, has two AWESOME cameras and really knows how to use them!! Beautiful, clean and tidy home. What else would you want?
Thank you for everything
I will always remember our crumbly ratatoille Xavi, it was awesome!
Best of luck!”

Skaidra was living in Bath, UK while she was studying her degree. She decided to come to Barcelona for a lindy hop event and then she stayed two nights at my place.
“What a wonderful host! Reliable, trustworthy, flexible... has two kittens, has two AWESOME cameras and really knows how to use them!! Beautiful, clean and tidy home. What else would you want?
Thank you for everything
I will always remember our crumbly ratatoille Xavi, it was awesome!
Best of luck!”













Through the stories

2019/01.
Renata from Brasil.