While accommodations vary greatly from couch to couch, one thing is always certain: there’s usually no photo of where you’ll be sleeping. Instead, descriptions written by hosts usually give a sense of what to expect – whether it’s a private room, a couch, or sometimes even sharing a bed with the host. This lack of certainty makes each sofa feel like its own unique experience, shaped by the host and the space they offer.
Each photograph in the series showcases a different host – someone from a far-flung country with a unique story, job and lifestyle. The range is amazing: an independent woman in Mexico who works on Booking.com and parties every night, a government speaker from Canada, and a nudist in Brooklyn. Nacha’s lens captures not just the hosts, but the subtle dynamics that unfold when living under someone else’s roof—sometimes cozy, sometimes awkward, but always deeply personal.
The project began during Nacha’s time at art school in New York, where he turned to couchsurfing as a way to ease the loneliness of starting over in a new city. For him, it wasn’t a way to find a bed for the night — it was an opportunity to connect, learn and grow. The series is a portrait of these connections—some temporary, others permanent—and a reflection on how, in the end, we’re all just travelers looking for a place to call home.
