While accommodations vary greatly from sofa to sofa, one thing is always certain: there's usually no picture 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 sofa, or sometimes even sharing a bed with the host. This lack of certainty makes staying on each couch feel like its own unique experience, shaped by the host and the space they provide.
Each photo in the series depicts a different host – someone from a far-flung country with a unique story, job and lifestyle. The range is striking: a free-spirited woman in Mexico who works at Booking.com and parties every night, a government speechwriter from Canada, and a nudist in Brooklyn. Naitcha's lens captures not only the hosts but also the subtle dynamics that occur when living under someone else's roof – sometimes comfortable, sometimes awkward, but always intensely personal.
The project began during Nacha's time at art school in New York, where she turned to Couchsurfing to ease the loneliness of starting over in a new city. For her, it wasn't just 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 fleeting, others permanent – and a reflection on how, ultimately, we are all just travelers looking for a place to call home.