Home is where the couch is: Photo by Natcha Wongchanglaw

While the accommodations vary greatly from sofa to sofa, one thing is always certain: there is no picture of where you sleep. Instead, the descriptions written by the guests usually give a sense of what to expect – whether it’s a private room, a sofa, or sometimes even sharing a bed with the guests. This lack of certainty makes each couch stay feel like its own unique experience, shaped by the host and the space it offers.

Each photo in the series shows a different guest—someone from a faraway country with a unique history, job, and lifestyle. The range is surprising: a free woman in Mexico who works at Booking.com and parties every night, a speech writer for the Canadian government and a nudist in Brooklyn. Natcha’s lens captures not only the hosts, but the subtle dynamics that play out when living under someone’s roof—sometimes cozy, sometimes awkward, but always deeply personal.

The project began during Natcha’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 her, it was more than 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 lasting—and a reflection on how, in the end, we are all just travelers looking for a place to call home.