Dan Song

Dan Song

Current Mission: "making my journey the destination..."

Personal Designations

Traveling at the moment Vouched for97

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Nomadic Ambassador
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United States
California
Carmichael
Lat: 38.61722, Lon: -121.32722
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General Information

Dan Song is a CS Nomadic Ambassador!
Dan Song has been vouched for
VERIFIED MEMBER Identity Checked, Location Pending more info
Couch availableTraveling at the moment
CouchSurf requests replied to100%
member sinceJuly 23rd, 2006
profile views10483
age27
birthday15 May
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genderMale
membernameinfisterra
occupationperpetual pilgrim
educationPsychology and Communications at Berkeley
grew up inNorthern California, USA (Sacramento)
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Languages

  • English (United States)Expert
  • SpanishIntermediate

Groups I Belong To

Montreal 8188:25573 GUATEMALA 1234:4006
Sonoma County Couch Surfers (SCCS) 257:1631Brainstorm ~ Redefined 1028:6338
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Couch Information


No couch currently available for surfing.

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I'm on the road again, relying on the kindness and generosity of others through surfing couches, hitchhiking, sharing food, and more. Sooner rather than later I hope on settling down for a bit again and when I do, I can't wait to start hosting again and throwing some more love in the karma pot.

If you happen to catch me when I'm back in California (where I'm also fairly nomadic), I'd love to be able to host or show you around depending where I'm at, in Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, or the Berkeley / San Francisco areas... or all of the above. It might be in my family home, mountain retreat, camping tent, sleeping bags on the grass, or even my car where I've been known to host a few intrepid souls!

Couch info for Tahoe:

My place is in South Lake Tahoe / Stateline (California/Nevada) near the state border. It's got a swell view of the lake and a spare room with a double bed. Accessible by public transport and a few skips down from the Boulder and Stagecoach lodges of Heavenly Ski Resort, if you're into skiing or snowboarding. When the snow's not around, there are some spectacular hikes I can point you towards in the area.

I'm not here all weekends and pretty busy with work during the week, but if you need a place to crash for a couple nights and/or want to ride the slopes together, drop me a line and hopefully I can help you out!

Friends (307)

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Jennifer Tsao Jennifer Tsao
27, Female
Santa Monica, California
United States
Friends since September 2000
"UC Berkeley"
Friendship Type: Best Friend
Met in person   Surfed9  
DUBLINGUY DUBLINGUY
40, Male
Dublin, Dublin
Ireland (Republic of)
Friends since July 2006
"Dan was in Ireland for a year and we lived 10 mins away from each other!"
Friendship Type: Best Friend
I vouched for Dan Song
Met in person   Hosted8   Surfed2  
RAUL BRASIL RAUL BRASIL
24, Male
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Brazil
Friends since September 2007
"He is my Pal! great fella!"
Friendship Type: Close Friend
I vouched for Dan Song
Met in person   Traveled3  
Thomas Elsted Rasmussen Thomas Elsted Rasmussen
26, Male
Aarhus, Central Jutland
Denmark
Friends since June 2007
"we met when both hiking el Camino de Santiago. I wouldn't be in CS if it wasn't for him."
Friendship Type: Close Friend
I vouched for Dan Song
Met in person   Traveled29  
Peter KernPeter Kern
34, Male
Dublin, Dublin
Ireland (Republic of)
Friends since October 2006
" "We met at a gourmet ice-cream trade convention in Switzerland, and hit it off instantly, later merging companies to form Haagen-Daaz""
Friendship Type: Good Friend
I vouched for Dan Song
Met in person  
Simona DivisovaSimona Divisova
29, Female
Dublin, Dublin
Ireland (Republic of)
Friends since August 2006
"We met through HC and became friends."
Friendship Type: Best Friend
I vouched for Dan Song
Met in person  
Patrik VirágPatrik Virág
25, Male
Kiskunhalas, Bacs-Kiskun
Hungary
Friends since August 2007
"We met on El Camino"
Friendship Type: Friend
Met in person  
Shehzad Wadalawala Shehzad Wadalawala
28, Male
San Francisco, California
United States
Friends since February 2003
"We were flatmates in college"
Friendship Type: Close Friend
I vouched for Dan Song
Met in person  
John GumpJohn Gump
25, Male
Westminster, California
United States
Friends since September 2005
"Hurricane Katrina threw us together."
Friendship Type: Good Friend
Met in person   Traveled30+  
Ulrike BurchardtUlrike Burchardt
21, Female
Wiesbaden, Hessen
Germany
Friends since March 2009
"We came across in Flores(Guatemala)."
Friendship Type: Best Friend
Met in person   Traveled9  
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Dan Song
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Personal Description

just a fellow wandering this earth in search of connection, meaning, inspiration. and hopefully leaving it a little better than i found it.

Interests

camping, hitchhiking, sleeping outdoors, chasing sunsets and full moon rises, star gazing, simple living by improvisation, finding beauty in the ordinary.

random conversations with strangers, random acts of kindness, spontaneity in general.

coffee houses, mom-n-pop shops, juke joints!, street food, home cooking, bakeries, used bookstores.

hiking, biking, climbing things, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, snowboarding, hammocks, clouds that look like elephants or snails, boardgames, foosball, drunken karaoke, pints and pubs, roadtrips, picnics, festivals.

meeting new people and especially families, making new friendships, working/playing with kids, sharing, exchanging, and connecting...

Philosophy

one of my favorite quotes comes to mind:

"i beg you... to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. don't search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. and the point is, to live everything. live the questions now. perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer..."

(rainer maria rilke -- letters to a young poet)

Music, Movies, Books

MOVIES: singin' in the rain, eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, once, before sunrise / sunset, in bruges, almost famous, kirikou and the sorceress, y tu mama tambien, l'auberge espagnole, le grand voyage, the motorcycle diaries, amelie, into the wild, the science of sleep, back to the future

MUSIC: the beatles, joanna newsom, sigur ros, manu chao, coco rosie, damien rice, the album leaf, lisa hannigan, the swell season, yann tiersen, chavela vargas, lhasa de sela, badly drawn boy, modest mouse, ray charles, jeff buckley, arcade fire, johnny cash, feist, the postal service, al green, nina simone, curtis mayfield, toots and the maytals, bob marley, joni mitchell, radiohead, rodrigo y gabriela, juana molina, regina spektor, mickey 3d, julieta venegas, shakira

BOOKS: the books that tend to stay with me the longest are the simple yet profound ones (preferably with pictures!): the human comedy, the alchemist, siddhartha, the little prince

Types of People I enjoy

the quality i value most in others is openness. i also appreciate silly and spontaneous sorts, who are aware of themselves and their impact on their surroundings while remaining comfortable in their own skin. creative, soulful, fun-loving, quirky, passionate, compassionate, and adventurous individuals. basically anyone who inspires or challenges me to be a better person. you.

Teach, Learn, Share

volunteering and immersive travel

a few tips to offer for anyone who's tried to research volunteering in different countries, as you might have found it can be pretty overwhelming and difficult to find reputable organisations that don't charge you a lot of money to get involved.

the ethical volunteering guide is a good starting point. it outlines a lot of the issues you might come across when trying to find a worthwhile organisation to give your time and energy to. the guide's most useful for those who insist on paying to volunteer through a sending program, but has some good tips for us all.

here are some other useful resources to get you going:

Idealist -- great search engine for volunteering opportunities and NGO jobs internationally
WWOOF -- organic farming work exchange
HelpExchange -- more general work exchange
True Travellers -- database of volunteer and meaningful travel opportunities worldwide
Volunteer South America -- for south america specifically
South American Explorers Club -- another good database for volunteering opportunities in south america, but requires an annual membership fee to access their info
EntreMundos -- based in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, this is a fantastic resource for those looking for reputable volunteering opportunities in the region

if you need some more information or advice, send me a message!

One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done

my most amazing experiences always seem to be the ones that aren't planned for but come when least expected, whether through serendipity, fate, or simple luck:

-being involved with the relief efforts directly after hurricane katrina, on the floor of an evacuee shelter with 800+ residents of new orleans and working side-by-side with people from all walks of life... life-changing on so many levels, and a place i always find myself coming back to.

-finding a small volcano village during a paragliding trip in ecuador, and coming to live there while teaching in the school and helping on the farms. falling asleep every night to the rumblings of the volcano, like waves of the ocean.

-witnessing a llama's birth and first steps just before the sunrise of my birthday on the mountaintops overlooking machu picchu.

-walking 500 miles across spain and finding a village at the end of the world where i existed for a month between full moons, reflecting, singing, and dancing with fellow pilgrims.

-calling ireland home for a year while doing social work with the elderly, making incredible and meaningful connections with good friends old and young.

heart wide open to what's next...

Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org Project

anything which encourages trust in our fellow human beings as the default rather than the exception is good in my book. i think this is one of those great ideas put into action, something that actually brings people together in the real world rather than across wires and behind screens. the possibility of getting free accomodations while traveling is just an added benefit - to me, this project is first and foremost about making genuine connections with people, opening doors, minds, hearts... the possibilities are amazing.

Locations Traveled

TRAVELED: Argentina, Belgium, Belize, Bodies of water, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland (Republic of), Italy, Kosovo, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Vatican
LIVED: Ecuador, Ireland (Republic of), United Kingdom, United States
WANTS TO GO: Brazil, Colombia, Cuba
IS GOING TO: Canada, South Korea

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Liuba Taran
From Liuba Taran
 New York, United States
 Nov 11
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Was my pleasure to meet Dan on the way to west Virginia, chop the wood, peel the apples, talk about continues travels, meditate and drink free beer in a Williamsburg bar after that ;-))) a true Nomadic spirit, always nice and helpful.

Michael Fried 
From Michael Fried
 New York, United States
 Nov 10
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 4 days 
Positive

Dan joined a bunch of us on a road trip. We had a blast and he survived my driving.

Devashis Roy 
From Devashis Roy
 Port Charlotte, United States
 Oct 23
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I met Dan through a spur of the moment CS meeting. He is a very outgoing person and well traveled individual. I felt we were able to relate very well to our travels, personal life, and outlook on life. I hope that our paths will cross again soon and we can maybe do some traveling together. Maybe Thailand, Dan?

Jayme lim
From Jayme lim
 Seoul, South Korea
 Oct 19
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Though my meeting with Dan was brief, I got the impression that he is openminded and he is easy to converse with. He's trekked around quite a bit and is able to offer lots of helpful advice on meaningful travel. I hope to bump into him again soon.

Sam Go
From Sam Go
 Seoul, South Korea
 Oct 15
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Dan is a Korean American who was visiting his family members in Korea. I've found him very sincere and genuine from what he said about his works and experiences. He wanted to travel in Seoul while visiting his family, and I guided him for a day. It was such a gloomy day, which made it hard to decide where to go. We went to Seodaemun Independence Park, where was full of prison buildings. We didn't mean to visit "there," but it was such a perfect choice under the weather. At night, we went to a music concert at Seoul Plaza. It was sad the show was shortened due to the heavy rain, but I definitely think we had great times together! :D

Cecilia Calderón
From Cecilia Calderón
 Mexico City, Mexico
 Oct 15
Met in person Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Dan was a strange experience for me. I feel like we know each other well and i know i can trust him to the end of the world, but somehow it was difficult for me to communicate with him. This i regret cause he´s for sure a heart of gold and you don´t meet one everyday.

Ronald Navas 
From Ronald Navas
 Guatemala, Guatemala
 Oct 1
Met in person Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Dan my man! After almost meeting in San Juan Cotzal and exchaging a few emails, we finally met in Xela.
You can tell from the moment you start talking to him that he has a heart of gold. He's been around and sees the world from another persepective, that you don't find everyday.
We'll meet again and ask: Qué hora es?

Jacqueline Garrido
From Jacqueline Garrido
 Guatemala, Guatemala
 Sep 18
Met in person Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Dan is really cool people! I love the way he opens up his heart and his arms to everyone! He has great energy and even through a small hiccup, we managed to meet up and have a great time traveling around with some fantastic hosts in Chiconcuac! Really good times! I'm sure I'll run into him again somewhere in the world!

Jessica Viviana Toledo
From Jessica Viviana Toledo
 Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico
 Sep 17
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I wish I had had more time to talk to him! But as an overall experience I can say he's a great guy and an excellent advisor ;)

Josefo Almeraya
From Josefo Almeraya
 Azcapotzalco, Mexico
 Sep 15
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days Surfed 1 days  
Positive

he is a very friendly person, I liked to just see it, is a good friend.

Marlene Padilla Moreno
From Marlene Padilla Moreno
 Iztacalco, Mexico
 Sep 11
Met in person Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Dan es sencillo,amable y sociable,sabe recorrer el mundo solo,y encuentra siempre los mejopres precios de cerveza en la ciudad, espero conoscas el 2o Dinamo y bebas rico pulque alli.BUEN VIAJE. Te bautizo con el nombre de: ciudadano del mundo ciudadano del

Carlos Mancilla  Rodriguez
From Carlos Mancilla Rodriguez
 La Paz, Mexico
 Sep 11
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive


Dan is a really cool boy, he enjoys meeting new people and he's always ready for the party (i think :P ) i like his company because he's very easy going person, always open to know new places also. :) cheers! dan!

Marcela Salas-Cassani
From Marcela Salas-Cassani
 Mexico City, Mexico
 Sep 7
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I first met Dan in a CS "pulque meeting". He is a cool guy, easy going, easy smile. Nice, nice !!

Joe Metzger
From Joe Metzger
 San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico
 Sep 5
Met in person Friend, Surfed 4 days  
Positive

Dan is a wonderful dude. My brother and I almost talked him into changing his plans to travel with us for a few more days! Very good energy, very big smile. Good luck with the Honduras gig buddy!

Barbara R
From Barbara R
 Mexico, Mexico
 Sep 1
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 4 days 
Positive

what a nice and relaxed guy! he taught me the korean alphabet, wish we could have hung out more together, but the traveler he is, he had to move on... I wish you all the luck in Oaxaca and with your travels! see you in europe?

Gaby Beristain
From Gaby Beristain
 Oaxaca, Mexico
 Sep 1
Met in person Friend, Hosted 4 days  
Positive

Dan... one handy guy..always willing to lend a hand.. easy to get a long with.. . Espero que te valla bien donde sea que tu aventura termine. y deseamos que te la pases bien con tu familia. :0) y si alguna ves necesitas algo no dudes en decirnos. cuidate, un abrazo...muy grande

Rudy Robles 
From Rudy Robles
 San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico
 Aug 27
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

We met us at Mac house in a crazy party making a fun ritual for cooking sushi, he is really trusly giving to everybody his friendship, he is the guy who came to your house like a CS and leave it like a friend. Good time, good beer and an interesting work life to talk about!

María Elena Ladrón de Guevara
From María Elena Ladrón de Guevara
 San Salvador, El Salvador
 Aug 21
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 2 days Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Dan is most certainly an original guy. He was my first couchsurfer and I really enjoyed getting to hang out with him. He´s really fun, intelligent, spontaneous, curious and well traveled. His array of genuine stories will keep anyone entertained! He can fix remote controls and has brilliant music! I hope it´s just a matter of time before running into eachother again..

Attila Mac Bata
From Attila Mac Bata
 San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico
 Aug 20
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 8 days  
Positive

Dan is a role model couch surfer with people skills that are a joy and hard to find in todays world.He was always ready to lend a hand and share a smile without effort and you could feel his genuine passion and respect for people.There are no better type of guest to have .As a new friend i find him to be a great listner full of respect for the world around him and ready for adventure .We have much to learn from each other on the road of life and i cant wait to see you again.Thanks for the hookup Guillaume you are a true warrior.

Fernanda Parente
From Fernanda Parente
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Aug 20
Met in person Friend, Traveled 7 days 
Positive

Dan is one of the most adorable people in this world! Great company, good fun and an amazing friend. We have wonderful memories of parties in Dublin and trips in Ireland - all including some sort of dance. ;-)

Joshua Metzger
From Joshua Metzger
 San Diego, United States
 Aug 20
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 3 days  
Positive

Dan, you the man. Keep on trekkin and livin´ the dream. Let´s surf again in South America!

Bob Dillman 
From Bob Dillman
 Arcata, United States
 Aug 19
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I walked into the party in Chiapas and it was like..."I know you! Dan!" Where will we meet next? Kathmandu? He is a ramblin man for sure!

Robert Alvarez
From Robert Alvarez
 Apastepeque, El Salvador
 Aug 12
Met in person Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

Dan is an awesome person, he has been all around the world working and getting to know the people that he has encountered throughout his travels. His rich experience shines through his personality and enriches him as a person. He is definitely a great traveler and a great person who understands the meaning of travel and couchsurfing.

Xiana Xochitl Fernández Iglesias
From Xiana Xochitl Fernández Iglesias
 Barcelona, Spain
 Aug 4
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Dan es un chico muy amable y divertido, siempre tiene una sonrisa para regalarte y cosas de las que hablar.
Me ha encantado conocerlo y espero que podamos coincidir en futuros viajes al rededor del mundo.

FACON DAVID 
From FACON DAVID
 Chatillon, France
 Aug 2
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

My experience with Dan is another proof that the (couchsurfing) world is smaller than you think. He came to a CS meeting I organized in Mexico, and there, chatting, we suddenly realized that we met randomly 2 weeks before in El Salvador!!! Dan is a fellow nomadic amb, hitch-hiker, and seems to be a great traveler. Moreover I do love his pictures. I would have loved to travel with him for a while, but I was going the other way. Safe trips, que te vaya bien!

Lucho Zuniga 
From Lucho Zuniga
 San Salvador, El Salvador
 Aug 1
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Another extremely positive experience, sponsored by this good guy. Once u meet Dan "Cancion" u easyly understand why you are in Couchsurfing and why he has so many friends and vouches. Since the first time i met him i could feel the good vibe and soul that you have man. Great experience and the i just reconfirmed as well chillin in Antigua Guatemala. Un buen amigo, una gran persona, un ser humano excelente y buen representante del espiritu de CS. Los mejores Éxitos Dan dan dan... :)

Nadine Wolters
From Nadine Wolters
 Amsterdam, Netherlands
 Jul 29
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Great guy, we had a fun night out in Antigua !!!

Julie Lemaire
From Julie Lemaire
 Sint-Gillis - Saint-Gilles, Belgium
 Jul 29
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Dan is one of those persons who makes you dream by all his experiences of travel...I hope you will find him on the road to share a piece of life!
July

Jose Miguel Reyes Olla 
From Jose Miguel Reyes Olla
 Santa Tecla, El Salvador
 Jul 19
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Hes a super fun guy! hes a super cool couchsurfer and you will have a great time talking or going to party with him, easy going, knows a lot about traveling and for sure is a good nomadic embassador! We should get together for more party in El Salvador!....by the way you have 27 not 47! you liar hahahahaha that was so fun....

Aina  Gagliardo
From Aina Gagliardo
 Esteli, Nicaragua
 Jul 10
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 6 days  
Positive

I'm very happy I got to host Dan and that my first CS experience turned out to be so nice. He's a very easygoing and tranquil person with many interesting thoughts. I feel that he came and brought a new world with him, and he's definitely left mine a little better than it was before he came.

He also gave me a plant that he named Danielcito and told me that I better take care of it...gift or burden...still trying to figure that out...but I hope I'll get to meet him again in San Fransisco in september!

Guillaume CHARROIN
From Guillaume CHARROIN
 Pelussin, France
 Jun 18
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Dan is such a great person. The few days I spent with him hitchhiking through central America were amazing. I love his sense of communication and how he is open to listen to everybody. Very easy going and generous guy. He has a very good energy, shining love around him.

Ulrike Burchardt
From Ulrike Burchardt
 Wiesbaden, Germany
 Jun 16
Met in person Best Friend, Traveled 9 days 
Positive

I've met Dan at my first day of travel in Guatemala, when he was so kind to show me where the bathroom is. For this moment of encounter I'm so grateful, because it provided the opportunity to get to know a helpful, genuine and funny character: Dan. To my opinion, the world need more personalities like him.
We've spend a wonderful time and I hope to see him again.

Scott Gallant
From Scott Gallant
 Leon, Nicaragua
 May 10
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Dan is the type of traveler I am trying to become. He finds a way to truly step off the gringo trail, and I think his personality is a testament to that. We only passed a few weeks together, but I felt he understood me incredibly well. He was great to talk to during some rough times, and I am truly appreciative of this. He also embodies what CS is, and made me excited to host people one day. Our paths shall cross again shortly, that I am sure of!

Eddy Rodas
From Eddy Rodas
 Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
 May 3
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

people like Dan make the experience of couchsurfing one of the best thing on the world, he didn't stay in my house but I really enjoyed the CS meetings, in xela, tilapita, and some others parties, I like him because he likes xela so much and this is a thing he is always welcome to my house ans xela!!

Ruth Kaiser
From Ruth Kaiser
 Guelph, Canada
 May 1
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan and I have hung out a bit here in Guate and he sublet my apartment while I was in the States for a couple weeks... everything was left cleaner than when I left! Very responsible, trustworthy and, not to mention, great company!

Stan Roozen 
From Stan Roozen
 Amsterdam, Netherlands
 Apr 18
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is very funny guy. He a good singer to and if you host him you should ask him to sing some reageaton. Had a fun time, he is a really coolguy and open to talk too greet stan

Jess Bercovici
From Jess Bercovici
 Antigua, Guatemala
 Apr 15
Met in person Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

I was so fortunate to have Dan as my first couchsurfer. It is rare to find someone as truly honest, down to earth and all around good as Dan is. I hope our paths will cross again :)

Kali Goun
From Kali Goun
 Chetumal, Mexico
 Mar 27
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

Yaep!!! Daniel!! That guy is my first couchSurfer..!! He surfed in my house veeery gently and easy, with a big shiny smile.
He helped us to organise our demostration project in Chetumal, and also with the lunch when he realized how badly I cook!
Luckilly he lost the bus for Belice and he stayed another night,
Well, that riding 3 scooter will be unforgetable and undescribable!!
Dan happy I met you, and hope to see you again..my dear.In Guatemala, Why not?
WELCOME HIM TO YOUR COUCH (he brings good fortune;)

Ruben Pineda 
From Ruben Pineda
 Belize City, Belize
 Mar 22
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Dan is an awesome guest, very friendly and trustworthy .He has many experiences to tell you about his trips around the world.I enjoyed his visit and hope to see him in the future!

Daniel Yubi
From Daniel Yubi
 Cancun, Mexico
 Mar 14
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is so a cool guy i met him by carlos and we hang several times in party bands and music (:
i highly recommend this CS, if you have the opportunity to meet this awesome guy ou will have fun and good talks with him (:

hope seeing you at Guatemala! (:

Valentina Colugnatti
From Valentina Colugnatti
 Oakland City, United States
 Mar 14
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Dan!!!!! He is awesome! We have a lot of fun together in Cancun! He is a patient and peaceful guy! I hope we can see you again in Argentina!!

Belu Colugnati
From Belu Colugnati
 Buenos Aires, Argentina
 Mar 13
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Dan is a very nice guy! We were staying at Carlos´s home in Cancun. We went to the beach, we also went dancing and we had a couple of tacos together in typical mexican restaurants!! I had a great time with him... he is a cool person with a pure soul... Hope you can share your philosophy to the entire world! thanks!

Carlos Angulo 
From Carlos Angulo
 Cancun, Mexico
 Mar 11
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

Dan is great! I really like to had him in my house and hang out with him! He is really a nice and relax guy with a good sence of humor! We went to the beach, to eat some Mexican and Caribbean food, and went to have some beers in a night club!
I'll see you in Guatemala for sure my friend ;)

Alex Phaneuf
From Alex Phaneuf
 Chihuahua, Mexico
 Mar 9
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

I had the chance to met Dan and had the opprotunity to share so much stuff with him in a so much short period off time. He is a person that I highly respect. Is understanding off live and the deepness off is soul make me feel like I have a close brother on this planet. Continue to make you good job Dan and never stop sharing what you are with other persons cause the world need apprentice alchemist like you !!!!!

Satvik Sarwade
From Satvik Sarwade
 San Francisco, United States
 Mar 2
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I met Dan twice - at a game event, and at a Potluck - and had extremely interesting conversations. He spoke of things that I've thought the same way myself: about exploring - the sense of humility that travel fills you with; about change; about the way you feel when you travel without a destination, and you see everyone around you rushing, knowing exactly where to go. I wish I get to know more of Dan. And get to travel with him. It would be an enriching experience.

Jay Samples 
From Jay Samples
 Fresno, United States
 Feb 16
Met in person  
Positive

Really enjoyed meeting Dan at the potluck last night. He is alot of fun to talk to, and I truly hope to get a chance to hang out with him again sometime!

Jennifer McKinney
From Jennifer McKinney
 Ocean Springs, United States
 Jan 12
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a really nice guy with interesting stories & experiences to share.

Julien Guerville
From Julien Guerville
 Montpellier, France
 Jan 5
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I'm disappointed 'cause I don't know really Dan. And I think that he is very interessting and so gentle. Maybe one of the most gentle guy that I have met. Of two things the one (the other one it is the sun)one way you come in france, the other way I come back to the US.
All the best Mister Dan.

Brian Gilbaugh 
From Brian Gilbaugh
 Santa Rosa, United States
 Dec 27, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan Song is the type of person that I'd wish to be part of my family. I admire what he does with his time in life and hope that I'll get a chance to travel with him at some point.

Hikecrazy 
From Hikecrazy
 San Francisco, United States
 Dec 12, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan... laid back, open, quiet, interesting, good energy, eats like a powerlifter. Okay, the last part isn't exactly true, but I recently had the pleasure (dismay?) of sharing a meal with him and even though he had a bucket of creamy pesto pasta he was hellbent on eating huges slices of pizza too! ;) We've met many times at events, dinners and so on and every time I've had the impression that he's a really good person who wants to do something positive with his time and energy. He's one of the folks I'm glad to have around and will stay in touch with when he leaves.

BLISSFULWISH
From BLISSFULWISH
 Belleview, United States
 Nov 25, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Dan and I are proof of how CSing can bring rockin' travelers together randomly in this world. We met in Dublin on St. Patty's Day weekend in 07' and then again at a Berkley invasion of Santa Rosa. Coincidence??? Maybe... or just two bad ass CSers making their rounds around the wondrous world... cool people are bound to run into each other! See you around somewhere unexpected! :)

1 CRèME, 1 SUCRE 
From 1 CRèME, 1 SUCRE
 Montreal, Canada
 Nov 21, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 27 days 
Positive

Spending time with Dan is just like having a nice swim in a fresh and awaking ocean! Always positive and ready to play, Dan expresses his deep soul in a lovely childish way... I had so much fun playing with you on the beach enligntened by the fire and the boteillas of wine!!! What a man!

Marie MOUROUGAYA 
From Marie MOUROUGAYA
 Avignon, France
 Nov 20, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Surfed 4 days Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Would you give an Ambassador title to someone who host his guests in a car, constantly misreads the compass rose, and makes you groom yourself in very public restrooms??
Wait to meet the reputable Dan.
As a matter of fact, we met in Berkeley without punctilious plans and from it concocted a spruce little adventure, where the upcomings was impromptu, but inevitably jocular, scrumptious and astute.
Dan scatter around a canny, zany and debonnaire nimbus, and the remarquable host he has been for me is applaudable.
And you know what? excluding the fact that he mades me interpolate in unmaginable places full of distinguished counterparts, I had also the priviledge to be welcomed by Dan’s Mum and brother Jessie in Sacramento.
Tonight me and my friend Lisa browsed during two hours the synonymous dictionary, looking for analogous term for him. To make short, we thought as well about altruistic, palatable, sagacious, erbium, erudite, loyal.

I cannot wait to host Dan Song.

MDG2015
From MDG2015
 Rohnert Park, United States
 Nov 18, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 3 days  
Positive

Dan is a terrific guy, he is lots of fun, very smart, caring and down-to-earth. He also makes a fine, spicy mulled-wine that's nice on winter nights. Dan can kayak all day and dance all night. Dan's traveling volunteer work in communities around the world is a great humanitarian service. I often hear very nice things said about Dan from many Couch Surfers I've met in my travels. Dan's a wonderful CS Ambassador.

Yvonne Bobo
From Yvonne Bobo
 Memphis, United States
 Nov 17, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 5 days  
Positive

Daniel is a great person! He is a true adventurer with commitment to making the world a better place.

Sepi Hosseini
From Sepi Hosseini
 Oakland, United States
 Nov 10, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I met Dan Song at Maya's party - our awesome mutual friend and had a nice convo. I've ran into him a couple times, but we never got a chance to hang out much. But I wish I had - he seems super nice.

Michelle Laporte
From Michelle Laporte
 Toronto, Canada
 Oct 25, 2008
Met in person Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love." ~Lao Tzu

Dan embodies the word kindness. You can tell he treasures words and exudes confidence; from his first emails I knew I was about to meet a soulful guy. His travels, volunteer work and life education have helped develop his profound outlook. And by constantly helping those around him with his thoughtful gestures and acts of kindness he has created a lot of love and meaning in his life. Continue to do "good work" Dan, I look forward to when our paths cross again. :)

Lara Buck
From Lara Buck
 Cotati, United States
 Oct 25, 2008
Met in person Friend, Hosted 3 days Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Dan is such a great guy! I honestly don't know where to start!! He was a great guide when I met him in Berkley and he was a great guest when he surfed at my house during the invasion. I cannot fully express what a wonderful person he is ... warm, funny, generous, kind, thoughtful, intellegent, fun, etc. What it boils down to is that Dan is an all around great guy!


I look forward to seeing him again and hearing more about his travels and getting to know him better!!!

If you have the chance to host Dan and/or get to know him...TAKE IT! There is no doubt in my mind that you will enjoy the time you spend with him.

William TAN
From William TAN
 Cergy, France
 Sep 29, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is really a cool and easy-going guy!
He is always in to do crazy stuff with me like the race in the woods during the king's canyon trip or jump into a cold water lake... ;-P
I really enjoyed spending time with him, it was a pleasure meeting him and I wish him all the best.
Take care Bro ;-)

Christopher Black
From Christopher Black
 San Francisco, United States
 Sep 4, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

We shared an awesome experience together teaching rock stars how to recycle and compost.

Sharon Tomas
From Sharon Tomas
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Aug 13, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

dan is a legend of a man! had so much "craic" hangin out with him! what with the art, science, free hugs and drinkn! better look me up when ur next in ireland!:)

James Dong
From James Dong
 Berkeley, United States
 Aug 7, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan organized my first CS event. He seems really chill and is a great person to hang out with, so open and down to earth. He has officially inspired me to be more of a hippie.

Martin Carlsson 
From Martin Carlsson
 Stenungsund, Sweden
 Aug 4, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

I met Dan in Memphis while we stayed at the same CouchSurfer. He's a really nice and interesting guy! Seems like he has alot of experience doing volunteer work and he really spread positive energy where he stays.

To bad you couldn't join us on the west coast! Hopefully we'll get a new opportunity!

Darryl Goodwin 
From Darryl Goodwin
 New Orleans, United States
 Jul 24, 2008
Met in person Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Meeting Dan was a breath of fresh air. He seems to make your troubles disappear and give you a good attitude adjustment. He is very energetic and had no problems keeping up on a couple of strenuous hikes. He is a welcome addition to the couchsurfing community. Thanks for the encouragement.

Kelsey Rumfello 
From Kelsey Rumfello
 Berkeley, United States
 Jul 21, 2008
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

We think Dan is an absolutely fantastic person!!! We loved hanging out with him! he is an absolutely amazing person! (Even though he thought we were partners! haha) I can't wait for us all to get together again!!

Aaron Fowles 
From Aaron Fowles
 Memphis, United States
 Jul 17, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a great guy with a passion for Couchsurfing. He's very personable and talkative, which makes him a blast to be around. He's open to new experiences, which makes him a great surfer. He has a way about him that inspires trust and confidence. I wish him all the best and recommend that you host or surf with this guy!

Matty Kime 
From Matty Kime
 Austin, United States
 Jul 12, 2008
Met in person Friend, Hosted 4 days  
Positive

dan seems like a very down to earth, caring, and open person. he was always down to experience as much as possible!

Eddie Heier 
From Eddie Heier
 Metairie, United States
 Jul 2, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

What's cooler than being cool? Dan Song.

Dan is polite, respectful, humble, down to earth, genuine and just plain cool and a half. Perhaps he's my brother from another mother.

Dan, I enjoyed hanging out thoroughly. I hope to run into you on the road in the future (I still owe you that meal afterall).

~ARIANA~ 
From ~ARIANA~
 New Orleans, United States
 Jun 23, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

In one person you will find something close to what I call an old soul; a generous heart, an explorer, roamer, teacher, student, friend, and confidant. Dan was the first person I met through CS and I have never been so pleasantly surprised by one person. He has forever shaped the way I view the CS community and possibilities it has to offer. He has inspired me to continue on my journey of healing and has taught me to value the time we have together. I hope to see you again soon my friend.

Zach Cohen 
From Zach Cohen
 San Francisco, United States
 Jun 3, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan responded to a posting in the SF group I had made inviting people to go on bike rides with me. We rode Critical Mass together and hung out in various places the rest of the weekend. Dan is a special person - extremely kind, easy going, peaceful, intelligent, and fun to share time with. "Great guy!"

Nithin Coca 
From Nithin Coca
 San Francisco, United States
 May 21, 2008
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

I feel incredibly privaledged to have met Dan at the CS potluck in April and again in May. We share a lot of the same values about Couchsurfing, what the community is and should be, and also about life and the world in general. It's fitting he is a fellow Nomadic Ambassador, as we could talk forever about his experiences volunteering, traveling, and in general being a kind, open minded soul around the world. He really epitomizes what an ambassador should be.

I'm Looking forward to more dinner's, potlucks, karaoke nights, and great conversation before he inevitably hits the road again - and hopefully, afterwards too!

Ysiad Ferreiras
From Ysiad Ferreiras
 Brooklyn, United States
 May 19, 2008
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Dan is a positive person with a great wardrobe. Thanks for the tips on Spain.

Traveler Dilip 
From Traveler Dilip
 Santa Clara, United States
 May 16, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a fun guy. I have now met him at several spots...several foodie events to the pineapple photo-shoot at potluck and then the wonderful times of camping. Had some fun talk about life, travel and other insane subjects of life. Look forward to meeting up again.

Susan Marjanovic
From Susan Marjanovic
 San Francisco, United States
 May 14, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is such a warm, kind hearted guy, he's got wonderful traveling stories to share, and he is very passionate about life. If you're looking to connect with someone very genuine and open, Dan's your guy!

Alan Wilkes
From Alan Wilkes
 Madrid, Spain
 May 12, 2008
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Dan seems like a very cool guy. We had some very good conversations around during our hike which extended late into the evening around the campfire. He is an intelligent and well traveled young man(go bears) who I have much in common with. I hope I get to host him in Madrid.

Tiina Keto
From Tiina Keto
 Espoo, Finland
 Apr 29, 2008
Met in person Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

I met Dan in Spain on the camino. Such a nice person and a real traveler:)

Brian Allison 
From Brian Allison
 Garberville, United States
 Apr 27, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Dan Rocks! Next season we are going rock the Snowboards. He worked out in Tahoe this year, but I was never able to come invade his town.. But, he invaded mine! Those people in Central Cali rock, and Dan is one of them.. He would be a great person to kick it with, if you like to have fun!

Kelly Mettler
From Kelly Mettler
 San Rafael, United States
 Apr 21, 2008
Met in person Close Friend, Surfed 4 days Traveled 1 days 
Positive

How can anyone not fall in love with Dan!?! He has touched my heart and my soul, I will never be the same person again, and for that I thank him. I have met a lot of good people, but this man is different. Dan has an amazing capacity for love and kindness. He has a caring heart and a companionate touch. With him you feel understood; with him you feel heard; with him you feel safe. Dan is honest and true, but most importantly he is honest and true to himself and to his own heart. With Dan I have had some of the most amazing adventures and with him I have laughed until I cried. Dan, you will always have a place in my heart and always a huge hug waiting.

Thomas Elsted Rasmussen 
From Thomas Elsted Rasmussen
 Aarhus, Denmark
 Apr 5, 2008
Met in person Close Friend, Traveled 29 days 
Positive

Extremely Positive
(update) I understand the reason for removing the 'extremely positive' rating option since it was over-used, but I need it for Dan.
Dan introduced me to Couchsurfing and that was also the beginning of a friendship. One of the very most admirably honest, trustworthy, friendly, easy-going and warm people I've met, Dan is a tactful cosmopolitan wanderer through life and earth with a dedicated good spirit, yet maintains to be a silly bloke at the same time. I would trust him anytime and anywhere and hope to see him many times in the future. Buen camino Daniel-san.

Andre Tonatiuh Gonzalez 
From Andre Tonatiuh Gonzalez
 Oakland, United States
 Apr 4, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is always a great guy to know and hang with. It's great when he's around but he leaves often!

See you sooner than later Dan!

Andrew Wurster 
From Andrew Wurster
 San Francisco, United States
 Apr 4, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

i would say dan seems like an old friend - only he's brand new. i think we are linked by similar encounters with good people and certain baked goods.

come to think of it - it seems like this happens a lot with couch surfing though since everyone is easy-going enough to let a total stranger sleep on their couch!

David Mendez
From David Mendez
 Hayward, United States
 Apr 3, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

woooooow SORRY dude about Guinvere (but it was kreakn sweat)
Dan is a great guy always playing singing drinking partying...... man your anergy is awesome. i hope one day can go to your place so i can know you better and be in Tahoe (maybe going to be my 1st time there) and of course party as much as we can.

artemisia butterfly 
From artemisia butterfly
 Arcata, United States
 Apr 1, 2008
Met in person Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

Besides being a deeply caring human being, and all his other awesome qualities, what I really enjoyed about Dan was watching him interact with my son, Bodhi. He is totally silly and attentive and connected with my little man in such a fun, engaging and patient way. I felt 100% comfortable with him and trusted him instantly. I am so grateful I had a chance to host him during the Arcata invasion, I only wish we had more time to get to know each other during that weekend. This man's spirit is rich and his path is profound. I look forward to more adventures to come...

Kari Delany
From Kari Delany
 Denver, United States
 Apr 1, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

BAH! Danito Cancion! Go get me some wine! What a fantastically crazy man this is. I would highly recommend his presence to anyone and everyone. A sure bet for adding a little spice to the everyday tomato and onion salsa of life.

Sandra Ntutumu
From Sandra Ntutumu
 Madrid, Spain
 Apr 1, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Hy Dan!,

Finally I have resolved the mistery!!, how can I confuse you?.

I will leave space in this reference for you...I hope to complete as soon as possible the white space with wonderfull lyrics about your personality...Dan, Dan, Dan...only 3 letters, easy to remember ;-)

DUBLINGUY 
From DUBLINGUY
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Mar 21, 2008
Met in person Best Friend, Hosted 8 days Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Dan is a great guy - is good company and has a really cool personality. When you meet Dan you will know what I mean! Ive got to know him over the past months - if you get the chance to host this guy - take it! Addendum .... well time has passed by and Dan has completed his time for the immediate present in Ireland - all my good vibes and opinions on this great guy have been more than confirmed! Then I was lucky enough to surf his couch, well his very comfortable spare room (!), for a few days and Dan was unstinting in tryin to help me feel at home and show me his world in Sacramento, San Francisco and beyond .... a great, great guy and a friend for life!

Fernanda Ivatiuk
From Fernanda Ivatiuk
 Berlin, Germany
 Mar 19, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

(better late than never:)
Extremely positive experience. That's the truth. A few minutes conversation with him is enough to realize what an amazing person he is. He didn't manage to go to the airrrporty but he was crazy enough to even consider going. There aren't many "Dans" in the world, so if ever you're around him you have to meet him!

Enzo Lombard 
From Enzo Lombard
 San Francisco, United States
 Mar 18, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan's a very open and warm guy. Genuinely interested in other people, well travelled. Anyone would be lucky to surf with or host him. We've met a few times and I just wish he was my brother-in-law or something (my sisters should have such good taste). I would like to spend more time with him and hear about his extensive travels.

Ian Blair 
From Ian Blair
 Austin, United States
 Feb 25, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 5 days 
Positive

Dan has been a great friend since we met in Salta, Argentina. We biked down rainbow colored hills together and didn't fall off in the descent of 33 terrifying turns, or whatever the Argentines call it. It's been a delight to keep in touch over the past 18 months, and hear how his trip and his life have evolved. Great guy.. cant wait for our paths to cross again.

Silkkat813
From Silkkat813
 Weehawken, United States
 Feb 23, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 3 days  
Positive

I got to meet Dan one weekend in San Fran when he was in town. We first met at the Muir Woods hike and we got to do much chatting about traveling, CS, and possible future meets. We chatted a little bit more at a CS lunch and then he stopped by for a CS brunch I organized. He has much enthusiasm for CS and shaping the Tahoe CS community. I plan to take a trip to visit him so he can teach me to ski! He is a great guy full of knowledge about Berkley. Next time, we'll need to do some partying.

update Feb 22, 2008- Dan hosted me in South Lake Tahoe for a few nights. He suggested a great place for me to take skiing lessons. He took me out to meet some of his workmates. He has an interesting way of cooking pizza. He made me feel very welcomed and at home. The bed in his spareroom was TOO comfortable because I had a hard time waking up early each morning. ;-)

Dan is a great host and dedicated to CS.

RKM Lai 
From RKM Lai
 Sacramento, United States
 Feb 21, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I had a fun time talking with Dan when we met at a Sacramento CouchSurfing Meetup.

Julien
From Julien
 Montreal, Canada
 Feb 18, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Extremely interesting guy! Open, smiling, good-hearted! Dan is one these birds that I whish I could fly with, so we can talk or meditate together for hours. Hope to cross your path aswell my friend. Love Julien

Sean Grabow
From Sean Grabow
 Eugene, United States
 Feb 2, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Surfed 3 days  
Positive

Dans a great guy, and I loved staying at his place. The views were incredible, and Dan really made me feel at home. Defionitely look forward to hanging out with him more.

Maya Smith 
From Maya Smith
 Berkeley, United States
 Jan 27, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

i instantly connected with dan from the get go. from butchering karaoke songs, to shooting people with supersoakers from my balcony, from bodypainting for bay to breakers to shoving cookie dough in his face while he was sleeping, from roadtripping to tahoe and arcata, to drinking 2 buck chuck from the hilltop, i have found few people i've bonded with better. come back to be, oh danny boy!

Tracy Walker
From Tracy Walker
 Sacramento, United States
 Jan 24, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is the best of both worlds: he is pretty mellow and has a wonderful calming influence, yet at the same time he is really energized and enthusiastic about all things CS. A great combination! Dan is also really easy to talk to and has lots of great travel stories and advice. I'm really looking forward to getting to know Dan better and excited about all the potential Sac-SF-Lake Tahoe gatherings.

Rossella Carbotti 
From Rossella Carbotti
 Bologna, Italy
 Jan 24, 2008
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Dan, the n.1 source of information about fun things to do and marvellous places to see in Berkeley and the Bay Area! Plus, a lovely person in every possible way. I couldn't ask for more during my first weekend in the US than to meet such a great guy. I really hope to see him more in the future.
Update: I DID saw him, we met again! It was an honour and a pleasure to host Dan in Berkeley. Too bad I was still jetlagged and drained by a whole week of thrilling CS events, but I'm looking forward to seeing him again, so I can make up for that. Dan has an amazingly beautiful soul. He is charming, lovely, bright, cheerful and nice beyond words. Every now and then, it happens: you meet people whose vibrant presence is going to stay with you even when they're not around. That's what happened with Dan: I just knew he was going to leave a lasting impression on me. I had barely exchanged a few words with him and I already felt that I knew him deeply. That doesn't happen very often, and it's what I cherish the most in friendships. His warmth and kindness touched my heart. I'm so glad we crossed paths, and happy as a kid that I get to call him my friend.

Tom Marnell
From Tom Marnell
 Los Angeles, United States
 Jan 21, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 3 days  
Positive

Met Dan while I was staying at Rory's in Dublin and had a great time! Dan was very gracious and I am really glad to have met him!

Matt Grant
From Matt Grant
 Skopje, Macedonia-FYROM
 Jan 21, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan stopped at my "luxury?" appartment in Pristina a bit back, really nice guy and a pleasure to meet, hope you had a good time in croatia, take it easy fella

Dan Bowden
From Dan Bowden
 Hamilton, New Zealand
 Jan 16, 2008
Met in person Close Friend,  
Positive

So many good times, so many amazing experiences, so many great nights out, so many Danwiches...
What more can I say? If you can track Dan down, whereever he might be in the world, it's definitely worth spending some time with him.

Hope to see you soon. :)

Neal Cordova
From Neal Cordova
 San Rafael, United States
 Jan 14, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a helpful, funloving traveler who seems ready to help anyone who needs it...his internet tools are definitely going to help me with my next trip...obrigado muito bro

Tanya Rao 
From Tanya Rao
 San Francisco, United States
 Jan 14, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a very kind and friendly person. We enjoyed a lovely hike through Muir Woods with some fellow CSers. Hope to make it up to Tahoe sometime to visit him!

Shehzad Wadalawala 
From Shehzad Wadalawala
 San Francisco, United States
 Jan 14, 2008
Met in person Close Friend,  
Positive

I met Dan in 2003 and a few months later we were living together. He is the nicest person I know; he is respectful, warm and considerate. He's well traveled, has lots of perspective and is also a great listener. I always enjoy his visits.

Joshua Knox 
From Joshua Knox
 Mountain View, United States
 Jan 14, 2008
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I went to a CS event after Dan invited my friend Sheh, and had a great time meeting the 10 people who attended the hike in Muir woods.

Emmanuel Lemor 
From Emmanuel Lemor
 San Francisco, United States
 Jan 14, 2008
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is very open, easy to talk to about a lot of different topics... I enjoyed the short conversations during dinner.. I can see why he is a Nomadic Ambassador - lots of travelling under his belt and plenty of willingness to share/help... I hope his move into the Tahoe area goes well and that he will still come to visit us here in SF from time to time...

Shiffi Blustein
From Shiffi Blustein
 Melbourne, Australia
 Jan 2, 2008
Met in person Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Dan is a CSer, traveller and global participant par excellence, as his very substantial CSing involvement, community work and planet-exploration make evident. But I also found him to be a spiritual explorer, and our conversations were not only stimulating but inspiring and really important to me. Thanks Dan; our short time together helped my head become a little less tangled - just what I needed, as you could tell!

Therese O'Reilly 
From Therese O'Reilly
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Dec 27, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Dan is the man, not just because it rhymes, but because he's a stand up guy, for whom the energy drink is not needed, who makes everyone around him comfortable and welcome. He's always got a smile, a story, a dance, and a lot more ready to give!
Update: I'm so very glad of all the time that I got to spend with this wonderful human being. His warmth, affection, introspection and embracing of life have inspired me. Memories a million.

ENGELEN 
From ENGELEN
 Prague, Czech Republic
 Dec 17, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan the man.. Meet this guy in Bratislava the first time and the week after he showed up in Praha. I thought him everything he needs to know and I do hope he has managed to pull of a Batman!

Gosia Janas
From Gosia Janas
 Krakow, Poland
 Dec 16, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Great, Amazing and Incredible Person :D, It is always so good party with Dan! Hope to see you more often :)

Gabriela Tobias
From Gabriela Tobias
 Monterrey, Mexico
 Dec 15, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a really cool boy!! positive and smiling all the time. I met him in Ljubljana through Nejc and it was a please to meet him, I´m sure that we will meet again.

Nejc Stopnišek 
From Nejc Stopnišek
 Maribor, Slovenia
 Dec 12, 2007
Met in person Friend, Hosted 4 days Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Dan and Sophie were my first CSers in Ljubljana. It felt like I was their guest because they did everything - from washing dish to dinner. It was really great to host and met you. Dan is an CSer with hart and soul. Thanks and you know you are always welcome.

Patrizia Postiglione
From Patrizia Postiglione
 Ourense, Spain
 Dec 10, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 5 days  
Positive

Dan stayed at home for 5 days and he is a really interesting personnality, a personn that you have a lot of things to learn from him! He is really respectful and really interested by my work!Have nice next trips!See you!

Annie Carr
From Annie Carr
 Budapest, Hungary
 Dec 2, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

met dan when he was spreading the name tag madness at tomas' halloween bash in budapest. surfing spirit galore, a pleasant addition to any gathering

RAUL BRASIL 
From RAUL BRASIL
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Nov 24, 2007
Met in person Close Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

Haven't u met Dan? for god sake! your CS experience is not complete.. he made me surf a couch B4 i was even aware about the CS, He introduced me to such a community.. The best people I met during my year in Dublin was trough him.. He never missed out one of my parties (did u?)and invited me to many others.. Great man! Soon or late we´ll see again.

Andras Foldvari 
From Andras Foldvari
 Budapest, Hungary
 Nov 23, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan dropped the pen, the keyboard - everything - to look me up with Niki, and I am so pleased to meet him finally as I heard so much about the Crown Prince of CS.
A real seasoned traveler, full of energy. A dedicated volunteer to make our global village a better place. I do hope I can assist him somehow, and hear his travel stories in person again!

Maura Murphy
From Maura Murphy
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Nov 21, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

dan was a complete pleasure at the pub the other night...he is a good chat, a good person and an adventurous couch surfer. i would love to travel with him sometime, or have him on my couch/floor/beanbag/pile of grass/treehouse... depending on where i might find myself in the coming years.

RICKW 
From RICKW
 Adelaide, Australia
 Nov 21, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

After meeting Dan during the recent Dublin gatherings, I had the pleasure of getting to know him better while we were surfing with Rory. Dan inspired me to be a more active member of Couchsurfing, and suggested ideas to help my community. Dan opened my eyes to a new level of Couchsurfing, not only that, he is a great individual with a positive outlook; I could learn a lot from this man, as could you!

Wesley Pippenger
From Wesley Pippenger
 Denver, United States
 Nov 19, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a great guy with a lot of good experiences to share. He told me of some great advice about places to see and routes to take. I like his music too although, maybe I am biased because it reminds me of mine...

Tomas Orth 
From Tomas Orth
 Balatonmariafurdo, Hungary
 Nov 18, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 7 days  
Positive

I hosted him and his friend. General it was very nice and I would give him a couch next time as well, we just did not had the same rythem this time. They where partiing and I was working, but they were no problem at all. A 3 days stay turned out to be 7 at the end... Was fun and thank you for the good dinner.

Bombecca
From Bombecca
 Vancouver, Canada
 Nov 17, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Dan is a very down to earth, interesting guy to talk to. He's got a good vibe that spreads to the people he's around.

Have fun with the rest of your adventures, let me know if you can top the dolphins ;)

Djali Vesela
From Djali Vesela
 Prague, Czech Republic
 Nov 16, 2007
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Dan is a wonderful social person that wants to help the world by being helpful in social issues. It seems to be his nature as he this balanced, emotional and emphatic person. He's been great fun and he wouldn't spoil a drinking crawl. Even though he's parting for another continent I hope to meet you somewhere again! x

Ádám Nagy Tyukos 
From Ádám Nagy Tyukos
 Budapest, Hungary
 Nov 14, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is absolutely a positive, trustworthy, funny guy, great to spend time with and I'm saying it though we haven't had the chance to get tangled in lengthy conversations. And worth to mention that he can transform every nearby object into a tripod for his camera :)

Niki Gere
From Niki Gere
 Budapest, Hungary
 Nov 13, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I've had the luck enjoying Dan's company a couple of evenings in Budapest. He has very good personality and a lot of great idea. I definitely leave him an extremely positive reference and not just because he could blackmail me by the how-to-grimace photos, what he took of us...;)

Hanika 
From Hanika
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Nov 11, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

You must be very patient," replied the fox. "First you
will sit down at a little distance from me--like
that--in the grass. I shall look at you out of the
corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are
the source of misunderstandings. But you will sit a
little closer to me, every day . . ."

DMRTN
From DMRTN
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Nov 10, 2007
Met in person Close Friend, Traveled 8 days 
Positive

Dan is a person. He is roughly symmetrical, and consists of a bipedal torso from which protrude two arms and a head. Affixed to or penetrating the front of this head (or 'face') are a nose and a mouth, which are topped with two eyes. It is largely thanks to these appendages and orifices that he is capable of seeing, tasting and smelling, not forgetting breathing, which he finds essential to his continued survival. His ancestral lineage dates back to a single celled marine-based organism. Both of his feet are left.
You should meet him for all these reasons and more.

Dodi Fog
From Dodi Fog
 Beijing, China
 Nov 7, 2007
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 10 days 
Positive

Danito Canción is a playful, smart, witty, respectful guy. Loads of the best fun ever when he is around. He is willing of everything, from making up new words up to cooking a sudden yammy soup. It's fun even his take it easy way. I consider him a FRIEND even though he doesn´t forgive me a funny joke I once made him. ¡Eres grande *Dan*! Tinoninoniii..

Patrik Virág
From Patrik Virág
 Kiskunhalas, Hungary
 Nov 6, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I really had great times with this guy in Budapest.
Really good personality!

Valerie Laplante Bilodeau
From Valerie Laplante Bilodeau
 Quebec, Canada
 Oct 31, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 4 days 
Positive

Really respectful, generous and helpful person. Definitely committed to couch surfing meetings. He knows a lot of couch surfer!

Jack Daniel® 
From Jack Daniel®
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Oct 20, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 1 days  
Positive

Dan is one of the greatest CSers around. He has plenty of good ideas, and generosity to give out.
I trusted Dan from the day I met him because he's a genuine guy, honnest and devoted. If you get a chance, meet the man, you'l love him too! Bring on the Corona!!

Daniel Arthur
From Daniel Arthur
 Oslo, Norway
 Oct 16, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 

I met Dan at Rory's place in Dublin. He was our guide to the city the night I arrived. He showed us the craziness of Temple Bar on a Saturday night as well as other sights in the city of Dublin! A kind heart and a soft voice!

Dale Coyle
From Dale Coyle
 Umina, Australia
 Oct 15, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 4 days 
Positive

i met dan at rorys house.
dan was very friendly and welcoming, approachable.
i reccomend dan to any other couchsurfers.

Aninha Benitez
From Aninha Benitez
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Oct 10, 2007
Met in person Close Friend,  
Positive

I met Dan in Dublin during nice parties and meetings... we didn't spend to much time together because he went to Spain for a wanderful experience!But I could see his beautiful way to live his life!Good friend that I definitely want to see again!:)

Frances Knight
From Frances Knight
 Dili, East Timor
 Oct 8, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 4 days  
Positive

Dan Dan Dan, what can I say? An absolute gem of a guest. SO polite, courteous and fun! It's an absolute pleasure to talk to this man and hear his lovely stories about Caminos and Camerones. It was so lovely to have a guest who could fit in so well with the rythym of everything and be so open to whatever experience - be it taking Tapas, random salsa clubs or watching crazy late night television! If only he wasn't on the point of being deported he could have moved in for ever and ever! Until next time my dear!!

Sophie White
From Sophie White
 Adelaide, Australia
 Oct 1, 2007
Met in person Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

If there´s no better option, then Extremely Positive is what it´ll have to be! From our very first ´Blind Date´ at a tapa bar in little Granada to his final chivalrous act of walking me home through the dark streets of the Albayzin, I have concluded that Dan is The Bomb. He is inspiring and thoughtful, kind and caring. Sure, it sounds corny, but I believe that everyone who encounters him will be left with a sense of gratitude for whatever caused their paths to cross with this boy. Word of warning though, try to prevent him from taking his camera out of his bag or you´ll be forever captured in the most ridiculous poses, which I´m sure one day will come back to haunt you...! Hasta pronto tío.

ISABEL & INÊS BERNARDO 
From ISABEL & INÊS BERNARDO
 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
 Sep 24, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

Wouldn`t you like to come again to see the Red Bull Air Race once again?

Silvia Almeida
From Silvia Almeida
 Aveiro, Portugal
 Sep 23, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

A great person to meet with so much to tell and share. Just wish I had more time to enjoy his company! And he is an extremelly thoughtful guest :)

Pedro da Silveira
From Pedro da Silveira
 Lisbon, Portugal
 Sep 20, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 5 days  
Positive

Dan is a great guy! He stayed at my place for some days and that gave us the time to talk, walk around, visit a few places, share some recipes and meet some friends. He was my second guest from Sacramento/San Francisco. They must be doing something right down there to produce such awesome CSers! Dan is a true ambassador with a very positive attitude on life! Haven’t tried the banana pancakes yet, Dan, but I will!

Pedro + Fatima
From Pedro + Fatima
 Lisbon, Portugal
 Sep 17, 2007
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Being quite the nomad he says he is, you'll be impressed on how Dan still manages to find the strength and honest wish to spend time and share experiences with others he meets along way. His last few years are packed with awesome stories, and you can only be so lucky to share some of those, or maybe create some new ones!
Though unfortunately unable to host him because of a family emergency, I managed to find the time to share with Dan, and see that he still isn't totally insensitive to travel experiences even after all this time. Our "World's Best" tour of the Lisbon Belém area left him with a strong appetite for more Pastéis de Belém, and left me even more happy to get the chance to have met Dan. Just don't ask for any more icy slurpees with the pastéis, ok Dan!? ;)

GREENTREE
From GREENTREE
 Fayetteville, United States
 Sep 14, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I had the good fortune to be in Dan's company back in June as he was winding up his time in Ireland. He's an amazing chap to talk with and walk with along the sea. Oh yes, and we have had the good fortune of living in the same neighborhood in Dublin on the good ol' North Side.

Helena Leite
From Helena Leite
 Guimaraes, Portugal
 Sep 14, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

Dan is a very nice and kind person:) I think he left such a good energy when he left..:)
I really apreciated that he felt at home in my house, and had the chance to rest for a while during his big journey. Well, rest isn't exactly the word, because when you have Freak to be with... Ok, I almost forgot: Dan is a very pacient guy, too:)
I realy hope we meet again. In my cafe, in Dublin... whatever...:)

Ricardo Machado 
From Ricardo Machado
 Lisbon, Portugal
 Sep 13, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

I have to tell this...
Dan mailed me asking for couch and i said yes. When he arrived and we started to talk about cs experiences we found out that we already knew each other! we had been in london dec2006 on the same meeting. then we looked online for pics thru other csers and we found a pic with both of us talking! LOL

Dan is a Great guy, respecful and very easy to get along with.

Next time i promise that i'll remember you Dan :P lol. good luck and all the best, man!

Marine Le Gal
From Marine Le Gal
 Vannes, France
 Sep 7, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Hosted 4 days Surfed 3 days  
Positive

Dan is really the perfect guest!He can teach you a lot of things (how to make bracelets with natural elements), really respectful, quiet and interesting to learn what i was involved in. It was a sincere pleasure to spend time with him even if i didn't have so much time.hope to see you again !

THINGSTOMAKEANDDO 
From THINGSTOMAKEANDDO
 Porto, Portugal
 Sep 3, 2007
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Good to have you here.

Frank Wijnstra 
From Frank Wijnstra
 Amsterdam, Netherlands
 Aug 31, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan was one of the hosts in Casa Miquel and gave every pilgrim on the end of their Camino a warm welcome. Dan was always around helping out and talking or making creative things like necklaces of shells.
He and the others made my Birthday there unforgetable.

Nick and Greg Mendoza
From Nick and Greg Mendoza
 Brooklyn, United States
 Aug 31, 2007
Met in person Friend, Traveled 3 days 
Positive

daniel is a really kind and thoughtful guy. we wish him well on his travels and adventures

Luis Bouzada
From Luis Bouzada
 Pontevedra, Spain
 Aug 29, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

I run into with him of way a medieval festival. It was a nice experience to know him. Travelling feet, generous heart and hands craftsman. Thanks Dan for the footlace, when I see it you remember to me that I must take the knapsack. Good way Dan! "Buen Camino Dan!"

Peggy Liu 
From Peggy Liu
 Los Angeles, United States
 Jun 19, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I've never seen so much love given to anyone at a couchsurfing party than Dan and no one deserves it more! Prior to my arrival into Dublin, Dan emailed me a list of sites I can tour while I was there. He was very informative and welcoming as he invited me to meet up with him on his last day in Ireland. I am very grateful to have met him, even if it was just for one night. Thanks a lot Dan! Good luck on all your adventures ahead!

Nicolas DOMINIQUE
From Nicolas DOMINIQUE
 Lyon, France
 Jun 18, 2007
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 3 days  
Positive

Danny be good... I hope that you spent a good time in my house whereas I was revising (not too much, it's true but I've revised!!). A very good singer and a very good guy on who we can count. Bise dear Dan! Don't make the fool!!

Anthony O'Grady 
From Anthony O'Grady
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Jun 15, 2007
Met in person Close Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a cool guy ... i hope he doesnt think i'm too crazy. The nite we met was kind of a crazy session which evolved from nothing... one of those unplanned extravagant pi$$ ups which are always amazing!!! :-)

Update: Dan is off to Spain and has left the CS fraternity of Dublin. He's one in a million and i dont say this lightly. One of the nicest guy's i've had the pleasure of meeting if you get the chance surf or be surfed by Dan Song!

Paddy's day ... oh my god .. what a weekend!

Carla Arias
From Carla Arias
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Jun 11, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

hi nice to meet you! luck in your new trip!and maybe we can see each other again!!you a very fanny person, but a little bit serius :)but i like to talk whit you

Kim McDonald 
From Kim McDonald
 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
 Jun 6, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a beautiful human being. His rare kindered spirit makes him a people magnet, and Ive never heard a bad word said about him... I guess cos hes all good! He's very active in the Dublin cs scene, and Dublin and London just wouldn't have been the same without him.

Tania Ferreira
From Tania Ferreira
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Jun 6, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Much more u talk with Dan much more u want to know about him. He's a great soul with an invisivel shinning light around him. U can feel it and that makes u relax with good energy! Of course we're going to meet again, We have to! :)

GIADITA 
From GIADITA
 Rome, Italy
 Jun 6, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a lovely person, a sensitive guy that mixes fun and sadness, party time and chilling out. As i tried once to explain (without succeeding) I could just stay by his side saying nothing and still feel confortable, he makes me feel i don't have to do any effort to please him, he takes me as I am, I consider that to be a friend!

SWITLEY
From SWITLEY
 Gothenburg, Sweden
 Jun 6, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I met Dan at a BBQ party during my stay in Dublin. Dan is an easy going social guy who was very friendly towards me and my friend Elin at the BBQ.

SACREDTEABAG
From SACREDTEABAG
 Bonn, Germany
 Jun 5, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan puts a smile on your face! :) He's both huge fun as well as smart, serious, thoughtful and kind. Together with the other core Dublin CSers he contributed big time to making me feel at home in this town after very short time already. Dan is very active and - without knowing him thaaat well yet - I'm sure that he is trying to make a difference whereever he goes! Great to meet you here, hope you'll be back in Dublin soon for more walks n picnics n talks n parties :)

Rafael Camilo
From Rafael Camilo
 Sydney, Australia
 Jun 4, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I`d gotten a good impression of him first time we met. My admiration and respect for this man keeps growing as I get to know him better. Dan has a big heart and he`salways helpeing out people, it`s not suprising to me that he`s taking psychology and doing volunteer work. Dan is also great company for parties and a chat.Had spended my birthday weekend with him was really a pelasure!

Tomo Miyama
From Tomo Miyama
 Los Angeles, United States
 Jun 4, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a very kind-hearted, sincere person. I really felt comfortable around him and felt like I could be myself around him. He came to my house in London and crashed for a night. He is a quick learner and became the champion WII tennis player in my household. Impressive. All in all, I think he is just a fun lovely person and I hope to see him soon again! Where will it be? Dublin? London? Los Angeles? Japan?

:)

SALSACHICA 
From SALSACHICA
 Sceaux, France
 Jun 3, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Good heart, professional picnicker.... Dan is not only a party CSers, he has brilliant ideas for sunny Sundays. He’s half human half monkey…when it starts raining on a hike, he just climbs on to a tree…brilliant!!!

Lukas Sternbach
From Lukas Sternbach
 Graz, Austria
 May 31, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a realy cool easygoing, openminded guy, is always funny to meet him at all the parties and he is always smiling. That impressed me. I hope there will be several occasions to make party with you. See you.

Daniel Casey
From Daniel Casey
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 May 18, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

With out this man "DANWICHES" wouldn't exist what more can I say ?

Eoin Bennis
From Eoin Bennis
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 May 17, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

What can i say, this guy is super cool and super brilliant. I have been lucky to have met this guy at some great cs events...and all have been great fun, looking forward to giving you the birthday bumps ha ha and getting up to some craic in london, dan your a true hon. irish legend..

Lucia Greco
From Lucia Greco
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 May 17, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a really cool guy, very good dancer, extremely friendly and a lot of fun to be with. He's always smiling and in a good mood. also, I've heard he's a fairly good (if not eccentric) cook... we might exchange some recipes for Spanish classes!

John Gump
From John Gump
 Westminster, United States
 May 16, 2007
Met in person Good Friend, Traveled 30 days 
Positive

Dan is smart, kind, adventurous, basically the best ever. Come back to the states so we can hang out again since I'm kinda tied down at the moment.

KATHIE
From KATHIE
 Graz, Austria
 May 16, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

really a nice guy, good at heart, smile on his face, easy to get to talk with with, and, most important, best danwiches ever! hope there will be many more :)

Emma Stime
From Emma Stime
 Victoria, Canada
 May 15, 2007
Met in person Good Friend, Surfed 1 days  
Positive

Dan is an energetic hiker, an honest friend, and an AMAZING DANCER!! I have surfed, hiked, picnic'd, drank, danced, crawled, and sang plenty with him. Hm, how did that Irish song go? something about "live a live-o!"

Jimmy Park
From Jimmy Park
 Seoul, South Korea
 May 3, 2007
Met in person Close Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Dan is the first American I've ever talked a lot in Ireland. He really likes Korean food so we became friend easily. He's also a good English teacher Sometimes.^^ He's really nice, friendly and sociable. Everytime I'm in CS meeting, I can see he's having fun with other Couchsurfers. I'd like to host him to Korea one day.

Sabrina F.
From Sabrina F.
 Sant'Elpidio a Mare, Italy
 May 1, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan is so cool! You won’t get bored on his company as he always has brilliant and funny ideas. He’s also extremely kind and generous. I’ll never forget the tomato-tea night at his place and...Sambaaa!

Sarah Schimansky 
From Sarah Schimansky
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 May 1, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is my GooberMaster and that makes me happy! I couldn't have wished me any better company in goobin' crime... For the first time my life makes deeper sense! Thank you so much, GooberDan! I'm pretty sure we're gonna see each other soon, may it be in this universe or another...

AHHH, I'm sooo sorry, now I've broken the rules AGAIN! Can you forgive me?
I hope you will...
And don't forget, “My spelling is wobbly. It's good spelling but it wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places.”

It's always pleasure talking to you, Mr Song, as "it is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"

Enough quotes for now... I guess you got the p(o)int;-)!

MAURIZIO1976
From MAURIZIO1976
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Apr 30, 2007
Met in person Close Friend,  
Positive

Daniel is really a "bravo ragazzo". Good-hearthed and thrustworty, he is very active in social works and never miss to help a friend even when he is very busy.

Roberto Moranti
From Roberto Moranti
 Sant'Elpidio a Mare, Italy
 Apr 30, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

I don't know a lot Dan, but I think he's a nice and genuine boy. He's funny, brilliant, kind, very altruistic. He has samba in his blood too!!! you can alays have a good time with him.

Vesper dbs
From Vesper dbs
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Apr 29, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

He's a really enthusiastic and energetic individual. And he's got a good sense of humour ;) Be sure to hit the parties and events he participates in, you might be in for some good craic!

Liliana Ribeiro
From Liliana Ribeiro
 Sao Paulo, Brazil
 Apr 26, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Great guy to hang out with! Very cool, good talk and lots of energy! Waiting to cycle with him around Dublin, since he already knows great spots!

Ana Paisano
From Ana Paisano
 Lisbon, Portugal
 Apr 23, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a fantastic guy. Very friendly, honest and full of kindness and generosity. I really enjoy his company!! Meet this guy, he's one of the persons that makes the CS possible.

Stroppy
From Stroppy
 Black Rock City, United States
 Apr 21, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

A Prince among Complimentarians! To know Dan is to know a person who not only believes the world can be a better place but is willing to prove it one kind act - or hug - at a time. ((HUG))

Peter Kern
From Peter Kern
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Apr 21, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

its quite hard to write about ones business , dishwashing partner(he is an absolute world class dishwasher )and partner in crime when it comes to food tasting.His favorite line is, couch surfing people who dont do their duties and take advantage of their host make him sinical ( quite rightly so, i say ).
Often it appears he dosnt seem to fullly understand how people ( especially girls )are drawn to him, which is in some ways great as it keeps him as gentle, good natured, polite as he is.
being german ( ie very direct) i sometimes wish he wouldnt be so diplomatic and just says what he really thinks, but of course , i can learn from this too, as i need to become more diplomatic.he his a AAA+ couchsurfer and somebody i have respect for.

TravellerWannaB
From TravellerWannaB
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Apr 20, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I'll say Mr Song is one of the coolest more positive and uplifting dudes i've met since i landed dublin.He's one banana eating loud burping fella with a heart of gold,and i'm reallye lucky to have found him again.

Sarah Bertagnolli
From Sarah Bertagnolli
 Hilversum, Netherlands
 Apr 20, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

What a great guy to give me my very first impression of couchsurfing and hospitality club! Really, Dan is fantastic! He's fun, thoughtful, and open to new ideas and friendships. I only wish we could have hung out more in Dublin. But I definitly feel like I have friends there now, thanks to you. :) Sorry I had to miss the Free Hugs!! Maybe we'll meet in Spain this summer and organize something!!!? Don't be a stranger. :)

Simona Divisova
From Simona Divisova
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Apr 12, 2007
Met in person Best Friend,  
Positive

Dan's just an exceptional person: fun, funky,cleverish, adventurous and sooo kind&considerate. He's helping whenever and whoever he can. It's always been a pleasure to hang out with him as well as a challenge. You opened my heart and found your way in, man!

Michael Tiffoney 
From Michael Tiffoney
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Apr 1, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

we have only meet a few time's while out.great man and he is a fellow hoste in dublin.till next time maate

DERRYGIRL
From DERRYGIRL
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Mar 26, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dans a cool, very friendly and interesting guy!Enjoys taking many photos too so watch him & his camera! Fun to be around and I look forward to seeing you at many more CS events and piss ups! :)

MACHOULIA 
From MACHOULIA
 Rueil-Malmaison, France
 Mar 26, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is an extremely kind and friendly guy and a great party organiser as well! Thanx for this worderful St Paddys week end, such a great moments, so many amazing memories!!!
Hope to see ya soon, dude, and chat some more!!!

Kyunghoon Jang
From Kyunghoon Jang
 Seoul, South Korea
 Mar 26, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Even though I met Dan several times through CS meeting, I couln't talk with this polite, kind person..Later, I'm going to make another opportunity to talk with Dan. Thanks to Dan, I adapted the warm-hearted atmosphere among CS members more easily..I always appreciate about it..It's not enough to say hello and shake hands...Dan!

Pedro Bernardo
From Pedro Bernardo
 Barcelona, Spain
 Mar 18, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is a brilliant guy I'm happy to have met. You'd be lucky to meet him too. COOL AMERICAN
Feel like such a lucky person to have met thi dude... Such energy and positive vibes... Glad I have him as a friend.

Elin Björn
From Elin Björn
 Arvika, Sweden
 Mar 7, 2007
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Talked to Dan on a BBQ party I was invited to in Dublin along with my friend Sarah. Dan is social and friendly and would not hesitate to give you a smile.

MIKE-A NOT MEEKA
From MIKE-A NOT MEEKA
 Coos Bay, United States
 Mar 6, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

dan was a wonderful addition to the gathering at nazims house over the weekend

Didi Z
From Didi Z
 Manchester, United Kingdom
 Mar 4, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

Oh god! I love this man.Met him at the Cafe Keith took me to. This is one person that lights up the room as soon as he walks in. He's the kindest soul you can ever hope to meet. Triple Amazing person. So much fun. He took care of me and made sure I was generally okay. Invited me to Nasim's house party after going to a mini one with Irish African drummers( Surreal experience). Crazy set of people, I ended up losing my voice. :) Had a lot of fun. Listen, seriously, if this guy requests to surf your couch, DO NOT turn him down, I tell you. DO NOT. I cannot emphasize any more than this.

FLAVIE
From FLAVIE
 La Ferte-Saint-Aubin, France
 Feb 28, 2007
Met in person Good Friend, Hosted 2 days  
Positive

My experience in hosting Dan is "I am so glad couchsurfing exists!", simply, because it is all very simple with him, it was just super to share Cork on that particular weekend...in fact it didn't feel like hosting but more like spending the weekend with friends! Thanks D. for choosing to use my couch...well my floor! C u soon.XxX

CARROTSHAKE 
From CARROTSHAKE
 Paris, France
 Feb 21, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

i met dan (unfortunately) briefly at a dinnerparty in dublin. he is conversational, dynamic, and from what i can tell an excellent asset to the CS community. also, he volunteers full time with old people--a task which i tried to do once and mostly ran away crying--and that surely must be a testament to patience and a sincere kind of caring most of us only scratch at. i suppose i could write more if i'd had more time to spend--which is why i am requiring dan's presence in paris at some point in the near future. you hear that, required.

VEERA
From VEERA
 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 Feb 21, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan seemed like a really interesting person with a true CS spirit. A shame we didn't get to chat really long, but I hope I'll see him soon again.... :)

Jesse Avshalomov 
From Jesse Avshalomov
 Santa Cruz, United States
 Feb 19, 2007
Met in person Friend, Traveled 2 days 
Positive

Dan's a great guy, I ran around London with him for a few days. It was a ton of fun, and he introduced me to couch surfing.

GUNSLINGER
From GUNSLINGER
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Feb 4, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Dan is a great guy and you should really try to hang with him if you can. He is kind, cool and fun.

Nat Thyrd
From Nat Thyrd
 Sydney, Australia
 Feb 1, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

We met Dan on our last night in Ireland at Rory's place. He is a really fun person, and always up so a bit of a laugh. Hope to stay in contact Dan...maybe next time in Oz!

Maria Gehlert
From Maria Gehlert
 Wedding, Germany
 Jan 31, 2007
Met in person Friend, Surfed 2 days  
Positive

Dan has shown us a lot of cool places and introduced us to a lot of nice people since we moved to Dublin, and I don't know what I'll do when he leaves, where are all the good ideas going to come from?

Ben and Cendrine Dubuisson 
From Ben and Cendrine Dubuisson
 Christchurch, New Zealand
 Jan 16, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

I stayed in Dublin and met with Dan.
We had a really nice time, went to glendalough, which was really beautiful.
Dan is just a really great guy....

Keith Magee 
From Keith Magee
 Dublin, Ireland (Republic of)
 Jan 15, 2007
Met in person Good Friend,  
Positive

My opinions still dont change! Any man that gives so much and asks for so little in return commands my respect! Dan, you are a pure gentleman with a wild crazy fun streak... The more i meet this man the more i understand his subtle greatness!

Nick Perri 
From Nick Perri
 Waitakere, New Zealand
 Jan 15, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan has a unique and special way of seeing and interacting with people. A meal and a pint provided enough time for me to see who he is in essence. Cool, caring, positive, both intellegent and wise, thoughtful, interesting, most of all he perceives life and lives it in the way that we all aspire to. For the Craic. host him, surf with him, meet him, its all positive.

Darragh O Riordan
From Darragh O Riordan
 Kitchener, Canada
 Jan 13, 2007
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Only spent a short time with Dan but I really enjoyed meeting other CSers in the pub. The banter was fantastic:) Will try to head up that way again for more craic!

Philip Mc Allister
From Philip Mc Allister
 London, United Kingdom
 Jan 8, 2007
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Did that all really happen?? After-party in a school, ketchup tea, piano, beans and a group of wonderfully obscure people. Thanks for the truly generous hospitality, hosting 8 to supper, and a fine one to! Cheers.

Calum MacÙisdean 
From Calum MacÙisdean
 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
 Jan 6, 2007
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

Dan let a group of drunken CSers crash the charity centre he volunteers at, then cooked beans on toast for everyone..Legendary!Meet this guy if you're in Dublin!!

SILVISSIMA
From SILVISSIMA
 Villeneuve-la-Garenne, France
 Dec 5, 2006
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

I met Dan in Dublin just 2 weeks before I'm leaving..que PENAAA!!!Dan is definetly the kind of person who I enjoy the company of...he likes what he does...he's quiet,funny, nice,crazy,kind,travelling...a little bit old&sick,but still alive ;)...I'm really curious about him and I hope to know him better...so keep in touch Danielito!

Derek Barnes 
From Derek Barnes
 Toronto, Canada
 Nov 25, 2006
Met in person Acquaintance,  
Positive

To put it simply, in the hour or two I had to converse with Dan he just seemed to epitomize "good guy".

CASSIDY 
From CASSIDY
 Donegal, Ireland (Republic of)
 Oct 26, 2006
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Had a great time at Emma's leaving do which turned into a huge CS meeting. Dan up for dancing even when no one else was. This is good!. We'll have to try the Korean restaurant at some point, Dan. maybe we can create a CS meeting out of that too?!

Tyler McNally
From Tyler McNally
 Osage Beach, United States
 Oct 5, 2006
Met in person Friend,  
Positive

Dan has been a fantastic resource for me in Ireland. He serves and a wonderful tour guide, accomidating host, laid back guy and now good friend. He was a fantastic host for me for two nights and would be equally as great as a guest I'm sure.

Kate Gavin
From Kate Gavin
 Nelson, New Zealand
 Oct 3, 2006
Met in person Close Friend, Traveled 14 days 
Positive

Dan is fantastic, we met in Peru at spanish school and ended up travelling together in South America. I love Dan's excellent sense of humour, intelligent commentary on life and enthusiasm for singing bad Ricki Martin covers with me (complete with dance moves).

Nick Saville
From Nick Saville
 Melbourne, Australia
 Sep 12, 2006
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

Dan is an all-round nice guy and not a standard person in his interests, which is a cool thing. Only downside is he can not handle too much beer ;)

Santiago Campora
From Santiago Campora
 Buenos Aires, Argentina
 Sep 11, 2006
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend, Traveled 1 days 
Positive

Shared a dinner and then went out for a couple of drinks, very cool guy!

MANU0911
From MANU0911
 Honolulu, United States
 Sep 4, 2006
Met in person  
Positive

Dan saved me when i was in dublin:) he offered me a very comfortable accommodation, always took great care of me and my needs (he even cooked at night and made tea!), simply a very nice guy! If you have the possibility to meet him, then take the chance:)

Lord Lycaone 
From Lord Lycaone
 Torino, Italy
 Aug 26, 2006
Met in person CouchSurfing Friend,  
Positive

We met in a pub in an improvised meeting with other surfer.. Amazing..
Really nice person.
A Czech girl, a german one an american guy an me (italian) dancing brasilian music in an Irish Pub.. (so.. if this is not a matter of the "Festival of World Cultures" what can be?)

Joshua Lippold
From Joshua Lippold
 Cali, Colombia
 Jul 24, 2006
Met in person Friend, Hosted 2 days Traveled 7 days 
Positive

Dan is laid back, funny, intellegent, and very knowledgeable about where he is and where he is going. We had a great time together. He is the kind of guy who can crack a joke and make you laugh in any situation. I love you man!!

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