| Kevin Fairdosi has been vouched for |
| Couch available | Yes |
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| CouchSurf requests replied to | 100% |
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| member since | June 20th, 2007 |
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| profile views | 2,338 |
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| age | 25 |
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| birthday | 1 December
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| gender | Several people |
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| membername | KEVINDOSI |
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| occupation | run a small business teaching\tutoring french |
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| education | Went to college, learned a thing or two. |
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| grew up in | Houston, TX |
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Languages- English (United States)Expert
- French (France)Expert
- SpanishBeginner
- Chinese (Mandarin)Beginner
- PersianBeginner
Couch Information
Couch Available: Yes
Preferred Gender: Any
Max Surfers Per Night: 8
Shared Sleeping Surface: No
Shared Room: NoAwesome Experience: Yes
I can offer you a bunk bed if there are two of you, and there's also a lot of floor space in the private bedroom. There are usually at least two free beds, often more. The bathroom is shared. 
My house looks something like this
I'm currently living with my family (mom, sister, and sometimes a brother or two). My family is possibly the nicest group of people in the world. We've got a spacious house and can probably offer you your own bedroom with bunk beds and lots of floor space. I live in Katy, a suburb in the West of Houston. Houston's a sprawling city so we're far from the center, about 45 minutes driving. Public transportation, like in most of Houston, is crap. I do go to the center fairly often for the baseball games, though, so I might be able to offer you a ride. We can also offer you a shower and general hospitality. I don't require you to write my name or prove that you've read my profile by titling your request something like "armadillo shit." I appreciate personalized requests as much as the next guy, but you can copy/paste your request and call me Gordon if you want, I'll still host you. Although if you're reading this, you're not one of those people so I guess it's not worth mentioning. I don't ask for anything in return, but I do appreciate a nice note because I like to save them :)
I've got a small cat but she's hypoallergenic, so if you're allergic to cats then you don't have to worry! If you have a fear of things that are adorable, you may want to think twice.
Smokers are welcome to smoke on the porch with my mom. If you smoke inside then I will happily sew your lips shut.
Stalk Me
I'm all over the interwebs:
Twitter | Facebook | My Personal Site | Last.FM | Tripping
My Bucket List
I watched the movie "The Bucket List." I didn't like it very much, but I liked the idea. So, I made my own bucket list (in progress):
- Become fluent in French (check!)
- Become fluent in at least one other language
- Live in France (check!)
- Live in at least one other country
- Overcome my fear of heights
- Swim in every ocean
- Walk on every continent
- Visit 50 countries
- Cycle or hike across the country
- Hike the Appalachian trail, or at least attempt to
- Write a book
- Get married and have children to love and grow old with
- Have an extended trip around the world
- White water rafting in the Grand Canyon
- Throw a dart at a map and go there the next day
- Hang Glide
Hitchhiking
Years ago, I remember talking with my brother about taking a trip around the US by hitchhiking. Like many other things, it was just a crazy dream that we never lived out. Since that day, however, I’ve met many hitchhikers during my travels and have been inspired to join the club. After my first 30 or so rides, I realized that I was forgetting all of the interesting people I’d met. So, I started keeping records. See more at my site.
July 2011
Siem Reap to Bavet (Cambodia)
May 2010
Nantes to Paris (France)
Istanbul to Canakkale (Turkey)
Canakkale to Troy (Turkey)
Troy to Canakkale (Turkey)
Canakkale to Bozcaada (Turkey)
All over the island of Bozcaada (Turkey)
Bozcaada to Canakkale (Turkey)
Canakkale to Istanbul (Turkey)
Beauvais airport to Paris (France)
April 2010
Nantes to La Rochelle (France)
Friends (128)
 Scott Fairdosi
23, Male
Houston, Texas
United States
Friends since March 1988
"my brother"
Friendship Type: Close Friend
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 Megan van Eck
26, Female
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
Friends since December 2003
"met in Egypt on Peace Camp in 2003"
Friendship Type: Friend
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 BJ Borja
27, Male
Houston, Texas
United States
Friends since August 1999
"School Mate"
Friendship Type: Good Friend
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 Ally Wesley
27, Female
Waco, Texas
United States
Friends since June 2002
"from travelling to Australia and New Zealand"
Friendship Type: Good Friend
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 Erin Ralston
25, Female
Montaigu, Pays de la Loire
France
Friends since October 2009
"We teach English in France together"
Friendship Type: Friend
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 Poncho Ruiz
24, Male
Saltillo, Coahuila
Mexico
Friends since August 2011
"Kevin was my first host when I went to Houston for AFF training"
Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
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 Steven Karlin
24, Male
Nantes, Pays de la Loire
France
Friends since October 2009
"We're both Assistants in Nantes"
Friendship Type: Acquaintance
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 Rey Romero
33, Male
Houston, Texas
United States
Friends since February 2011
"CS Polyglotte Meetings in Houston"
Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
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 YourMom
101, Female
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
Friends since July 2011
"We Bang Cock together. Wait, its spelled Bangkok. my bad!"
Friendship Type: Friend
I vouched for Kevin Fairdosi
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 Peter Dawson
23, Male
Ullapool, Highland
Scotland
Friends since September 2011
"I surfed at Kevin's place"
Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
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Personal DescriptionMy name is Kevin and I'm a French teacher when I'm not traveling. More than that, I'm a dreamer. I have a passion for traveling and experiencing other cultures. I’m half Iranian but I’m not really in touch with my culture, I regret that. I’m kind of a nerd. I have good intentions, but I don’t do as much as I should. I majored in French, which I began studying to impress my French girlfriend when I was 13. We lasted a whole month. I loved her with all my heart. There’s so much I want to study, from Persian to Astronomy. Sometimes I wish I could go back to school and stay forever, or that I could always be 20. But I'm 24. I have a hell of a lot of plans and hopes for the future and, say, about another 60 years to live them out. I have a big forehead, bushy eyebrows, a skinny body, and a big Persian nose “that doesn’t match my curvy lips.” I have a habit of starting things and not finishing them.How I Participate in CSI host nearly anyone who asks, as long as I'm available. I surf with old people, young people, gay people, straight people, single people, family people, religious people, atheist people, rich people, poor people and all people. It has become a normal part of my travels and lifestyle. I host a book exchange for my guests, so bring books. CouchSurfing ExperienceI used to only surf because my roommates weren't into hosting but, ironically, now that I'm living with my family I'm able to host a lot more. Never had a negative experience. InterestsTraveling, reading, learning about other cultures, writing, movies, French, photography.
I’m not athletic but I love sports. I’m not musically talented but I love music. I like watching movies, reading books, and reading newspapers. I like to learn about the world – not just governments and cultures, but individual people as well. I like to read about other countries whenever I hear something new about them. Every once in a while I find a great travel story or two online, constantly read their blogs, and pretend I’m with them.PhilosophyDon't worry. Be happy.Music, Movies, BooksLes Miserables, Count of Monte Cristo, The Illusionist, Shawshank Redemption, Dave Matthews Band
I'm not really picky and like almost everything, but I do listen to some things more than others. If you surf with me, I'd love to hear some of your music recommendations. I'm always interested in hearing new music.
Here is my Last.FM profile, if you're interested.Types of People I enjoyI'm a pretty easygoing guy and can't think of anyone I hate. I do like the kind of people who couchsurf because we generally have similar values, and they are generally awesome.Teach, Learn, ShareI'd like to learn: cooking, photography, languages, how to do a backflip.
I can teach: some limited French, and how to fold a shirt really fast.One Amazing Thing I've Seen or DoneAfter being dumped, I decided to walk the the pilgrimage from Porto, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela. It was a horrible experience, but was a little awesome in retrospect.Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org ProjectThis website desperately needs to be completely redesigned. The only thing that makes this site great is its community, which fortunately is the most important factor. If couchsurfing had the community that it has now, with the design and layout that tripping.com has, I would be a happy camper. In spite of that, I can't say enough good about couchsurfing. I just like to complain. Locations TraveledTRAVELED: Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Egypt, England, France, Iceland, Ireland (Republic of), Italy, Luxembourg, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Vatican, Vietnam
LIVED: France, United States
WANTS TO GO: Iran
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 From Pek Fu Zhuzhou, China
Feb 6  Positive Kevin is friendly. He has a very busy schedule. I hope we are able to have a face to face chat and exchange our life stories next time when we meet. I will be glad that we can have the chance to meet each other and then become mutual friend. It is a pity that we missed the opportunity to spend some time together. Kevin should be a trusted person whom everybody can build friendship with. I wish I had known him much earlier.
 From Vincent Cournoyer Utila, Honduras
Jan 13 Positive Kev hosted me for a couple nights, he was really helpful in every way always making sure you get the most out of your time in houston even if he lives a bit far from town! We went to a breakfast klub meeting with other couchsurfers and his girlfriend and ended up being super fun!
Take care Kev thanks for everything again!
 From George Throop Vancouver, United States
Jan 6 Positive Kevin & Family opened up their home to host me for multiple nights as I was passing through the Houston area, walking across America. Kevin is the kindest, give-you-the-shirt-off-his-back kind of guy-- qualities which his family reflects well also. His mother is loads of fun, and his siblings are very sweet and kind-hearted. Kevin is very experienced on many sides of the CS spectrum, and you may share fascinating conversations with him for hours on end...
Thanks so much for everything, Kevin! I truly look fwd to staying in touch across the miles!!
 From Jenelle Thomson Houston, United States
Dec 14, 2011  Positive He was a great travel companion! We road-tripped from Houston to LA with his friend and another surfer, and much fun was had by all! We had some great conversations.
 From Ludo Olivier Quebec, Canada
Dec 4, 2011  Positive Kevin invited us in a party in nantes. it was awesome and we had plenty of fun.. thx for all hope we can meet somewhere in the world.
 From CINDYTROFORTE Montreal, Canada
Nov 8, 2011 Positive Thank you very much for everything .. the great room, the pool game, the discovery of your very cool music and most of all thank you for having drive us to the airport knowing that we stayed only for few hours !
You are a very nice person and it was great to meet you !
Hope we could see each other in France maybe :)
Leslie, Laura and Noémie.
From Peter Dawson Ullapool, Scotland
Sep 23, 2011 Positive I had the pleasure of couchsurfing with Kevbo, his adorable mum (*Gleek warning*) and his Taquito addict sister. Although I was only able to stay with them for a night they were fabulous hosts. Their place is really well set-up for surfing, complete with pool table, private bedroom and nearby Whataburger. Kevin is a really interesting, open host who is easy to get along with and you'll leave feeling like you've made a close friend. I would highly reccomend surfing Kevbo's couch and would allow for more than one day in your schedule!
 From Chris Stover Plymouth, United States
Sep 6, 2011  Positive YOU CANNOT FIND A BETTER HOST!!!
Kevin is the best host ever! and an even better person! supper chill, fun, and smart. we had lots of great conversations and experiances in houston cause of this guy! we will meet up again maybe in winter so we can actually survive out side lol!
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