We are a family of 5 that loves to meet new and interesting people. And we love going interesting places and learning about the world.

We are a family of writers, designers, artists, engineers, homemakers, naturalists, homeschoolers, adventurers, readers, programmers, idealists, problem solvers, outdoor enthusiasts and followers in the way of Christ.

If you want to know more about us, you can read about our family on Renee's personal blog:
http://renee.tougas.net

And you read our adventure journals at:
https://outsideways.com/members/toesalad/
https://outsideways.com/members/reneetougas/

PHILOSOPHY

Our family is location independent (we work from home, wherever we are). We live, work, and play - together. We are life learners. We believe in hiking your own hike.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

We are interested in hosting people in their travels to Montreal and are looking for places to stay, and people to meet in our own travels.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

We have hosted a couple people in our home, when we lived in Maine. And have stayed in someone's home when we were touring the Gaspe peninsula. We have had a lot more "informal" couch surfing experience, than the type arranged through this site. Meeting people on the bus, in the mountains, on our blogs, etc.... inviting them to visit us and having them host us.

I've written about couchsurfing with a family on my blog here: http://renee.tougas.net/blog/couchsurfing-with-a-family/

Interests

- Backpacking
- Backcountry skiing
- Hiking, camping, outdoors
- Minimalist footwear
- Home schooling/freedom education
- Simple living
- Local food
- Fitness
- Spending time together as a family
- Meeting new people
- Community and communal living

• arts
• culture
• education
• dining
• cooking
• vegan
• fitness
• technology
• socializing
• blogging
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• skiing
• teaching
• mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

We love to be together as a family (our kids are teenagers and one pre-teen) and we consider that pretty amazing in our culture.

In the spring and summer of 2014 our family thru-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail in the United States. Hiking, backpacking, climbing many mountains, staying in homes and hostels, and of course tenting, for six months.

http://renee.tougas.net/blog/page/a-family-hiking-the-appalachian-trail/

Teach, Learn, Share

What we can share:
- Art
- Soap making
- Home schooling
- Technology
- Lightweight backpacking
- Parenting
- Minimalist footwear and healthy movement
- Spirituality

What I Can Share with Hosts

- info. about the area
- meals
- friendship

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, France, United States