My Goodness, why we Nepalis r so cheap!!! (Including myself).
One person (lets not only confine to Nepali) is just asking for a simple help and u all are making fun of him assuming that u would never need help of any stranger.
I am really frozen with shock after reading the replies. Is it American mentality or just people are so frustrated or busy that they have no time for good thing. Oh God!!!
I heard there r more than 10 thousands Nepalis in Boston and not even a single could reply positively (lets forget abt being a part of help).
For those who say ONLINE relations wont work, I dont agree with you. I have many good experiences. Last summer, when I went England and my sajha friend offered 3 days accomodation in London and a great company. It was really great and now we are very good pals. Then again another DAI came from Denmark to visit me (known through sajha).
And as a frequent traveller, I strongly suggest you to meet some locals and if possible stay with them. That is the best way to explore city. By doing so, of course u save little money plus have great time. But u dont have to do things for free. Get some gifts and buy some household things for kitchen (such as, sausage, chicken, wine or whatever u share) and send send some thanking cards after reaching backhome.
Its even more interesting to be a guest of foreigners and also to host them. During my travels, I have hardly stayed in hotel/motel. The most memorable, when I was handed over a key of 46 sq meter independent apartment for three days in heart of Toronto. And italy, I found myself with some wonderful Italian friends in hillside where I was treated like a ROYAL guest though the house was made in 16th century. yes FOR FREEE....And in return, I have hosted more than 10 different people in my tiny student room.
Hi Sendai, if u really want a free accomodation and nice company go to these sites.
www.couchsurfing.net
www.hospitalityclub.org
Happy Journey