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Spending the Holidays Solo with Locals (2026)
Traveling alone for Christmas or New Year’s does not have to mean eating alone. In December…
6 Fall and Winter Festivals Worth Traveling For (October 2026 to March 2027)
Summer gets all the festival love, the Instagram posts, and apparently all the good weather too.…
Best apps for your first solo trip
The best apps for a first solo trip cover three jobs: getting around, staying safe, and…
10 Tips to Be a Great Host
You’re opening your home to travelers. That’s actually really cool. You’re about to show someone your…
The Solo Backpacker’s App Stack: What to Download Before You Go
A good solo backpacker app stack does five jobs: plan the route, work offline, bridge the…
Travel Communities to Join Before and During Your Trip
Couchsurfing Communities are where Members swap route tips, find travel buddies, and meet locals who know…
Do You Need to Be Verified on Couchsurfing? (Short Answer: No)
Couchsurfing Verification is optional. You can join, host Travelers, stay with Hosts, go to Events, and…
Create a Trip Before You Go: You Never Know Who’s Around the Corner
Picture this. You land in a new city, and someone who lives there already knows you’re…