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Upcoming Couch Crashes

Posted on April 14, 2017May 25, 2017 by Couchsurfing

Couch Crashes, sometimes known as Couchsurfing Camps, are multi-day events organized by dedicated locals. The organizers plan a weekend of fun that shows up the best their hometown has to Read More …

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Featured Ambassador: Hamza – From Morocco to Canada

Posted on May 29, 2017June 1, 2017 by Couchsurfing

Name: Hamza Benhmani Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada From: Ait Melloul, Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco   “I would describe myself as a fellow who thinks it’s not so easy to describe oneself” -Hamza Read More …

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A Couchsurfer’s Guide to Detroit

Posted on May 24, 2017June 2, 2017 by Couchsurfing

Detroit, Michigan is well known for being the automotive capital of the world and for being the birthplace of Motown sound and techno, making it extremely influential in the international Read More …

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Featured Ambassador: Nadia from Saarbrücken, Germany

Posted on May 22, 2017May 17, 2017 by Couchsurfing

    Name: Nadia Curcio Location: Saarbrücken, Germany Countries visited: 31   ________________________ It is estimated that approximately 80,000 hopeful backpackers enter Australia on a Working Holiday visa each year. Read More …

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Featured Ambassador: Steven from Okawa Village, Japan

Posted on May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 by Couchsurfing

Name: Steven Location: Okawa Village, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. Originally from: Miami, Florida Words of Inspiration: “In the future, I hope to make a change in the planet we live. [To Read More …

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Product Update: Couch Request changes

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Couchsurfing

The Couchsurfing community is based on personal relationships, and we want to make it easier for you to show your host why you chose to send them a Couch Request. Read More …

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Featured Ambassador: THEINFAMOUSJ

Posted on April 24, 2017April 20, 2017 by Couchsurfing

  Name: Jen (aka TheInfamousJ) Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Member Since: 2009 Surfers Hosted: approximately 80 One amazing thing she’s done: Ridden a Zebra    

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Postcard Contest: Show us why you love Couchsurfing for the chance to win $100!

Posted on March 21, 2017April 3, 2017 by Couchsurfing

Draw or design a compelling image that represents a favorite moment you’ve had while Couchsurfing, or that shows what Couchsurfing means to you! We’re looking for new designs for the Read More …

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16 Places to Couchsurf in 2017

Posted on March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 by Couchsurfing

Where are you going this year? We’ve scoured Couchsurfing and put together this list of amazing places to visit in 2017. Hang out with locals, learn about other cultures, and Read More …

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How to Travel with Couchsurfing

Posted on March 10, 2017March 14, 2017 by Couchsurfing

We’re on a mission to connect the world, one couch at a time. By building connections, we learn to respond to diversity with curiosity, appreciation, and respect – all while Read More …

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