by: Katrina Hatchett When you first start Couchsurfing, you may not know how to be a great guest. After a…
How to Couchsurf in Oslo
Back to Social set out to challenge the notion that Norwegians are cold and unfriendly by choosing a host at…
Couchsurfing 15th Anniversary Events
Are you looking for a place to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Couchsurfing? Here are a few events, from Indonesia…
48 Hours in Oslo with Back To Social
Is your country considered friendly? Warm? Outgoing? Or do you have a reputation for being cold, closed and hard to…
Carnaval Veracruz Couch Crash
Veracruz has the largest and most famous Carnaval in Mexico and has some unique traditions, including Juan Carnaval, where an…
Insider’s guide to Williamsburg, New York
Get to know Williamsburg beyond the hipster cliches. Williamsburg resident, Mike Joy, loves the open spaces and unparalleled views of…
Meet a host: Blanca Calafell
More than 400,000 hosts open their homes to the world and share their lives with travelers every year. Hosts are…
Announcing the Couchsurfing hall of heroes contest!
Submit a photo of a memorable Couchsurfing experience and be featured on the walls of Couchsurfing HQ! Couchsurfing HQ is…
Meet a host: Gidon Jones
More than 400,000 hosts open their homes to the world and share their lives with travelers every year. Hosts are…
Ringing in the New Year Around the World: How Different Cultures Will Celebrate 2019
Fireworks and champagne toasts are so 2018. Take your celebrations up a notch with one of our favorite unconventional ways…