Some places just get it. Infrastructure that works, locals who don't hate tourists yet, prices that…
Author: Mike Joy
Mike is an avid traveler, prolific advice giver, and Community Manager and Couchsurfing.
Why We Did This
A lot of you are probably wondering why we rebuilt Couchsurfing in the first place. And…
Top 5 Easiest Countries for Backpacker Beginners
These five countries make backpacking feel manageable. They have good infrastructure, established traveler trails, English is…
10 Tips for Your First Backpacking Trip
First backpacking trip nerves are completely normal. Everyone who's done this felt the same mix of…
Top 5 Festivals to Plan Your Trip Around
Showing up anywhere during its biggest festival isn’t just good timing, it’s a completely different country.…