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Guides

The 5 Most Travel-Friendly Places on Earth

May 13, 2026
Mike Joy

Some places just get it. Infrastructure that works, locals who don't hate tourists yet, prices that…

Advice

Top 5 Easiest Countries for Backpacker Beginners

April 30, 2026
Mike Joy

These five countries make backpacking feel manageable. They have good infrastructure, established traveler trails, English is…

Stories

The Truth About Solo Travel: It Gets Lonely

April 28, 2026
Mike Joy

Solo travel isn’t about avoiding loneliness. It’s about learning how to sit with it. In the…

Advice

10 Tips for Your First Backpacking Trip

April 23, 2026
Mike Joy

First backpacking trip nerves are completely normal. Everyone who's done this felt the same mix of…

Stories

Why People Couchsurf (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)

April 21, 2026
Mike Joy

We're more connected than ever. So why does it feel like the opposite? Loneliness is at…

Guides

Top 5 Festivals to Plan Your Trip Around

April 16, 2026
Mike Joy

Showing up anywhere during its biggest festival isn’t just good timing, it’s a completely different country.…

Stories

I Ran Out of Water on a Hike in New Zealand. Then Something Unexpected Happened.

April 14, 2026
Mike Joy

A chance encounter on a mountain reminded me exactly why Couchsurfing changes how you travel... and…

Stories

Destined For Travel: Georgian Mountains. There and back again.

February 19, 2025
Mike Joy

The day you stop moving is the day the world stops turning. Our DNA contains the…

Stories

My Couchsurfing Story

March 14, 2024
Couchsurfing Community

By: Holly I can’t remember exactly the first time I heard the word Couchsurfing. I think…

Stories

My Unforgettable Couchsurfing Experience with Sasa Travels

February 1, 2024
Ankita

I had the absolute pleasure of hosting Sasa Travels from China through Couchsurfing, and it turned…