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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…

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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…

Guides

Love the Camino Santiago? Check out these routes!

July 27, 2023
Couchsurfing Community

The Camino de Santiago is possibly the most famous rote in the world. An 800 km…

Advice Guides

Check out these alternatives to your favorite European cities!

July 20, 2023
Couchsurfing Community

With summer fully underway, we suggest you check out these amazing alternatives to the tried-and-true European…

Stories

A Couchsurfing Birth Story

May 17, 2023
Aliyah Santos

In 2019, I was stranded in Morocco due to an unexpected pregnancy.  My children and I…