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# Couchsurfing: Global Community Travel & Connection Platform

Couchsurfing is a global travel community with more than 25 million Members connecting with locals, hosting Travelers, and finding authentic experiences across 200,000+ cities worldwide.

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## Posts

- [Community Post: How to be a Good Couchsurfing Guest and Host](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/community-post-how-to-be-a-good-couchsurfing-guest-and-host/) - Last updated: August 7, 2026 Below is a blog post written by Francis Tapon. Francis is producing a book and documentary called The Unseen Africa, based on his 2013-2018 overland travels to all 54 African countries. Quick Summary Being a good Couchsurfing guest means giving back to your host through groceries, cooking, cleaning, or thoughtful
- [New and Improved: Verified Membership](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/new-and-improved-verified-membership/) - Last updated: August 7, 2026 Couchsurfing Verification confirms your identity with a government-issued ID and unlocks a set of features designed to help you get hosted faster, stand out on the platform, and connect with more confidence. Key Benefits at a Glance Hosts Trust You Faster – Your Verification Badge shows hosts your identity
- [How to Travel with Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-to-travel-with-couchsurfing/) - Last updated: August 7, 2026 Couchsurfing is a global hospitality exchange platform that connects travelers with local hosts who offer free accommodation, creating opportunities for cultural exchange and authentic travel experiences. 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,
- [5 More Multi-Day Treks That'll Change Your Life](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/5-more-multi-day-treks-thatll-change-your-life/) - There's hiking, and then there's trekking. In our first post, we covered five unforgettable multi-day treks. But there are too many incredible routes to stop there. Here are five more journeys that trade comfort for challenge, pushing you through extraordinary landscapes and rewarding you with experiences that stay with you long after the trail ends.
- [What's New on Couchsurfing: August 2026](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/whats-new-on-couchsurfing-august-2026/) - Group Hangouts are back! And we've shipped a whole lot more... Meet up with more than one person at a time, take control of your profile photos, and get ready for a new walkthrough that will make exploring Couchsurfing even easier. One thing we heard from the community again and again was that meeting one
- [Destined For Travel: Georgian Mountains. There and back again.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/destined-for-travel-georgian-mountains-there-and-back-again/) - The day you stop moving is the day the world stops turning. Our DNA contains the ancestral nomadic way of life that is locked beneath the modern cultural tendencies that keep us from moving through nature in balance and harmony. Modern humans roamed this planet that we call Earth for more than two hundred thousand
- [How to Plan Your First Couchsurfing Trip](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-to-plan-your-first-couchsurfing-trip/) - Name: Zareen Role: Community Team Surfing in… Greece For those of you who aren’t familiar with Couchsurfing’s Staff in the Wild program, here’s a quick rundown - every month, we send one employee to a mystery destination to get out of the office, stay in touch with the Couchsurfing community, and have some fun! When I learned
- [Product Update: Host Preferences and Search Enhancements](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-host-preference-and-search-enhancements/) - As a host, you may be used to receiving more requests than you can accept. Due to your detailed profile and glowing references, you may receive multiple requests for the same night. Or, maybe you are not receiving as many requests as you’d like because surfers are waiting for responses from unavailable hosts. As a
- [Couchsurfing Through The Years: My Experience](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/cs-through-the-years/) - I have used Couchsurfing since 2013, and have slept on over 100 couches in North, Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. I have also hosted several people at my own home in Biel, Switzerland. I am blown away by the amazing people I have met around the world. A Global Community Couchsurfing
- [My Journey with Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/my-journey-with-couchsurfing/) - By: Sam When I was first introduced to Couchsurfing in 2012, I did not expect it would have such a profound influence in my life. I was in New York City at the time, by all indications the perfect place for such an introduction. I had recently met up with a cheerful and well-traveled guy
- [Product Update: Make a new friend with Couchsurfing Hangouts!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-make-a-new-friend-with-couchsurfing-hangouts/) - It’s 5 o’clock on a Friday. You’re ready for an adventure, but you’ve made no plans. Or maybe you’re traveling and have a few hours to kill. Wouldn’t it be awesome if there was someone who wanted to explore the city with you? Say goodbye to boredom, and hello to Couchsurfing Hangouts! Easily connect with
- [Ask Couchsurfing: Tips for Budget Travelers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ask-couchsurfing-tips-for-budget-travelers/) - Ask Couchsurfing: Where we answer your questions about CS and traveling. Check out our Instagram and TikTok weekly to watch Mike from Couchsurfing HQ answer the question, or read the responses here! I'm a budget traveler. Any tips for me? Mike from CouchsurfingAs I am currently traveling in India for the Chandigarh Couch Crash with
- [Ask Couchsurfing: Solo Traveling](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ask-couchsurfing-solo-traveling/) - Ask Couchsurfing: Where we answer your questions about CS and traveling. Check out our Instagram and TikTok weekly to watch Mike from Couchsurfing HQ answer the question, or read the responses here! I'm going on my first solo trip soon. Any tips for solo travelers? Carly from Memphis: Solo travel can be amazing! I would
- [A New Chapter. Same Magic.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-new-chapter-same-magic/) - The Couchsurfing community deserves a platform that matches what it's always been: extraordinary. We've been building exactly that and we're proud to finally show you what we've made: a brand new platform, built from the ground up. A lot went into this. Late nights, big decisions, and one question that never left the room: does
- [I Ran Out of Water on a Hike in New Zealand. Then Something Unexpected Happened.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/i-ran-out-of-water-on-a-hike-in-new-zealand-then-something-unexpected-happened/) - A chance encounter on a mountain reminded me exactly why Couchsurfing changes how you travel... and how you connect.
- [Top 5 Festivals to Plan Your Trip Around](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/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. The food is better, the streets are alive, and suddenly every door that's usually closed swings wide open. This is how you stop being a visitor and start actually being there. Look, you could show up to a city
- [Why People Couchsurf (And Why It Matters More Than Ever)](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/why-people-couchsurf-and-why-it-matters-more-than-ever/) - We're more connected than ever. So why does it feel like the opposite? Loneliness is at an all-time high. The WHO called it a public health crisis. And yet most of us have never been more reachable, more followed, more online. This piece gets into why that is and why Couchsurfing exists as an answer to exactly that. Not as a platform. As a philosophy. The idea that the person on the other side of the door is worth knowing.
- [10 Tips for Your First Backpacking Trip](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-tips-for-your-first-backpacking-trip/) - First backpacking trip nerves are completely normal. Everyone who's done this felt the same mix of excitement and terror. These ten tips come from people who've been there, made the mistakes, and lived to travel another day.
- [The Truth About Solo Travel: It Gets Lonely](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-truth-about-solo-travel-it-gets-lonely/) - Solo travel isn’t about avoiding loneliness. It’s about learning how to sit with it. In the quiet moments between hikes, conversations, and long drives, you start to understand what truly fulfills you. And in that space, you often find a deeper connection. Connection to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.
- [Top 5 Easiest Countries for Backpacker Beginners](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/top-5-easiest-countries-for-backpacker-beginners/) - These five countries make backpacking feel manageable. They have good infrastructure, established traveler trails, English is widely spoken, and have enough other backpackers around that you won't feel totally lost. They're popular for good reasons.
- [Why We Did This](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/why-we-did-this/) - A lot of you are probably wondering why we rebuilt Couchsurfing in the first place. And honestly, we take that as a compliment. It means a lot of the problems with the old app and website weren’t obvious to you, even though behind the scenes they were becoming impossible for us to manage, let alone
- [The 5 Most Travel-Friendly Places on Earth](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-5-most-travel-friendly-places-on-earth/) - Some places just get it. Infrastructure that works, locals who don't hate tourists yet, prices that let you stay a while, and that intangible vibe that makes traveling feel easy instead of exhausting.
- [10 Tourist Sites That Actually Live Up to the Hype](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-tourist-sites-that-actually-live-up-to-the-hype/) - These ten sites deliver on the hype. They're worth the crowds, worth the photos everyone's already seen, worth organizing your trip around. Plus, they're all in places with strong Couchsurfing communities and reasonable budgets, which means you can actually afford to go and connect with locals who'll show you the non-touristy sides of these touristy places.
- [5 Multi-Day Treks That'll Change Your Life](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/5-multi-day-treks-thatll-change-your-life/) - There's hiking, and then there's trekking. Hiking is a day out with some views. Trekking is committing days or weeks to walking through landscapes that rewire how you see the world. Multi-day treks push you. Your feet hurt. Your pack feels heavier each day. You smell terrible. You're tired, sore, and completely removed from normal
- [A Month In. Here’s What We’ve Been Up To.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-month-in-heres-what-weve-been-up-to/) - You showed up. A lot of you. More than we expected, honestly. And with that came feedback. Some of it glowing. Some of it not. All of it is useful. We’ve spent the last month listening and building. This is what that looks like. The Growing Pains We knew this update would come with some
- [Chicago Couch Crash](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/chicago-couch-crash/) - 2026 ChicagoCrash Events 2026 ChicagoCrash Calendar [Link Here] Screenshot Updated 2026-07-13 Opener/Closer Potluck Events Potluck description: Join us for a themed potluck, Couchcrash edition! Rather than everyone just bringing store-bought snacks and drinks, we want those of you with kitchen access to get creative! For our international visitors, please prepare either your fav dish from
- [My Couchsurfing Story](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/my-couchsurfing-story-2/) - By: Holly I can't remember exactly the first time I heard the word Couchsurfing. I think it was the first time I travelled by myself in Europe, on the way to meet my best friend who was studying in Austria. I think it was at an airport bus stop. I was wishing I'd studied German
- [My Unforgettable Couchsurfing Experience with Sasa Travels](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/my-unforgettable-couchsurfing-experience-with-sasa-travels/) - I had the absolute pleasure of hosting Sasa Travels from China through Couchsurfing, and it turned into a delightful experience filled with shared passions and memorable moments. Sasa and I quickly discovered our mutual love for food, and it became the perfect foundation for our Couchsurfing connection. As we explored the flavours of my Nepali
- [The Couchsurfing Ambassador Program](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-ambassadors/) - Ambassadors are the most active Couchsurfers in their local communities. They are living, breathing examples of our values and their generosity is instrumental in keeping the spirit of Couchsurfing alive. Read more about them here!
- [My Couchsurfing Adventure in Rural India](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/my-couchsurfing-adventure-in-rural-india/) - Once upon a time, I dreamed of being a teacher. But life led me down different paths—I started in the world of computers, then became an organic farmer. Still, the dream of teaching lingered in my heart. As I traveled, I used Couchsurfing for short stays since 2014. It was during these travels that I
- [Check out these alternatives to your favorite European cities!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/check-out-these-alternatives-to-your-favorite-european-cities/) - With summer fully underway, we suggest you check out these amazing alternatives to the tried-and-true European gems! Not only are these cities just as stunning as their more famous brothers, but they often have plenty of Couchsurfing hosts who love to welcome travelers and see far fewer requests! If you love Paris, try Lyon: Lyon
- [Love the Camino Santiago? Check out these routes!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/love-the-camino-santiago-check-out-these-routes/) - The Camino de Santiago is possibly the most famous rote in the world. An 800 km (500 miles) long pilgrimage route that starts in the Pyrenees of France and ends at Santiago Compostela, it crosses through nearly all of Northern Spain and offers dramatic landscapes and stunning views. While there is no other route quite
- [How to plan a Couch Crash](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-to-plan-a-couch-crash/) - Ever wondered what a Couch Crash was? Or considered planning your own? Here is all of the information you could need to get your first (or 10th!) Couch Crash off the ground!
- [A Couchsurfing Birth Story](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfing-birth-story/) - In 2019, I was stranded in Morocco due to an unexpected pregnancy. My children and I were living in Mirleft, Morocco and we had been hosting couchsurfers throughout our travels as we lived in Agadir and Taghazout. We met some really interesting people who we are still in touch with today! Fast forward to December
- [Couch Crash Bukhara 2022](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couch-crash-bukhara-2022/) - By: Aygul I used hitchhiking to come from my city Kazan to Kazakhstan and from there I took a bus to Tashkent. Luckily I met an organizer, Jamik, there who also was in the capital and together we went to Bukhara. Jamik and I got along very quickly because he is very friendly, talkative and
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to Marseille](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-marseille/) - Best breakfast in town! Have you really been to France without stepping into a French bakery? Make sure it’s the first thing ticked off your list at Le Panificateur in La Joliette. The mouthwatering smell of butter alone will entice you to try all the wonderful pastries they have to offer, all made with organic
- [Facebook Login Currently Unavailable](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/facebook-login-currently-unavailable/) - There is currently an issue accessing Couchsurfing through Facebook. This impacts both new and current members. While we work on fixing the issue, this is how to access Couchsurfing without Facebook: If you are a new member and creating an account: Please use your email address and create a custom password on the login page:
- [The Unexpected Benefits that Couchsurfing Brings](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-unexpected-benefits-that-couchsurfing-brings/) - Written by Jeffrey, a Couchsurfer from London. Couchsurfing can deliver wonderful surprises. I live in an outer London suburb. I love hosting and I host at least one person most weeks. However, I had a week in October when nobody was booked to stay with me. I thought I was in for a dull week with no
- [Nico's Walk Towards the End of the World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/nicos-walk-towards-the-end-of-the-world/) - Written by Nico, a Couchsurfer from Italy On the outskirts of Quito, capital of Ecuador, rainbow-colored block letters state that we are on the "Mitad del Mundo," or the equator line. On the opposite side of Latin America, south, a humble but equally striking sign is the traditional departure or arrival point for cyclists traveling
- [Super Couchsurfer Alejandro pays help and kindness forward as a CS host](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/super-couchsurfer-alejandro-pays-help-and-kindness-forward-as-a-cs-host/) - Welcome to the Super Couchsurfer Spotlight: where we feature some of the most active members in the Couchsurfing community. Every month we highlight two Couchsurfers who play a huge part in hosting, surfing, and/or event organization. This month, we’re introducing you to Alejandro (@alelunanomada), a Couchsurfer and Ambassador from Patagonia, Argentina. When Alejandro first came
- [For Super Couchsurfer Martin, Hosting on CS is Like Traveling Without Leaving Home](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/for-martin-hosting-on-cs-is-like-traveling-without-leaving-home/) - Welcome to the Super Couchsurfer Spotlight: where we feature some of the most active members in the Couchsurfing community. Every month we highlight two Couchsurfers who play a huge part in hosting, surfing, and/or event organization. This month, we’re introducing you to Martin (@couchsurfing_vienna), a Couchsurfer and Ambassador from Vienna, Austria. Martin has been part
- [Super Couchsurfer Espe has been traveling solo for years, but thanks to CS, has never felt lonely](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/super-couchsurfer-espe-has-been-traveling-solo-for-years-but-thanks-to-cs-has-never-felt-lonely/) - Welcome to the Super Couchsurfer Spotlight: where we highlight and get to know some of the most active members of the Couchsurfing community. Each month, we feature two community members that play a huge part in hosting, surfing, or event organization. This month, we’re introducing you to Espe (@espefernandez7), a Couchsurfer from Ibiza, Spain. Espe
- [Nikita, Super Couchsurfer from Belarus, shares his best tips for traveling through Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/nikita-super-couchsurfer-from-belarus-shares-his-best-tips-for-traveling-through-couchsurfing/) - Welcome to the Super Couchsurfer Spotlight: a space for us to highlight and get to know some of the most active members of the Couchsurfing community. Each month, we feature two members that play a huge part in hosting, surfing, or event organization. This month, we’re introducing you to Nikita (@thereal_big_nik), a Couchsurfer from Minsk,
- [Ask Couchsurfing: How Have You Changed?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ask-couchsurfing-how-have-you-changed/) - Ask Couchsurfing: Where we answer your questions about CS and traveling. Check out our Instagram and TikTok weekly to watch Mike from Couchsurfing HQ answer the question, or read the responses here! How have you changed since joining Couchsurfing? Magdalena from GdanskDeciding to pack up and leave is so much easier now.Having had such a
- [By quitting his corporate job to travel the world, Super Couchsurfer Franz discovered CS](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/by-quitting-his-corporate-job-to-travel-the-world-super-couchsurfer-franz-discovered-cs/) - Welcome to the CS Superuser Spotlight, where we highlight the most active ambassadors and members in the Couchsurfing community. Every month, we’re featuring two of the most active hosts, surfers, or event organizers. This month, we’re introducing you to Franz (@franzexplorer), a CS Ambassador from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Tired of working long hours in
- [Ask Couchsurfing: What Can't You Travel Without?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ask-couchsurfing-what-cant-you-travel-without/) - Ask Couchsurfing: Where we answer your questions about CS and traveling. Check out our Instagram and TikTok weekly to watch Mike from Couchsurfing HQ answer the question, or read the responses here! What is something you can't travel without? Annarita from Saint-BrieucI always travel with my phone, a power bank and 2 sarongs; but one
- [Super Couchsurfer Dan shares his life, experiences, and home as a host in Las Vegas, NV](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/super-couchsurfer-dan-shares-his-life-experiences-and-home-as-a-host-in-las-vegas-nv/) - Welcome to the CS Superuser Spotlight, where we highlight the most active ambassadors and members in the Couchsurfing community. Every month, we’re featuring two of the most active hosts, surfers, or event organizers. This month, we're introducing you to Dan, a CS Member from Las Vegas, NV, USA. Though he originally joined Couchsurfing to help
- [Ask Couchsurfing: The Most Beautiful Thing About CS](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ask-couchsurfing-the-most-beautiful-thing-about-couchsurfing/) - Ask Couchsurfing: Where we answer your questions about CS and traveling. Check out our Instagram and TikTok weekly to watch Mike from Couchsurfing HQ answer the question, or read the responses here! What is the most beautiful thing about Couchsurfing? Doro from TübingenThe most beautiful thing for me is that it doesn't matter if Couchsurfing
- [Ask Couchsurfing: Reviving Local Communities](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ask-couchsurfing-reviving-local-communities/) - Ask Couchsurfing: Where we answer your questions about CS and traveling. Check out our Instagram and TikTok weekly to watch Mike from Couchsurfing HQ answer the question, or read the responses here! How can I revive the CS community in an area where Couchsurfing doesn't seem very active? Marco from Buenos Aires: Having been a
- [Ask Couchsurfing: New Members](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ask-couchsurfing-new-members/) - Ask Couchsurfing: Where we answer your questions about CS and traveling. Check out our Instagram and TikTok weekly to watch Mike from Couchsurfing HQ answer the question, or read the responses here! How can I gain trust and get a profile with many references? Any tips for new members? Jason from Connecticut: The best way
- [With 1,300 Events and Counting, Meet Super Couchsurfer Jose Luis](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/with-1300-events-and-counting-meet-super-couchsurfer-jose-luis/) - Welcome to Super Couchsurfer Spotlight, where we highlight the most active ambassadors and members in the Couchsurfing community. Each month, we’re featuring two of the most active hosts, surfers, or event planners. This month, we're introducing Jose Luis, a CS Ambassador from Madrid, Spain. Since he joined the community four years ago, he’s not only
- [Super Couchsurfer Mohak is Broadening People's Horizons through CS Events](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/super-couchsurfer-mohak-is-broadening-peoples-horizons-through-cs-events/) - Welcome to Super Couchsurfer Spotlight, where we highlight the most active ambassadors and members in the Couchsurfing community. Each month, we’re featuring two of the most active hosts, surfers, or event planners. This month, we’re introducing Mohak, a CS Member from New Dehli, India. Mohak joined Couchsurfing back in 2009 after reading an article about
- [3 Couchsurfing experiences I will never forget](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/3-couchsurfing-experiences-i-will-never-forge/) - Why did I start my nomadic life with Couchsurfing? I signed up for Couchsurfing 10 years ago (2012) and Couchsurfing has provided me with one of the most valuable communities as well as friends for life. There are hundreds of stories I can tell from my Couchsurfing experiences. Couchsurfing is an online platform that enables
- [A Couchsurfer’s Guide to Amsterdam](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-amsterdam/) - Discover the best of Amsterdam from a local's perspective!
- [CS Ambassador Viktor receives Peace Prize from Chemnitz, Germany](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/cs-ambassador-viktor-receives-peace-prize-from-chemnitz-germany/) - This past week our Couchsurfing Ambassador in Chemnitz, Germany received his city's peace prize for his life work, of which Couchsurfing is a major part. According to the official press release, "The Chemnitz Peace Prize is a civil society prize from citizens for citizens. The prize is awarded to people, organisations, projects and initiatives from
- [How to find a host in a big city](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-to-find-a-host-in-a-big-city/) - By: Ana Mañas This is a community submitted post. It has been written by a member of the Couchsurfing Community and submitted to the blog directly. All opinions, experiences and advice are that of the author and the author alone. Its presence on the blog should not be construed as an endorsement or official position
- [Couchsurfing needs your help](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-needs-your-help/) - For over 14 years, the Couchsurfing community has been available to anyone who wants to meet new people, see new places and gain a greater perspective on their world. Our community - your community - unites people in real life to celebrate their shared human experience. Couchsurfing members spend time getting to know one another
- [An Unexpected Couchsurfing Story](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/an-unexpected-couchsurfing-story/) - I was finishing a couchsurfing trip to visit every state in the USA in one year. I had couchsurfed the entire way and made amazing friends and memories everywhere I went. I had just made it to Washington DC and was headed to Virginia, which was state #40 of 50. Just 10 more to go...
- [From Couchsurfing to Family](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/de-couchsurfing-a-familia/) - This post was originally written in Spanish. It has been translated to English. The original Spanish text is included after the English text. It all started one summer night in Asuncion, at a time when I couldn't travel and I really wanted to, so I found out about couchsurfing and said: if I can't travel,
- [De paso entre Chile – Argentina y viceversa](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/de-paso-entre-chile-argentina-y-viceversa/) - No me imaginé que desde Guayaquil – Ecuador, mi lugar para poder completar mi vida sería la provincia de Mendoza en Argentina, llegué cuando estaba por cumplir 30 años, y durante esos años en mi país, desconocía la existencia de este maravilloso lugar. Mendoza es una ciudad de la región de Cuyo en Argentina y
- [10 Questions with Luca!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-luca/) - Meet Luca from Naples, Italy! He's been on Couchsurfing for 9 years and a Couchsurfing Ambassador for over 5 years! How did you learn about Couchsurfing? I talked about with 2 colleagues at work, when I told them what to do if I wanted to travel alone during work vacations, they suggested me to try
- [International Couchsurfing Day 2022](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/international-couchsurfing-day-2022/) - June 12, 2022 is the 18th Anniversary of Couchsurfing, a day affectionately known as International Couchsurfing Day. Couchsurfer's all over the world are organizing events to celebrate Couchsurfing and their local communities. Find one near you by searching local events or plan a trip to one! Here are some going on across the globe: Barcelona,
- [Making Friends Through Couchsurfing Invasions](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/making-friends-through-couchsurfing-invasions/) - By: Ana Mañas What is a Couchsurfing Invasion? CouchCrashes and Invasions are multi-day events which aim to keep the Couchsurfing community alive. People from all around the world are invited to travel and meet at a specific location which might be a city, a town or a campsite. Everyone is hoping to make new friends,
- [Three Golden Rules of Surfing on Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/three-golden-rules-of-surfing-on-couchsurfing/) - By: Ana Mañas This is a community submitted post. It has been written by a member of the Couchsurfing Community and submitted to the blog directly. All opinions, experiences and advice are that of the author and the author alone. Its presence on the blog should not be construed as an endorsement or official position
- [A Walk Around The World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-walk-around-the-world/) - How many shoes does it take to walk ten thousand kilometres? Around me and Ezio, the stroller where I carry everything I need, the Atacama desert spreads out silently, unaware of the question. But how did I get here, to the heart of the world's driest desert? My name is Nico, and a year and
- [How to start a weekly (or monthly) Couchsurfing Meeting!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-to-start-a-weekly-or-monthly-couchsurfing-meeting/) - Step 1: Find a restaurant, bar or public space that:(a) Has no cover (is free to enter)(b) Charges no 'drink minimum' (people are not required to pay for a certain number of drinks)(c) Has the space for a group of Couchsurfers to hangout! Step 2: Create the event on Couchsurfing Step 3: Add the event
- [How We Accidentally Met on Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-we-accidentally-met-on-couchsurfing/) - https://youtu.be/_IHP5b3k_Js
- [Site Maintenance](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/site-maintenance/) - Why am I seeing an error message or 'Site Maintenance' page? We are always making updates and upgrades to the Couchsurfing website and Mobile App to keep it running stably for all Couchsurfers. During certain upgrades it is possible that you may experience short periods in which the platform is unavailable or you may experience
- [Uncle Tahar's Hidden Travel Agency - short documentary about a couchsurfing legend](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/uncle-tahars-hidden-travel-agency-short-documentary-about-a-couchsurfing-legend/) - In 2013 I surfed Tahar's couch in the capital of Tunisia. I've used the platform often and this was just one of my most memorable hosts.. a few years later the opportunity arose to make a short documentary about his Couchsurfing endeavors. The hospitable senior Tahar opens his apartment in the north of Tunis for
- [Couchsurfing for Seniors](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-for-seniors/) - When we told our senior friends we were going Couchsurfing in Provence, many of them had never even heard of Couchsurfing. Most of the rest expressed strong reservations about crashing on someone’s uncomfortable couch. By the time we headed for the airport, we were confident we’d find more comfortable sleeping arrangements. Couchsurfing.org is one of the
- [Must-See Sites in Iran](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/must-see-sites-in-iran/) - Azadi Tower The tower, originally built in 1971 to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of Persian monarchy, became a symbol of freedom during and after the 1979 revolution which toppled the reigning Pahlavi dynasty. Its name changed from Shahyad Tower, or Kings Memorial, to Azadi or Freedom. - Reuters Esfahan Esfahan is Iran’s top tourist destination
- [Being Financially Smart When Traveling in 2022](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/being-financially-smart-when-traveling-in-2022/) - The world is finally starting to reopen and travelers are ready to get back out there. After 2 years of delaying travel, people are finally taking vacations and exploring the world again. While the pandemic has impacted travel from a health perspective, there are also financial aspects to consider before embarking on any adventures this
- [The Most Stunning Man-Made Sites in the World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-most-stunning-man-made-sites-in-the-world/) - We asked the Couchsurfing Community what the most beautiful man-made sites around the world are. Here are there answers: Alhambra, Granada, Spain Located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, this palace and fortress is one of the best examples of Islamic architecture in Spain. Situated on a hill above the city, it is quite a hike to
- [Must-See Sites in India](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/must-see-sites-in-india/) - We asked the Couchsurfing Community to tell us what the "do-not-miss" sites in India. These were the most common answers: Akshardham Temple, Delhi Amber Fort, Jaipur Beaches, Goa *although not technically a "site" as it is a state on the western coast of India, it was one of the most popular responses so it was
- [A Couchsurfing reunion at La Sagrada Familia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfing-reunion-at-la-sagrada-familia/) - We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere. I met Slava in June 2018 in London, he was a stranger who graced our home and it has led to this wonderful friendship. Ours is unconventional yet true one. We may have gone
- [Walking the Danube](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/walking-the-danube/) - By: Amy Aed A couple of years ago, I read a book about a man who had walked the length of the Nile, becoming the first person to do so. I then read about another man who had walked the length of the Yangtze, again setting a World First. I’d spent my whole life wanting
- [Europe, A Dream Come True](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/europe-a-dream-come-true/) - Since I can remember, I've always wanted to travel. Coming from a middle class family from Uruguay, a little country in South America, that wasn't something my parents could afford, so when I became 18 I started working to save money and started traveling to Brazil, Argentina and Chile... A few more trips came after
- [The calling to higher awareness.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-calling-to-higher-awareness/) - In 2010 when I joined Couchsurfing with thanks to a dear friend called Sean, I was still in college and only just beginning to dream about freestyle exploring – travelling the horizons. When I went to university in the proceeding days I decided to have a browse in the local area of the registered Couchsurfing
- [I Found Happiness Through Sharing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/i-found-happiness-through-sharing/) - **Original Spanish version below** Eva, my partner, and I started Couchsurfing by "chance", as so many good things that have happened in my life. While trying to exchange a house with a family from Belgium, they showed us Couchsurfing and thus we ended up spending more than 20 days with them at their house. By
- [Walking around the world](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/walking-around-the-world/) - "It's freezing here, especially at night.""Geez... But... Cold, how cold? What temperature?""It’s cold dude, at night it goes down to 15 degrees!""..." Ecuador is a strange land. It's a rich country with poor people having fun dancing sad music. The country sits astride the ecuatorian line but even here there is a right to be
- [Multicultural Experience and an Empty Room](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/multicultural-experience-and-an-empty-room/) - My journey with Couchsurfing started back in November of 2021. I had recently been told about the website and its nature. I thought (and still thinking) that it was a great way to get to know the world I am part of through a multicultural experience. And oh, boy! it has not disappointed me a
- [Like Halloween? You will love these festivals!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/like-halloween-you-may-love-these/) - Do you hang spiderwebs from your windows and carve pumpkins with spooky faces? Do you love to dress up head to toe and proudly walk into work? Do you hide in bushes and scare your friends when they come over? Then you may certifiably love Halloween. Halloween is celebrated around the world, but many other
- [The Top 10 Experiences in the USA!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-top-10-experiences-in-the-usa/) - With international travel to the USA reopening to 33 countries in November, there has never been a better time to start planning your next adventure. Book a flight to your dream city or check out our list of the top experiences every traveler needs to have in the United States! Ski in the Rockies Although
- [Riding and Eating](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/riding-and-eating/) - I had plans to join a group for a 6 month cycling tour and it was canceled! I had already quit my job and rented out my house, so I decided to try couchsurfing and just do the trip on my own... best time I ever had! I stayed with over 30 hosts, people and
- [From Kerala to Kashmir](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/from-kerala-to-kashmir/) - A few months back I decided to take a tour of India on my cycle. I started in Kerala and travelled all the way to Kashmir. Over the course of my journey I explored almost all the Indian villages and their cultures and along with that I got an opportunity to interact with a lot
- [Chasing Dark Skies in Pakistan with Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/chasing-dark-skies-in-pakistan-with-couchsurfing/) - Filmmaker Luke Korns headed to Karachi, Pakistan and ended up accompanying his Couchsurfing host Rayan to the north of Pakistan in search of Dark Skies, an area that has no light pollution. Check out Luke's incredible video of their adventure and learn a little bit about the importance and benefits of dark skies!
- [The Couchsurfing Wedding](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-couchsurfing-wedding/) - My son was marrying a girl from Nüremburg! He was stationed in Baumholder, Germany but had met up with me and his sister for a friend's 'Wedding in a Meadow' and that was where he met his fiance'. We were so pleased that we could say we met her before he did, but once they
- [The Mental Health Benefits of Taking a Self-Care Vacation and How to Plan One](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-taking-a-self-care-vacation-and-how-to-plan-one/) - by: Ethan Clark Whether you’re planning a short weekend getaway or a week-long vacation that allows you to disconnect from work and home for a few extra days, vacations boost your mental and emotional health in a variety of ways. According to Psychology Today, a few of these mental health benefits include relief from chronic
- [7 Tips For Couchsurfing On A Motorcycle](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/7-tips-for-couchsurfing-on-a-motorcycle/) - Josh Koerpel is a digital nomad living on a sailboat in Key West, Florida. Previously a ship captain and Alaskan wilderness guide, Josh worked for years as a mechanical engineering designer for clients like Disney, Cirque du Soleil, and Metallica. He then began building his own software products full time from the road while riding
- [Journey to my self, from Germany to Costa Rica](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/journey-to-my-self-from-germany-to-costa-rica/) - Beautiful good morning and hola Rita of the small article of Frank hoovers Germany for two months Costa Rica and back it's only a short look at what happens :) Most of my colleagues, acquaintances and true friends asked me “Why Costa Rica?! The Reason is really simple: Costa invests a lot of money in
- [Couchsurfing it's like climbing a mountain](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-its-like-climbing-a-mountain/) - For me, couchsurfing it's like climbing a big mountain, I've started in the comunity some years ago, I've heard amazing things about a community of travelers, was kind a utopian comunity, you travel the world and you are hosted for free? It was like a mistery for me, that I've needed to discover by my
- [Planning A Safe Camping Trip: Prepare For The Elements And Know What To Avoid](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/planning-a-safe-camping-trip-prepare-for-the-elements-and-know-what-to-avoid/) - By Ethan Clark. Ethan Clark aims to help others achieve a healthy lifestyle. He believes that understanding differences between people is important when finding a fitness routine that is effective. Staying safe while camping takes preparation and knowledge. You put plenty of work into planning your trip and picking your campsite, but you also need
- [17th International Couchsurfing Day: Sierra Leone](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/17th-international-couchsurfing-day-sierra-leone/) - *Happy 17th anniversary to all Couchsurfers wherever you're in the world!!!* This day marks the 17th anniversary of Couchsurfing. It's the day we decided to open our doors to many, sharing our culture and our homes.It's the day we decided to create a unique travel platform that gives travelers the unlimited opportunities of travelling any
- [International Couchsurfing Day 2021 Events!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/international-couchsurfing-day-2021-events/) - The 17th anniversary of Couchsurfing will be held on June 12th, 2021. This is a day for Couchsurfers from all over the world to come together and celebrate 17 years of forming life changing experiences with lifelong friends. If you have an event for International Couchsurfing Day, share it with us at social@couchsurfing.com and we
- [International Couchsurfing Day: Virtual Events](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/international-couchsurfing-day-virtual-events/) - June 12th, 2020 is the 16th anniversary of the launch of the Couchsurfing website, known as International Couchsurfing Day. This year we are celebrating by offering 20% off all items in the CS store and by virtual events hosted all over the world. Here is a running list of the events happening on June 12th.
- [International Couchsurfing Day Marathon!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/international-couchsurfing-day-marathon/) - Welcome to the first ever CS SURFING MARATHON, where we will take you on a world tour! For 24 hours we will be hosting zoom sessions per country/ host and sharing with you travel info, food lists, culture lists, virtual tours, music, history, language tutorials, and much more! Make sure you check the times in
- [Couchsurfing Pride](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-pride/) - In honor of Pride month, Couchsurfing has launched a Pride line with 100% of proceeds being donated to the ILGA! Check out the line now and show your #CouchsurfingPride! Check it out here! What is Pride? The purpose of pride month is to pay tribute to the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals
- [A Journey to Amboise, France](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-journey-to-amboise-france/) - • Amboise • France • October 2016 • After Paris the plan was to travel around the Loire Valley and its incredible castles, when we got to Tours we rented a motorcycle (it could have been a car but we wanted (Emilio wanted) more adventure). The weather did not help us and we had to improvise
- [The Social Side of Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-social-side-of-couchsurfing/) - Once upon a time there was a guy who got fired and found himself with a lot of time to spend at home to search for a job, but who also was searching for a better way to meet people. Yes, it was me. I was tired of taking time to go to language MeetUps
- [How Couchsurfers Helped During the Patagonian Wildfires](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-couchsurfers-helped-during-the-patagonian-wildfires/) - La Patagonia argentina tiene paisajes maravillosos y lugares hermosos, muchos viajeros hemos disfrutado de esos lugares en nuestros viajes: Hemos sido hospedados por Couchs Anfitriones en esos lugares turísticos: Esos pueblos ahora sufrieron una tragedia, el fuego los ha consumido: Un desastre natural muy grave: Los barrios en la montaña y las casas de nuestro
- [Journey across Chennai - A Couchsurfing Experience](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/journey-across-chennai-a-couchsurfing-experience/) - THE SEARCH FOR INSPIRATION If someone were to ask me, what do I consider to be the beginning of everything that ‘Fahim’ is, I would say, it’s the moment I got hooked up on travelling. The Kanyakumari journey, literally opened up a new vast world of travel and its possibilities. Fascinated and in need of
- [Sleeping at a Stranger's](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/sleeping-at-a-strangers/) - "The bathroom has no lock. Don't fret if my daughter or the dog walks in" Ingo put in casually. I was panicky. So was Rohini, my wife. This was our first time staying with a stranger. In fact a bunch of them - Ingo, his partner Genny, two daughters from Genny's previous marriage, a dog,
- [Morocco with arms wide open](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/morocco-with-arms-wide-open/) - By Mark Viales A seed of multiculturalism, where the sands of time empty endlessly into the Saharan basin, carrying with them memories of a distant past, therein lies Al Maghreb, the North African nation of Morocco. I was determined to experiment with an alternative form of travel, Couchsurfing, which provided an impracticable image but promised
- [The Best Treks in the World According to Couchsurfers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-best-treks-in-the-world-according-to-couchsurfers/) - We asked the Couchsurfing community where the most beautiful, breathtaking, and life-changing treks in the world are. This is what they said. Lake Holon Where: South Cotabato, PhilippinesHow Long: 4-5 hours (from T'boli) Description: This large lake was formed after an eruption in the 1600s and has been named Philippines cleanest inlet body of water
- [VIDEO: New Year's Eve Crash in Acapulco](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/new-years-eve-crash-in-acapulco/) - Working with the local officials, the Couchsurfing community in Acapulco hosted a New Year's Eve CouchCrash. Given the challenges of the pandemic, the local authorities recommended that the community host all activities in open, ventilated spaces and they provided alcohol gel and masks for use by attendees. Additionally, the organizers limited attendees and respected the
- [The Best Travel Advice Couchsurfers Have Received](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-best-travel-advice-couchsurfers-have-received/) - We asked the Couchsurfing Community what the best piece of Travel Advice they have ever received is. These are their answers...
- [The Top 10 Films That Inspire Couchsurfers to Travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-top-10-films-that-inspired-couchsurfers-to-travel/) - We asked the Couchsurfing Community what films have inspired them to travel. Here are their top 10 answers! Into the Wild Our most mentioned movie is Into the Wild, based off the book of the same name. "After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000
- [The Most Beautiful Beaches in the World According to Couchsurfers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-most-beautiful-beaches-in-the-world-according-to-couchsurfers/) - We asked the Couchsurfing Community what the most beautiful beach they've ever visited is. Here are their answers (divided by country to make it easier for you to plan your next trip!) Argentina San Clemente del Tuyu Aruba Baby Beach Bangladesh Cox Bazar Beach Brazil Arraial do Cabo (Rio de Janeiro) Baía do Sancho (Fernando
- [Meet Francesco!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-francesco/) - "I love travelling and I'm pretty curious. I really enjoy listening to the stories and journeys of other people, where they have been, how they have been, those they have met. I practice several sports, especially those related to the sea. I love the sea, it's my habitat. It's like a best friend, it gives
- [Couchsurfing: A 2020 Story](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-a-2020-story/) - In spite of the challenges that 2020 brought, the Couchsurfing team was able to accomplish some pretty amazing things that we want to share with our community. The Couchsurfing team is a small, tight-knit group, with about 18 full-time and part-time employees and contractors ranging from engineers to support and safety team members. As a
- [Meet Henky!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-henky/) - My name is Henky, I am an Indonesian living a a town called Tasikmalaya with my better half and my blue eyed-boy and our Labrador called Winter. I found information on Couchsurfing from a newspaper, the moment I finished reading it I said to myself "this is it." I liked the concept it had to
- [Conoce a Giancarlo!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/conoce-a-giancarlo/) - Mi historia con Couchsurfing empieza en enero del 2017 cuando Matko, mi amigo croata, me cuenta sobre una comunidad que ofrece experiencias increíbles y únicas que se comparten entre viajeros de todo el mundo. Es así como Couchsurfing llegó a mi vida y desde ese momento en adelante no he dejado de vivir y disfrutar
- [“I was in Liberia for 15 years”](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/bill/) - Brandon Clifton spent two weeks driving up the east coast staying with Couchsurfing hosts. His goal: Interview, photograph and get to know them in order to tell their stories. And then there was Bill... a kind-hearted war veteran, CEO of multiple companies, Vice President of United Healthcare and long time volunteer for the Red Cross.
- [“I believe there are reasons we all come together”](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/i-believe-there-are-reasons-we-all-come-together/) - Brandon Clifton spent two weeks driving up the east coast staying with Couchsurfing hosts. His goal: Interview, photograph and get to know them in order to tell their stories. I’m Brandon Clifton, an Atlanta based portrait photographer and I tried couchsurfing for the first time ever. After a stagnant 2020, I made the bold decision
- [“Life growing up was pretty simple back in India”](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/life-growing-up-was-pretty-simple-back-in-india/) - Brandon Clifton spent two weeks driving up the east coast staying with Couchsurfing hosts. His goal: Interview, photograph and get to know them in order to tell their stories. My next Couchsurfing host was a guy similar in age to me and goes by the name, “Krupa,” probably because everyone seems to botch his real
- [“The best CS experience was a trip to South Dakota”](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-best-cs-experience-was-a-trip-to-south-dakota/) - Brandon Clifton spent two weeks driving up the east coast staying with Couchsurfing hosts. His goal: Interview, photograph and get to know them in order to tell their stories. After leaving Wilmington, I headed north to Richmond, Virginia to meet Gage and his partner Rory. Both were exceptionally kind and made sure I had everything
- [“At 34, I gave up everything to join the Navy”](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/at-34-i-gave-up-everything-to-join-the-navy/) - Brandon Clifton spent two weeks driving up the east coast staying with Couchsurfing hosts. His goal: Interview, photograph and get to know them in order to tell their stories. My next host was a character to say the least. If you get the chance to stay with Ricky, you will not be disappointed. At age
- [Meet Antonio!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-antonio/) - I define myself as an eclectic spirit with too many interests and the curiosity to learn as much as possible from experiences (with or without people). Couchsurfing has become critical to feed my curiosity, although I must admit that I started as many others just to be able to travel on budget. However, I immediately
- [Meet Nabilla!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-nabilla/) - "I am just an ordinary girl from Batam Island, Indonesia. Grew up pretty much normally and I'm the type of go with the flow. I got my first job as an English Teacher right after I graduated high school when I was 18 and I am still and English Teacher until the present time. I’m
- [Couchsurfing Donations Now Live!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-donations-now-live/) - Many of you have asked for a way to contribute to Couchsurfing beyond Contributions and Verification, and now you can. We have just launched Couchsurfing Donations, which is a one-time, non-recurring payment made to Couchsurfing. Your donations will help keep Couchsurfing financially stable and help us build new features that will make your experiences traveling
- [A CS guide to... Jeonju](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-cs-guide-to-jeonju/) - By: Yunrok Best breakfast in town! Waengijib : You can enjoy delicious bean sprout and rice soup at a very cheap price. Best view in the city! Omokdae : You can look down Hanok Village on the way to Omokdae Best place to grab a drink! Cheonnyeon Nuribom : I am a regular here with
- [Friends for Life from Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/friends-for-life-from-couchsurfing/) - It was in May 2018 that I did my first international travel, leaving my home nation India for the first time ever. I was having a mixed feeling of excitement and nervousness as i embarked on that solo journey of 70 days spanning 5 countries with nothing but the flight tickets reserved.. My first country
- [Meet Trisha!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-trisha/) - Trisha Wilson, North Carolina I was born in Santa Clara, California and live in San Jose until around 7 years old. I then moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. I’m a first generation American with my dad donning from England and my mom from Germany; and I’m also a first generation college graduate having attended North
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: John & Lena](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-john-lena/) - Name: John & Lena Berry City: Thetford, VermontYears on CS: 12 How did you learn about Couchsurfing? When we lived in Hawaii we met a guy named Gordon who was traveling using CS, WOOFing and helpx. We traveled around the island hiking and snorkelling with him and found the idea of sharing adventures with
- [Meet Matt](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-matt/) - I was born in central Canada in Ontario, and my family moved out west. I've always been between the two oil cities of Edmonton and Calgary, but at some point I'd like to return home to Toronto. My current job is in municipal transportation and has been for nearly 11 years at this time. Working
- [A CS guide to... Addis Ababa](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-cs-guide-to-addis-ababa/) - Check out our Ambassador's recommendations to getting the most out of Ethiopia's bustling capital city!
- [Meet Christine](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-christine/) - It was my first time really being on my own. I was 19 years old and fresh out of my first year of college. I had never lived outside of Illinois. I was moving 2000 miles away to California for my first internship, as a Bear Management Intern with a national forest. While I was
- [Couch Connections](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couch-connections/) - I'm Christoph, a young filmmaker from Austria and I produced a film about Couchsurfing, called COUCH CONNECTIONS. I guess, most of you feel the same like me right now - missing to host someone on your couch or starting adventures on your own! Here in Austria we are already having our second lock-down and the
- [Meet Jason](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-jason/) - Born in Connecticut in the USA I was lucky to have parents who taught my 4 brothers and sister the joy of experiencing all you can in life. I learned to ski when I was 6 and I think that started my love with the outdoors. Spending time in the fresh, cold air with the
- [Morning surprise](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/morning-surprise/) - My first hosting experience was, probably, also the best I can recall. At that time, I used to live in Melbourne in a lovely apartment with an extra bedroom and bathroom for guests. As I had great respect for those young world travellers ending up in Australia after months spent in other continents, engaging up
- [Best of... Spain](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-spain/) - By: AnaTime needed: About a month! Madrid The capital of Spain, of course, it's worth a visit. Especially if you are looking for tasting amazing Spanish cuisine (tapas and churros) for a good price, you should not miss this one. Stay in a cave in Guadix (Andalusia) Many locals already live in real house-caves in
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Jorgia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-jorgia/) - Meet Jorgia, a Couchsurfing Ambassador in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Ganesh](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-ganesh/) - Meet Ganesh! Our Ambassador in Udupi, India!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Wellington](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-wellington/) - Tim, our Ambassador in Wellington gives us his recommendations to getting the most out of New Zealand's capital city!
- [Finding Family History by Accident at the House of a Couchsurfing Host](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/finding-family-history-by-accident-at-the-house-of-a-couchsurfing-host/) - Read how one Couchsurfer's host unlocked a mystery to her past!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Prunella & Family](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-prunella-family/) - Name: Prunella and familyCity: Perth, Western AustraliaYears on CS: 8 How did you learn about Couchsurfing? We learnt about Couchsurfing directly from other travellers and from the online travelling community. We started informal couchsurfing in 2006, when we were involved in other hospitality communities. In preparation for our family gap year, we officially joined this
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Calgary](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-calgary/) - Let our Ambassador in Calgary guide you to getting the best out of Alberta's largest city!
- [The 7 Best Bars in Calgary](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-7-best-bars-in-calgary/) - Our Ambassador in Calgary, Alberta, Canada tells you his top 7 bars!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Miami](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-miami/) - By: Andreita Best breakfast in town! Versailles for breakfast is great if you are visiting Miami for the first time. You can get some pastries and cuban coffee (colaita). My favorite is the guava pastry. The price is super cheap, perfect for a backpacker :) 1 Museum not to miss! Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum
- [An 18-month long Couchsurfing stay!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/an-18-month-long-couchsurfing-stay/) - Read how Ganeesh and his wife Coucshurfed for 18 months!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: David](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-david/) - Meet David, our Ambassador in San Pedro Sula!
- [My Experience with Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/my-experience-with-couchsurfing/) - A letter from Couchsurfing member Charlotte.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Jose Luis](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-jose-luis/) - Meet Jose Luis! An Ambassador in Madrid and host to over 300 surfers in his 2 years on CS!
- [Best of... Turkey](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-turkey/) - By: Umut Kılıç and BurakTime needed: About a month! Spend at least a week in Istanbul The only city to straddle two continents. Istanbul is one of the most historic cities in the world, where east meets west, and is a must-see and great starting off point for any trip to Turkey! Watch sunrise from
- [Best of... Honduras](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-honduras/) - Check out our Ambassador's recommendations for getting the most out of Honduras.
- [It all started through YouTube](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/it-all-started-through-youtube/) - Check out a community story of how one youtuber discovered Couchsurfing!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Chennai](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-chennai/) - Our Ambassador Ela gives us his tips to getting the most out of Chennai, India.
- [Unexpected Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/unexpected-couchsurfing/) - Hyman, a friend working in Dubai was supposed to help a coworker, Alina in Cebu, Philippines. However, my friend was not able to join her so, he tried asking me if I can guide Alina. Thanks for referring her. She told me about Couchsurfing. It turned out that Alina was indeed a traveler. She had visited
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Henky](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-henky/) - Meet Henky, our Ambassador in Tasikmalaya, Indonesia.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Sulaymaniyah](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-sulaymaniyah/) - Check out Aryan's guide to Sulaymaniyah
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Voronezh](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-voronezh/) - A Couchsurfer's guide to Voronezh
- [Best of... Korea](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-korea/) - Sujeong, our Ambassador in Korea, gives us her recommendations to getting the best of Korea!
- [Napping in Venice](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/napping-in-venice/) - It's something you always hear about: my semester abroad. I'm okay with the cliche. I worked for it. I had spent the previous semester interning and working part time in order to save up for the trip. I used up my entire savings so that I could spend a summer in Europe and looking back four
- [Best of... Bavaria (Germany)](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-bavaria-germany/) - Matthias, our Ambassador in Bamberg, gives his tips to getting the best out of Bavaria, Germany.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Wroclaw](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-wroclaw/) - Karolina, our ambassador in Wroclaw, gives her tips to getting the best out of this incredible Polish city.
- [Best of... Serbia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-serbia/) - Vladimir, our Ambassador in Serbia, gives you the must-sees for any trip to this gorgeous country!
- [Utrecht Couch Crash 2019!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/utrecht-couch-crash-2019/) - Utrecht Couch Crash video!
- [Best of... Catalonia (Spain)](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-catalonia-spain/) - Heading to Barcelona? Check out the Best of Catalonia, the region is just as gorgeous as its most famous city!
- [Best of... Sweden](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-sweden/) - Planning a trip to Sweden? Check out Ela's recommendations to the top things to see!
- [Best of... Pakistan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-of-pakistan/) - Our Ambassador in Pakistan, Hasan, gives us his 'Best Ofs!" to help you plan the perfect trip to Pakistan!
- [Best Places To Kayak Around The World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/best-places-to-kayak-around-the-world/) - Love Kayaking? Check out community member Mark Armstrong's favorite spots to Kayak around the world.
- [A life filled with Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-life-filled-with-couchsurfing/) - 100 surfers. 37 countries. A lifetime full of memories. Read Daryl's story...
- [We hear you](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/we-hear-you/) - Dear Couchsurfing, We hear you. You’re disappointed that we did not communicate more about the financial state of the organization as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic earlier. For that, we apologize. Sincerely. Genuinely. From our hearts. We are sorry. We are humbled by the outpouring of voices. You have shown us the depth
- [16th International Couchsurfing Day Discount!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/16th-international-couchsurfing-day-discount/) - June 12th is the 16th anniversary of Couchsurfing. In celebration, local communities are holding virtual meet-ups to connect and share. Additionally we are offering 20% off our entire Couchsurfing store and free shipping today through June 12th. Use the code HAPPYBIRTHDAYCS and the 20% discount will be applied to any and all items! We encourage
- [Couchsurfing necesita tu ayuda](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-necesita-tu-ayuda/) - Desde hace más de 14 años, la comunidad Couchsurfing ha estado disponible para cualquier persona que haya querido conocer a gente nueva, ver nuevos lugares y ampliar su perspectiva del mundo. Nuestra comunidad (tu comunidad) une a las personas en la vida real para celebrar su experiencia humana compartida. Los miembros de Couchsurfing dedican tiempo a
- [Couchsurfing braucht deine Hilfe](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-braucht-deine-hilfe/) - Seit über 14 Jahren ist die Couchsurfing-Community für jeden da, der neue Leute treffen, unbekannte Orte entdecken und seinen Horizont erweitern möchte. Unsere Community – deine Community – bringt Personen im echten Leben zusammen, um das menschliche Erlebnis, das wir alle miteinander teilen, zu zelebrieren. Couchsurfing-Mitglieder lernen einander kennen, indem sie die Orte, die sie
- [Couchsurfing potrzebuje Waszej pomocy](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-potrzebuje-waszej-pomocy/) - Od ponad 14 lat społeczność Couchsurfing jest otwarta dla każdego, kto chce poznać nowych ludzi, zobaczyć nowe miejsca i spojrzeć na świat z innej perspektywy. Nasza społeczność — Wasza społeczność — łączy ludzi w realnym świecie, umożliwiając im celebrowanie wspólnych doświadczeń. Użytkownicy serwisu Couchsurfing poświęcają czas na wzajemne poznawanie siebie poprzez miejsca, które kochają, i
- [O Couchsurfing precisa da sua ajuda](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/o-couchsurfing-precisa-da-sua-ajuda/) - Há mais de 14 anos a comunidade do Couchsurfing oferece aos nossos membros oportunidades de conhecer novas pessoas e lugares e ampliar a visão de mundo deles. Nossa comunidade -sua comunidade - junta pessoas na vida real para aproveitar as experiências humanas que todos temos em comum. Membros do Couchsurfing dedicam o tempo para mostrar
- [Couchsurfing нужна ваша помощь](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-нужна-ваша-помощь/) - Более 14 лет сообщество Couchsurfing доступно всем, кто хочет познакомиться с новыми людьми, увидеть новые места и лучше узнать мир. Наше сообщество — ваше сообщество — объединяет людей, чтобы они могли получать удовольствие от непосредственного общения друг с другом. Члены сообщества Couchsurfing знакомятся с новыми людьми, путешествуя в любимые места или принимая гостей у себя
- [Couchsurfing a besoin de vous](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-a-besoin-de-vous/) - Depuis plus de 14 ans, la communauté Couchsurfing permet de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes, de découvrir de nouveaux lieux et de mieux comprendre le monde. Notre communauté, qui est aussi la vôtre, réunit des personnes du monde réel pour leur permettre de vivre des expériences authentiques. Les membres de Couchsurfing apprennent à se connaître par l'intermédiaire
- [Couchsurfing 需要您的帮助](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-需要您的帮助/) - COVID-19 全球大流行病正严重影响着您挚爱的 Couchsurfing 社区，我们正面临着历史上前所未有的危机。由于经济不景气以及对旅行的直接影响，Couchsurfing 的资金来源已用尽，我们别无选择，只能寻求社区的支持。
- [Couchsurfing ha bisogno di te](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-ha-bisogno-di-te/) - Per oltre 14 anni, la community di Couchsurfing è stata a disposizione di chiunque volesse incontrare nuove persone, vedere posti diversi e allargare la propria prospettiva sul mondo. La nostra community - la tua community - unisce le persone per celebrare e condividere le proprie esperienze umane. I membri di Couchsurfing imparano a conoscersi nei
- [Couchsurfing بحاجة إلى مساعدتكم](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-بحاجة-إلى-مساعدتكم/) - إنّ مجتمع Couchsurfing ظل متاحًا على مدار أكثر من 14 عامًا لأي شخص يريد مقابلة أشخاص جدد أو مشاهدة أماكن جديدة أو توسيع مداركه في هذا العالم. يعمل مجتمعنا - الذي هو مجتمعكم - على توحيد الناس في الحياة الواقعية للاحتفاء بتجاربهم المشتركة معًا. حيث يقضي أعضاء Couchsurfing وقتًا في التعرف على بعضهم البعض من
- [We are all in this together](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/we-are-all-in-this-together/) - Couchsurfers from all over the world came together to share messages of support with one another. We're all in this together. We will be back to Couchsurfing soon!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Karachi](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-karachi/) - Hasan, our Ambassador in Karachi, gives his insider tips to seeing the true heart of Pakistan's largest city.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Pandelis](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-pandelis/) - Meet Pandelis, our CS Ambassador in Nicosia, Cyprus.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Tehran](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-tehran/) - Our Ambassador in Tehran gives us her tips to getting the most out of Iran's largest city and the stunning nature that surrounds it.
- [Vote for your favorite "This is How I Couchsurf" Video!!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/vote-for-your-favorite-this-is-how-i-couchsurf-video/) - For the past month, Couchsurfing members from all over the world have been submitting videos to the "This is How I Couchsurf" video contest. Now, it's time for you to help us choose the winner! Please watch the below videos and "like" your favorites on Youtube to vote! You have from now until midnight (PST) on
- [Beach Clean Up: Acapulco](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/beach-clean-up-acapulco/) - Some time ago the idea of the Couchsurfing Acapulco community arose to carry out an event in which it provided protection of the environment, culture, fun and coexistence with the community. So "La Isla de la Roqueta" came to mind. With a radiant sun and 30 degrees temperature, we met on Saturday, March 14, 2020,
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Maastricht](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-maastricht/) - Our Ambassador in Maastricht, Arne, lets you in on the secret gems of one of Europe's oldest cities!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Ratheesh](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-ratheesh/) - Meet Ratheesh, A CS Ambassador in Kochi, India!
- [Quarantined in the Peruvian Amazon](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/quarantined-in-the-peruvian-amazon/) - Giancarlo, a Couchsurfing Ambassador, shares his story of Quarantine from a guesthouse in the Peruvian Amazon.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Sevilla](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-sevilla/) - Daniel, our CS Ambassador in Sevilla, gives us his tips to getting the most out of this beautiful Andalusian city.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Farrukh](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-farrukh/) - Meet Farukkh, our Ambassador in Long Beach, and find out why he still loves Couchsurfing 8 years on!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... A Coruña](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-a-coruna/) - By: Sydney Rome Best breakfast in town! One of the best breakfast spots in town right now is the 'Sanbrandan Lunch' Restaurant, in the up-and-coming Plaza Fábrica de Tabacos district. Sanbrandan is a Galician chain of bakeries which offers a wide variety of cakes and bread and this recently-opened branch appears to be their flagship,
- [Carpe Diem: Sou's first Couchsurfing adventure](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/carpe-diem-sous-first-couchsurfing-adventure/) - I was reading The Magic by Rhona Byrne for the second or third time, Day 1 is all about counting blessings. And while writing it down, I figured out that I am blessed to have traveled to Kuala Lumpur. I started as a features writer for the Telegraph, way back in like 2005 when I
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Cynthia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-cynthia/) - Meet Cynthia who has traveled to 7 continents, 109 countries, 50 US states. Find out what made her join Couchsurfing and become an Ambassador.
- [We Will Meet Again](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/we-will-meet-again/) - The idea was simple, the result was extraordinary. A group of 4 Ambassadors contacted Couchsurfers all over the world and asked that they send a short video saying we will meet again. Many made signs, spoke their native languages, played instruments and showed a bit of their lives under quarantine. Let this remind us all
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Bangkok](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-bangkok/) - Our Ambassador in Bangkok, Agus, gives us his tips to seeing the best of Bangkok. From temples to Khao San road, let Agus let you know the secrets only locals know!
- [When you meet great people during difficult times: A letter from Quarantine](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/when-you-meet-great-people-during-difficult-times-a-letter-from-quarantine/) - When Malaysia went on lockdown, Chiara was in the middle of an 8 month trip through Asia. Luckily, Reham welcomed her into her apartment.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Nadia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-nadia/) - Meet Nadia, a nomadic CS Ambassador living in Saarbrucken!
- [Coronavirus Updates](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/coronavirus-information/) - Please stay up to date on your country's health advisories, the advice of medical professionals and your local news. Communicate with hosts or surfers if you feel uncomfortable with an upcoming trip.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Hangzhou](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-hangzhou/) - Han, our Ambassador in Hangzhou, gives us his recommendations of what to see and do on your next trip to this beautiful Chinese city.
- [Running from lockdown: How one Couchsurfer ran a marathon in his living room](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/running-from-lockdown-how-one-couchsurfer-ran-a-marathon-in-his-living-room/) - Jean Marc, our Country Ambassador in Spain, runs a marathon in his living room, to raise money for charity and keep himself sane.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Habib](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-habib/) - Meet Habib, an Ambassador in Karachi, Pakistan!
- [Turn left: An extraordinary experience](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/turn-left-an-extraordinary-experience/) - Read one family's story about discovering Couchsurfing, and how their first surfer showed just how small the world truly is.
- [Grounded Nomad's First Time Hosting](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/grounded-nomads-first-time-hosting/) - Meet CT and read why he decided to start hosting when he found himself in a new city.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Ankara](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-ankara/) - Our Ambassador in Ankara, Turkey tells us his favorite places to help you get the most out of Turkey's charming capital!
- [Museums open their virtual doors](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/museums-open-their-virtual-doors/) - Stuck indoors? Check out the world's most famous museums online!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Agus](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-agus/) - Meet Agus, our Couchsurfing Ambassador in Bangkok.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Kolkata](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-kolkata/) - Our CS Ambassador in Kolkata, Viv, gives us his favorite places and must-see foods for your next visit to Kolkata!
- [The Birth of the Couchsurfing Messiah](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-birth-of-the-couchsurfing-messiah/) - By: Jonathan Doyle It was 2013, and the world was full of possibilities. I had set my life on a new and fresh course and was ready to travel the world. First stop, New York City. It was one month before my trip, and I started looking at hotel prices in Manhattan. I knew that
- [10 films to satisfy your travel itch](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-films-to-satisfy-your-travel-itch/) - A well made movie can transport you to a different place, time and body. Here are our picks for 10 films that will transport you to your dream travel destination and satisfy that wanderlust, at least for a little bit.
- [Baja California Norte: The undiscovered California](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/baja-california-norte-the-undiscovered-california/) - Just south of the US-Mexico border, this beautiful wine country is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
- [5 ways to use Couchsurfing without leaving your home](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/5-ways-to-use-couchsurfing-at-home/) - Couchsurfing is a vibrant community, both on and off line. During this time of limiting social interactions, discover the amazing ways Couchsurfing connects people online!
- [Travel hack: Proof of Onward Travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/proof-of-onward-travel/) - If you have ever bought a one-way ticket to start your backpacking adventure with no end in sight, and had "proof of onward travel required" uttered to you at the airport counter, you know the sinking feeling in your gut as your plans crash around you. Luckily, you are not out of luck!
- [Mad Crash 2019](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/mad-crash-2019/) - The last week of September, 2019, Madrid held their second MadCrash event. And it was incredible. Make sure to check out the amazing events and incredible CS Community next time you're in Madrid!
- [Ten things to eat in New Orleans](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ten-things-to-eat-in-new-orleans/) - New Orleans' Ambassador Charles gives us his recommendations for the top ten delicacies that are 'must-haves' on your next trip to New Orleans.
- [Alejandro: From $10 a day to a NYC photo exhibit](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/alejandro-from-10-a-day-to-a-nyc-photo-exhibit/) - Alejandro Turbay, from Colombia, recently returned from a four year trip to 28 countries in Asia, the Middle East and Africa on only $10 dollars a day. It was his dream to take a trip around the world and he was lucky enough to fulfill it and now wants to share the experience with others.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Oslo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-oslo/) - Check out our Ambassador Mads' recommendations to getting the most out of your next trip to Oslo!
- [Small ripples, big waves](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/small-ripples-big-waves/) - By: Ellen Pauwels I owe a lot to Couchsurfing. It sounds stupid when I say it, but Couchsurfing changed my life in a profound way. I have been a member since 2014. A friend of mine was an active member at that time and he talked with so much passion and enthusiasm about the community
- [If you like Rome... you'll love Tunisia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/if-you-like-rome-youll-love-tunisia/) - All roads lead to Rome, and one of those roads is straight from the beautiful Tunisia. Home to numerous Roman ruins, beautiful beaches, and planets far far away - consider Tunisia the next time you're planning a vacation!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Andrey](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-andrey/) - Meet Andrey and find out what he loves about Couchsurfing and cycling.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Yosemite National Park](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-yosemite-national-park/) - Find out the best places in Yosemite National Park to make the most of your trip to this iconic park!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Torbay](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-torbay/) - Torbay is a borough in Southwestern England consisting of the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Our Ambassador, Rhiane, gives us her tips to getting the most out of your trip to this gorgeous part of England.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Kelly](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-kelly/) - Meet Kelly! An Ambassador in Madrid with years of travel under her belt and many stories to share! Check out her guides on Thessaloniki and Seoul as well!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: World Jason](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-world-jason/) - After only 1 year on Couchsurfing, Jason has amassed over 70 references, hosted, surfed and planned events in Orlando. Find out why he got so active so fast!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Nuremberg](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-nuremberg/) - By: Vanessa Best breakfast in town! I like the Katzentempel because they have interesting dishes, very nice vegan cakes and pancakes, and fluffy cats. For a bargain, one might want to try Alex at Hauptmarkt; when it's warm you can sit on the terrace and have a view over the market place (Hauptmarkt). Casa Pane
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Mauro](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-mauro/) - Meet Mauro, our Ambassador in Marche, Italy!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Marcos](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-marcos/) - Name: MarcosCity: Cordoba, ArgentinaYears on Couchsurfing: 8 Hey Marcos! Why did you get involved with Couchsurfing?I decided to get involved because of the spirit of the first people I met in this community. I share the values of the community and it is beautiful to travel through the eyes of the people we stay with
- [People are good](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/people-are-good/) - Read Christine's horror story and how one Couchsurfer restored her faith in humanity.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Banjarmasin](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-banjarmasin/) - See the capital city of the southern point of Borneo through the eyes of a local.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Madrid](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-madrid/) - Jean-Marc, our CS Ambassador to Madrid, gives us his tips and tricks to help you experience the best of Madrid!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Thessaloniki](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-thessaloniki/) - Find out the best spots in Thessaloniki that make this historic city come alive.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Hasan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-hasan/) - Meet Hasan and find out why he decided to get involved in Couchsurfing in Karachi, Pakistan.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Hanover, New Hampshire](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-hanover-new-hampshire/) - Find out what to do in Hanover, New Hampshire, home to Dartmouth University.
- [8 tips to traveling with friends (and actually remaining friends)](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/8-tips-to-traveling-with-friends-and-actually-remaining-friends/) - You're ready to take a trip, but not alone. Here are our tips to surviving and thriving on a trip with friends
- [10 Books that inspired our travels](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-books-that-inspired-our-travels/) - This post is a collection of submissions of books that have inspired our Couchsurfing Ambassador's travels. Posts have been edited for length and clarity. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography, The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language. With a timeless charm it tells the story
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Richard](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-richard/) - Meet Richard, our CS Ambassador in Seattle!
- [5 must-see spots in the Dominican Republic](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/5-must-see-spots-in-the-dominican-republic/) - The Dominican Republic is so much more than the all-inclusive resorts of Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. Find out our top picks for your next Caribbean escape!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Seoul](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-seoul/) - Seoul, where delicious street food meets gorgeous traditional architecture. Find out what makes Seoul so magical!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Malaga](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-malaga/) - 300 days of sunshine, gorgeous beaches, and incredible architecture make Malaga the perfect choice year round.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Emily](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-emily/) - Meet Emily, Couchsurfing host, Ambassador in Lille and proud cat lady.
- [Nacional: The history of Mexico's National Meeting](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/nacional-the-history-of-mexicos-national-meeting/) - Find out the history, and future, of la nacional -Mexico's annual national meeting.
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Belgrade](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-belgrade/) - Vladimir, our Ambassador in Belgrade, gives us his top pics for your next trip to the gorgeous Serbian capital.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Alle](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-alle/) - Name: AlleCity: QuitoYears on Couchsurfing: 8 Hey Alle! Tell us why you got involved in Couchsurfing and how you stay involved...Because it is the way I love to travel and discovering many people around the world share the same thought about it, it was awesome. At the beginning I was attending most events in my
- [Things to consider if you're traveling to Australia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/things-to-consider-if-youre-traveling-to-australia/) - As has been reported in the news, there are large bush fires burning throughout Australia, notably in the states of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. It is important to stay up to date with news and the evacuation zones prior and during your trips. Below is our advice if you have a trip
- [How Couchsurfers saved my partner's life](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-2-couchsurfers-saved-my-partners-life/) - By: Philipp A few years ago, I saw a small post in my local Couchsurfer group from a member in Singapore. She had suffered injuries during an adventure holiday and been put in our city hospital for a month. Imagine the boredom and loneliness! I enjoy chatting and meeting people. So I put aside time
- [Costa Brava: The best beach for every traveler](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/costa-brava-barcelonas-best-beaches/) - Costa Brava is 214 km of gorgeous coastline just north of Barcelona. Whether you have 1 day or 1 week, there is a perfect spot for you to enjoy the sun, sand and gorgeous Catalonian nature.
- [Chile's secret sunburn remedy...](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/chiles-secret-sunburn-remedy/) - Sunburn cure or lunch for flies? Why tomatoes may help your next sunburn!
- [New Years Eve around the globe](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/new-years-eve-around-the-globe/) - Many traditions for one magical night!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Gejza](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-gejza/) - Meet Gejza, our Ambassador in Kosice, Slovakia!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Kosice](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-kosice/) - Our CS Ambassador in Kosice, Gejza, gives us his tips to have the perfect trip to Kosice, Slovakia!
- [A Couchsurfer's guide to... Detroit](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-detroit-2/) - Nathan, our CS Ambassador in Detroit, gives us his tips to experience the real Detroit.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Almería](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-almeria/) - Get to know the beautiful region of Almeria through the eyes of Ana, a Couchsurfing Ambassador in Spain.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Trisha](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-trisha/) - Meet Trisha! Our Ambassador in Durham, North Carolina.
- [Film-makers meet Film-lovers at VOID Film Festival in Copenhagen](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/film-makers-meet-film-lovers-at-void-film-festival-in-copenhagen/) - In Copenhagen? Check out VOID Animated Film Festival and the filmmakers who make them come to life.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Viktor](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-viktor/) - Meet Viktor. A long time Couchsurfer and Ambassador in Chemnitz, Germany.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Niko](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-niko/) - Meet Niko! Couchsurfer of 12 years and our current Ambassador in Celje, Slovenia!
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Phnom Penh](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-phnom-penh/) - Steve, our Ambassador in Phnom Penh has given us his recommendations for you to have the perfect experience on your next trip to Cambodia's exciting capital city!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Abdulaziz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-abdulaziz/) - Abdulaziz is our Ambassador in Alexandria and an extremely active Couchsurfer. Find out what made him get so involved!
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Madison](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-madison/) - Check out what our Couchsurfing Ambassador Cate recommends for your next trip to the beautiful midwestern city of Madison, Wisconsin!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Taylor](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-taylor/) - Meet Taylor, a nomadic Ambassador in Tbilisi, Georgia.
- [7 Winter Wonderlands not to miss!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/7-winter-wonderlands-not-to-miss/) - From Germany to New Orleans, our Ambassadors share their local holiday celebrations.
- [5 picture-perfect places in Puerto Vallarta](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/5-picture-perfect-places-in-puerto-vallarta/) - Discover the known (and unknown) beauty that makes Puerto Vallarta a true paradise.
- [The 7 Deadly Sins of Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-7-deadly-sins-of-couchsurfing/) - Whether you are a long time Couchsurfer, or new to the community, take a look at our advice for how to positively contribute and avoid the common mistakes that plague Couchsurfers.
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Nathan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-nathan/) - Name: NathanCity: Detroit, MichiganYears on Couchsurfing: 15 How did you first hear of Couchsurfing, way back in 2004?My long time friend, Jeannine, told me about Couchsurfing and encouraged me to make a profile - what a life changer! Wow! And what made you get so involved?Having recently divorced, I was free to host travelers, something
- [It's a Mad Mad Mad(ison) Crash 2019](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/its-a-mad-mad-madison-crash-2019/) - On September 5th-8th, 2019, Madison, Wisconsin held their 11th Couch Crash! That is 11 years of the Wisconsin Couchsurfing Community coming together to show their CS pride and display Madison to travelers and locals alike. Check out Jason's video from this years event and mark the Calendar for 2020!
- [10 Tips for Sustainable Travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-tips-for-sustainable-travel/) - It's everyone's responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint. Take a look at these tips before you plan your next trip to see how you can make a difference and still see the world.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Sydney](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-too-sydney/) - Sarah, a long-time resident of Sydney, Australia and Couchsurfing Ambassador, is here to give us her tips and tricks to help you have the best experience in Australia's largest city!
- [Backpacking as a Coffee Addict](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/backpacking-as-a-coffee-addict/) - Do you go to sleep dreaming of your first cup of coffee in the morning? Have you been described as a coffee addict? Do you research the coolest cafes when you travel? Does your blood run brown? If so, this article is for you!
- [The Tattoo Connecting Travelers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-tattoo-connecting-travelers/) - Can you imagine showing up on a beach in Iceland in 2040 and meeting dozens (or hundreds or thousands!) of travelers who have the same tattoo as you? Well it is happening... Will you be there?
- [6 Must-Pack Items For Your Next Adventure](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/6-must-pack-items-for-your-next-adventure/) - There is no worse feeling than sitting on the plane and realizing you forgot something. Take our advice, and makes sure these 6 things are in your backpack before you leave.
- [South America Travel Hack: Take a Flight](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/take-a-flight/) - If you are planning your trip through South America, take a look at this article to get some tips on how to save money, see the most, and avoid 24 hour busses!
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Irkutsk](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-irkutsk/) - Dmitriy, our CS Ambassador in Irkutsk, Russia is here to give us his top recommendations for your trip to the Siberian metropolis!
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Mexico City](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-cs-guide-to-mexico-city/) - Our community in Mexico City gives you their tips and tricks to have the most incredible visit to this stunning, historic and energetic capital city!
- [6 tips to stay fit while on the road](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/6-tips-to-stay-fit-while-on-the-road/) - If you are coming from a 5 day-a-week workout schedule, and the idea of not exercising for weeks is holding you back from taking a long-term trip. I'm here to say, you have PLENTY of options to stay fit on the road and still have an amazing trip.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Barcelona](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-barcelona/) - Sagrada Familia! Beach! Art! Parc Guell! Gaudi! Barcelona is famous for its beauty, weather and activities. Check out our CS Ambassador's guide to Barcelona to get her tips to see the real Barcelona!
- [10 Questions with a Couchsurfing Ambassador: Gabriela](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-couchsurfing-ambassador-gabriela/) - Meet Gabriela. Our Country Ambassador for Mexico, resident of Mexico City, and world traveler!
- [10 Backpacker Styles That Should Stay On The Road](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-backpacker-styles-that-should-stay-on-the-road/) - by Mike Joy, Community Manager at Couchsurfing When you’re backpacking, style goes out the window. You may be Anna Wintour in normal life, but while on the road, the only thing separating you from a homeless person is a giant backpack and smartphone. It can be tough to look back at your pictures from your
- [The Maltese Spritz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-maltese-spritz/) - About the author: Mike Joy is a prolific traveler, summer cocktail specialist, and Community Manager at Couchsurfing. Move over Aperol, there is a new spritz in town. And it is about to change the game! On a recent trip to Malta, a friend and I were walking in the hot September sun when she suddenly
- [Romance Scammers on Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/romance-scammers-on-couchsurfing/) - A romance scammer is someone who creates a fake online persona in order to gain your trust with the goal of asking you for money. Florian, CS Trust & Safety manager, gives his advice for how to be vigilant and avoid these types of scams.
- [10 Tips to Stay Safe When Traveling Solo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-tips-to-stay-safe-when-traveling-solo/) - It doesn’t take more than three minutes of scrolling Instagram to notice that #wanderlust is a full blown thing right now. It doesn’t take much longer than that to realize that wanderlust is an equal opportunity desire, with just as many—if not more—women wanting to see the world as men. But whether you're a man
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Jailton](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-jailton/) - Meet Jailton, A CS Ambassador in Katowice, Poland!
- [WinterCamps: The annual New Years Eve event you can't miss!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/wintercamps-the-annual-new-years-eve-event-you-cant-miss/) - For 15 years, the Couchsurfing Community has been organizing an multi-day event, that travels from city to city. It has become a staple of the CS community in Europe, with many Couchsurfers planning their winter holiday specifically to attend this event. It is called the "WinterCamp" and it has been around for longer than I
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Orlando](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-orlando/) - Tiffany is a Couchsurfing Ambassador in Orlando, Florida. Tiffany and her team (Paul, Thassio, Brittany and Giovanni) have provided their tips to help you experience the best of Orlando on your next trip to Florida! Maybe even for the Orlando Couch Crash this December! Best breakfast in town!Nick's Family Diner is the best breakfast spot
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Niccolo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-niccolo/) - Name: Niccolò Kojo Ferrarese City: Milan, Italy Years on Couchsurfing: 11 What was your first Couchsurfing experience?Well, I started host people on 2001 (yep, right before any travel website) and right now, September 2019, I hosted roundly 1500 surfers and travelers... no relevant negative experience at all. Anyway the first was hosting an Austrian guy,
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Sarah](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-sarah/) - Meet Sarah! A member of Couchsurfing since 2010 and current Couchsurfing Ambassador in Abuja, Nigeria!
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Kateryna](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-kateryna/) - Name: KaterynaCity: Zaporizhzhia, UkraineYears on Couchsurfing: 5 Hi Kateryna! Let's get started. What made you start using Coucshurfing?Well, I bought very cheap flights without checking the average price of accommodation in advance and needed a place to stay! But after my first CS experience I understood that it's much more then just a free stay.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Williamsburg (NYC)](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-williamsburg-nyc/) - Take a break from the traffic and stress of Manhattan and spend some time in neighboring Brooklyn. Williamsburg is the first stop in Brooklyn and has many worthwhile sites and eateries!
- [A Couchsurfer’s Guide to… Cleveland](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-cleveland/) - Josh, CS Ambassador, gives us his top recommendations for your next trip to Cleveland, Ohio!
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Celje](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-celje/) - Celje is the third biggest city in Slovenia, but only has 50.000 inhabitants. It holds many great places, from hiking to history to chilling to art. Most of my couchsurfers stay longer than originally planned, some even for weeks. Come and see for yourself why.
- [A Manuela in Taberna La Concha](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-manuela-in-taberna-la-concha/) - Heading to Madrid soon? Make sure you check out La Concha in the hip neighborhood of 'La Latina' and order their signature 'Manuela'! An experience not to be missed!
- [Surviving The Louages of Tunisia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/surviving-the-louages-of-tunisia/) - Louages are the fastest, easiest and most affordable way to get around Tunisia. They may be overwhelming at first, but the time and money they save far outweighs the hassle!
- [How to get around New York City](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-to-get-around-new-york-city/) - Heading to NYC? There are many ways to get around the Big Apple, make sure you choose the one that saves you the most time, the most money, and gives you the true New Yorker experience.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to... Nicosia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-nicosia/) - Pandelis, our Couchsurfing Ambassador for Cyprus, gives you his tips for your next trip to Nicosia, his home town, and the last divided capital in Europe.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to...Krakow](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to/) - Background photo By RossHelen/Shutterstock Alberto has lived in Krakow for 3 years and is currently our Couchsurfing Ambassador in Krakow. Here are his takes on what not to miss on your next trip to Krakow. Ya know, just in case your CS host has a job or something! Best Breakfast in Krakow... Pan Nalesnik (Dolnych Młynów
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Annarita](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-annarita/) - Meet Annarita, our Couchsurfing Ambassador from Saint-Brieuc, France. Annarita has been on Couchsurfing for 11 years, active in events, groups and hosting.
- [Insider's guide to Williamsburg, New York](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/insiders-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 Manhattan and is letting us in on some local secrets. When I have friends in town we start with used clothes shopping at Crossroads, Buffalo Exchange and L Train Vintage. Then we grab brunch at
- [Carnaval Veracruz Couch Crash](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/carnaval-veracruz-couch-crash/) - Veracruz has the largest and most famous Carnaval in Mexico and has some unique traditions, including Juan Carnaval, where an effigy receives a mock-funeral. The celebration lasts nine days and includes floats, parades, parties and special events all over the city. From 28 February to 3 March, our Veracruz community organized the Veracruz CouchCrash Carnaval
- [48 Hours in Oslo with Back To Social](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/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 get to know? These are exactly the kinds of stereotypes that Back To Social want to challenge about their home country of Norway. We want to inspire the Norwegian people to leave their comfort zones
- [Couchsurfing 15th Anniversary Events](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-15th-anniversary-events/) - Are you looking for a place to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Couchsurfing? Here are a few events, from Indonesia to Connecticut, where our community is coming together to celebrate 15 amazing years of Couchsurfing memories. India Mumbai United States Middletown, Connecticut San Francisco, California Germany Nuremburg Indonesia Surabaya Semarang Malang Yogyakarta Bandung Jakarta Denpasar
- [How to Couchsurf in Oslo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/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 random from the streets of Oslo, and having them host a stranger through Couchsurfing. They planned 48 hours full of activities for two lucky surfers and the local host who had never used Couchsurfing before.
- [13 Things That Could Make You A Wonderful Couchsurfing Guest](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/13-things-that-could-make-you-a-wonderful-couchsurfing-guest/) - by: Katrina Hatchett When you first start Couchsurfing, you may not know how to be a great guest. After a few stays, you will get the gist of what you should do to have the best surfing experience, but here are some tips to make your trips amazing. Be honest The best thing to do
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Alberto](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-an-ambassador-alberto-krakow-poland/) - Name: Alberto City: Krakow, Poland Years on Couchsurfing: 10 Tell us how you first learned about Couchsurfing...Back in 2007 I was about to move to France for an internship. Some of the people in the program already had previous experiences in Couchsurfing but it was my first time going abroad. I didn't really consider it
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Jason](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-jason/) - Name: Jason City: Colchester, Connecticut, USA Years on Couchsurfing: 11 Tell us about your very first Couchsurfing experience...I have an old boss who no longer lives in the same state. She called me to tell me her son was on Couchsurfing and had surfed in Amsterdam with a couple and the couple was coming to
- [10 Questions with a CS Ambassador: Stephanie](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-questions-with-a-cs-ambassador-stephanie/) - Name: Stephanie City: Paris, France Years on Couchsurfing: 12 Why did you decide to get involved with Couchsurfing?I got involved in Couchsurfing before a move to West Africa, where I would start from zero socially. When I arrived, I knew no one except my boss and my roommate! The mission of Couchsurfing included the connection
- [10 Amazing Places in Paris For Solo Travelers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-amazing-places-in-paris-for-solo-travelers/) - Good news solo world travelers: Paris isn’t just for lovers. Sure, you’re bound to run into a honeymooning couple (or 10) and there’s probably some sort of drinking bingo game for spotting proposals along the Seine. But when you're traveling solo there will be zero fighting over who gets the last macaron. We’ve rounded up
- [Vessel: New York's Coolest New (Free) Attraction](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/vessel-new-yorks-coolest-new-free-attraction/) - By: Mike Joy, Couchsurfing Community ManagerTop photo by Mike Joy In a city of never-ending photo ops, the newly opened Hudson Yards has added yet another must-see stop on your next trip. If you know someone who has visited New York City in 2019, chances are you've seen a picture of them in front of
- [Meet a host: Gidon Jones](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/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 the backbone of Couchsurfing. Gidon Jones has been a member of the Couchsurfing community since 2012 and started hosting in late 2015. What made you decide to start hosting? I started hosting after being
- [The Perfect Day: Barcelona](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-perfect-day-barcelona/) - “Barcelona is a very old city in which you can feel the weight of history; it is haunted by history. You cannot walk around it without perceiving it.” ~Carlos Ruiz Zafón There is nowhere quite like Barcelona. Perched on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea with the breathtaking peaks of Montserrat rising over it, the city’s
- [Meet a host: Blanca Calafell](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/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 the backbone of Couchsurfing. Blanca Calafell has been a member of the Couchsurfing community since 2013. It wasn’t until a trip to Germany in 2015 that she began using the platform as a traveler. She
- [Featured Ambassador: Celebrating the Life of Massimo Bennardo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/celebrating-the-life-of-massimo-bennardo/) - For over 10 years, Massimo Bennardo dedicated himself to Couchsurfing. As an active host, surfer, event organizer, Community Manager, and Ambassador, few have given more to the Couchsurfing community than Massimo. Massimo passed away on July 11, 2017. Below is a guest blog post celebrating his life, written by his good friend and fellow Couchsurfing
- [Featured Ambassador: Steven Moskwa of Brisbane, Australia: 500 Couchsurfers and Counting](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/steven-moskwa-of-brisbane-australia-500-couchsurfers-and-counting/) - Name: Steven Moskwa Location: Brisbane, Australia, Queensland Claim to fame: Hosted over 500 Couchsurfers It was 2008 and Steven Moskwa had just returned to his home in Brisbane from an eight-week holiday in Europe. He was listening to an interview on the radio where an American Couchsurfing Ambassador was describing his experiences
- [Featured Ambassador: Magnus of the Collective Sunshine, Sweden](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/magnus-of-the-collective-sunshine-sweden/) - Name: Magnus Danielson Claim to fame: Runs a collective community house in Sweden Words of Wisdom: “Good decisions come from wisdom, wisdom comes from bad decisions” ------------ Magnus Danielson is the leader of the Collective Sunshine in Stockholm, Sweden. The Collective Sunshine is a community house made up of 12 people, most of whom
- [Featured Ambassador: Matthew Lafontaine of Oslo, Norway](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/matthew-lafontaine-of-oslo-norway/) - I was on my big backpacking trip in Xi’an in central China. I was surfing with a German engineer named Wilhelm who is about 30 years older than me. He was kind, tall, bald. I had heard about the spicy Szechuan cuisine in the neighboring region. We went to dinner, and feeling confident in my
- [Featured Ambassador: Giuseppe, Italian World Traveler and Resident of Groningen, The Netherlands](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-giuseppe-italian-world-traveler-and-resident-of-groningen-the-netherlands/) - Name: Giuseppe Member Since: 2004 Words of Wisdom: “Couchsurfing made me believe in a world where a stranger is just a friend who I haven’t met yet.” Giuseppe, know by his friends as Gius, is originally from Italy but has spent much of his life traveling and living abroad. He currently
- [Featured Ambassador: Artu, the chocolate-loving party animal of Uzice, Serbia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-artu-the-chocolate-loving-party-animal-of-uzice-serbia/) - “Have you ever wondered how it would be like to be a guest at someone's home? Or have guests at your place and make friends with people you've just met whether in your own country or far away? Ever needed travelling companions for a trip you've longed for but couldn't find any? Join CS and
- [Featured Ambassadors: Nick & Lauren of Denver, Colorado](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassadors-nick-lauren-of-denver-colorado/) - “We try not to have a dull moment. I tend to go 100% in all of life’s pursuits.” Nick has accomplished a lot during his short 25 years on Earth. He and his wife Lauren not only work full time, but also go to school full time. They are both avid runners, competing in marathons
- [A Perfect Week in Japan’s Noto Peninsula](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-perfect-week-in-japans-noto-peninsula/) - Some trips beg to cram as many sights into as few days as possible. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to sloooowwww it down and really take your time exploring a place. Get to third base with one place instead of playing the field, so to speak. Japan’s Noto Peninsula is just such a place, worthy of
- [The Digital Nomad: Six Ways to Earn Money While Traveling](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-digital-nomad-six-ways-to-earn-money-while-traveling/) - Have you been bitten by the travel bug? Want to extend your worldwide romp indefinitely? There are ways to make money, even when your address on your employment application is TBD. Read on for six of our favorite options to not only fund your taste for travel, but actually work hand-in-hand with it. Teach English
- [The Perfect Day: Rome](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-perfect-day-rome/) - “Rome was a poem pressed into service as a city.” - Anotole Broyard With its urban hustle and bustle set against the backdrop of centuries-old monuments and landmarks, there’s simply nowhere else in the world like Rome. One winding street after another teems with activity; travelers who can spare a bit of time to wander
- [Announcing the Couchsurfing hall of heroes contest!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/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 moving offices and we want to feature the people who we’re working for, our community of travelers. We know that Couchsurfing creates connections and lets travelers share their lives and moments of kindness every day.
- [Ringing in the New Year Around the World: How Different Cultures Will Celebrate 2019](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/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 to ring in the new year. Feasting in EstoniaHope you packed your stretchy pants—in Estonia it’s customary to have seven, nine, or even 12 meals on New Year’s, as a gesture of strength for the
- [8 Unique Holiday Traditions Around The World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/8-unique-holiday-traditions-around-the-world/) - Sure, you could spend Christmas around a tree, opening gifts with loved ones and enjoying a delicious meal together. But where’s the adventure in that? From setting giant straw goats on fire to a pooping yule log and St. Nick’s evil alter-ego, we’ve rounded up eight of our favorite … unique spins on the holidays
- [10 Epic Places to Celebrate Christmas in the U.S.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-epic-places-to-celebrate-christmas-in-the-u-s/) - If the plot of nearly every Christmas movie (like this one, this one, or this one) isn’t enough to convince you, sometimes spending the holidays at home isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Consider this license to dodge the dinner squabbles and family dysfunction for a year and seek out one of these spots
- [Travel Tales: The Kindness of Strangers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/travel-tales-the-kindness-of-strangers/) - There’s nothing like being on the road and having a complete stranger turn your day around or better yet—change your worldview. The world is a big place, with infinite destinations and myriad of cultures and peoples; traveling solo for long periods of time can make you feel at times lost and lonely but it only
- [Tremors in Japan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tremors-in-japan/) - By Gavin Williams, originally published in Beings Magazine, a print magazine about the human side of travel. 2018. Sometimes things are so perfect that they feel like they belong in the pages of a book rather than in reality. This was one of those times. It was perfect. Scarily perfect. I was sat at a
- [How to Find the Best Air Travel Deals Online](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-to-find-the-best-air-travel-deals-online/) - Snagging a great deal on your airline ticket is sometimes the linchpin to making an entire destination possible. Since you’re likely shelling out the most bucks for this aspect of your trip, it makes sense to do your due diligence and lock in the best pricing possible. With that said, it’s not always as easy
- [Incredible Halloween-Like Celebrations Around the World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/incredible-halloween-like-celebrations-around-the-world/) - Just because you’re too old to trick-or-treat (are you ever really too old to trick-or-treat?) doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the Halloween fun. Grab your best costume and join in one of these seven incredible Halloween celebrations from around the globe. Ireland Get your spook on where it all began. Halloween’s origins
- [6 Amazing Places in The Middle East For Solo Travelers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/6-amazing-places-in-the-middle-east-for-solo-travelers/) - The Middle East is a fascinating mix of cultures, sights, smells, and sounds. Unfortunately it’s often shrouded in negative media coverage, which can certainly give solo travelers pause. From the scents of spices coming from food stalls in Israel, to the majesty and mystery of the pyramids of Egypt, to standing at the crossroads of
- [Deja Surfing?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/deja-surfing/) - Déjà vu…..we’ve all had it happen: all of a sudden you feel like you’ve experienced the same moment before. Well, when you are lucky enough to meet up up with former hosts or surfers again I like to call it Déjà Surfing! Couchsurfing says we have friends all over the world we just haven’t met
- [6 Places in Asia For Vegan Travelers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/vegan-travel/) - If the old saying is true that we are what we eat, travel can occasionally refine us into the truest versions of ourselves as we get acquainted with a new culture via our lunch order. For vegan travelers, exploring new landscapes can provide both challenges and opportunities to honor the vegan lifestyle while experiencing new
- [A Love Letter to the Couchsurfing Community](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-love-letter/) - I always knew Couchsurfing was a community that was full of people that felt like distant family members scattered across the globe. It became a completely different experience, however, during my first Couch Crash to have all those people bursting with energy and passion for the movement come together in one place. This video is
- [10 Travel Hacks to Travel Smarter](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-travel-hacks/) - We’ve all heard the advice to “work smarter, not harder,” but what about traveling smarter? We champion anyone who sets out to travel hard—cramming everything they want to do into as few days as possible, or using precious vacation time to go all-out on a mountain climbing expedition—but every traveler should know how to travel
- [10 Places to Find The Best Whitewater Rafting Around The World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-best-whitewater-rafting/) - You can learn a lot about a place by understanding its relationship to water. From geology to drinking to agriculture to recreation to various spiritual and cultural practices, water tells an important story about the people who use it and inhabit its shores. Good news for adventurous travelers who want to experience new cultures without
- [The Perfect Day: Kigali, Rwanda](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/perfect-day-kigali/) - “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” ~Helen Keller Sitting just south of the equator in the African Great Lakes region, Rwanda boasts a stunningly beautiful landscape with infinite opportunities for the adventurous traveler. Known as the land of a thousand hills and a million smiles,
- [8 Festivals Not To Miss This Summer & Fall](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/8-festivals-not-to-miss-this-summer-fall/) - Load up your daypacks and dust off your comfy shoes, it’s Festival Season, friends. Whether it involves costumes and customs or simply taking in the action as a spectator, festivals around the world offer a unique and sensational way to experience and celebrate a new culture with the locals. Here are eight festivals that each
- [Location Error](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/location-error/) - On Sunday afternoon Couchsurfing was notified of an error on the website and we released a fix within 3 hours. This error intermittently exposed coded location related information in some URLs on the website. While this only impacted a small minority of users, we are nonetheless taking additional measures with help from a third party
- [I Would Never Travel Without Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/i-would-never-travel-without-couchsurfing/) - Hello everyone, My name is Blair and I am a Canadian who traveled for years using Couchsurfing, and these are some of the memorable experiences I have had because of CS: (1) In Argentina, I stayed with an artist in Mendoza and wrote a story in his home that later won a literary award.
- [Couchsurfing, A Friendship That Never Ends](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-a-friendship-that-never-ends/) - 2.5 years ago today, I was sent to Cebu to work away for the first time. I was kind of afraid, as much as I was excited for what was in store for me. The first few days were not really as complicated as I thought, probably because I have a friendly nature and I
- [This Happened When I Tried Couchsurfing for the First Time](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/this-happened-when-i-tried-couchsurfing-for-the-first-time/) - I honestly don’t know if this blog post could ever do my first Couchsurfing experience justice, but I will still give it a try. I have read that a lot of travelers have used this hosting platform: some of their experiences were good, and some were not. Of course, safety is an issue here as
- [Vegan Couchsurfing in Spain](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/vegan-couchsurfing-in-spain/) - My Search for the Perfect Couchsurfing Host Fun fact: I hosted someone a couple of years ago and had a great experience but I, myself, have never tried Couchsurfing. So I thought, why not try it out when I'm in Spain? But I had one very important requirement. My host must be vegan. Why? Because
- [Crossing Switzerland by foot : from Couchsurfer to Couchsurfer](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/crossing-switzerland-by-foot-from-couchsurfing-to-couchsurfing/) - Last December we crossed Switzerland from West (Geneva) to East (Rorschach). We did it mostly by foot but we also did a little bit of hitchhiking to join our Couchsurfing host in time for Christmas. During this trip we slept 18 nights in Couchsurfers' houses, 18 unique hosts and wonderful evenings. Let’s introduce ourselves first.
- [Couchsurfing Europe: Amsterdam & Prague](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-europe-amsterdam-prague/) - Please read the original post on my travel blog at https://travelinfools.com/couchsurfing-europe/. ----------- It’s been a little over a year and a half since I Couchsurfed Europe with one of my best lovely ladies, Ms. Erin Callahan of Austin, Texas. We’d both never been, we both wanted to go, so we both did. Easy enough. I was
- [Meet William: A Couchsurfer in Los Angeles](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/meet-william-a-couchsurfer-in-los-angeles/) - Imagine arriving at your host's house in the middle of Hollywood, California. You are welcomed by the cutest 3 year old boxer who licks your face as you sit down. You’re offered a cold beer and some mac-n-cheese. Your host shows you their recently patented invention - a retractable flower box that allows residents of
- [Why You Should Start Talking to Strangers #4 - Taiwanese Generosity](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/why-you-should-start-talking-to-strangers-4-taiwanese-generosity/) - Originally posted here in both English and French. and can be read in both English and French!) SOME TRADITIONAL VILLAGE SOUTH OF TAIPEI, TAIWAN May 2017 It all started with a simple message on Couchsurfing. Vita was inviting me to stay over at her place near the Taoyuan airport when I was getting to Taiwan.
- [Couchsurfing Asean Couchcrash event in Kuala Lumpur](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-asean-couchcrash-event-in-kuala-lumpur/) - Original article posted on DriftSoul.com. One of the best things I have ever done in my life was when joining Couchsurfing. Recently, there was a big Couchsurfing event which happened in Malaysia that was called CS Asean Couch Crash 2018. It took place on February 10th and 11th with around 120 people and was held at Tadom
- [Kasol – The Unraveling Hippie land in the North of India](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/kasol-the-unraveling-hippie-land-in-the-north-of-india/) - The Journey I heard mixed reviews about Kasol, a tiny village in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. People would tell me all kinds of stories about Kasol-- some good, others bad. But I was pretty much determined to visit this place. Since my husband is from Shimla which is also in Himachal, it was his
- [Couchsurfing- Uniting People](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-uniting-people/) - Many of our friends in Couchsurfing know a little about the story, but when other people ask us, "so, how do you know each other?" The best answer is that we met in a social network where members use it to host each other while they’re traveling. For those who are not familiar with the
- [I planned my own event while visiting Reykjavik and this is what happened](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/i-planned-my-own-event-while-visiting-reykjavik-and-this-is-what-happened/) - Thanks to airline price wars that put flights to Europe at an all-time low during the summer of 2017, my one week cycling tour around the Netherlands became a three-week adventure abroad. I decided to take advantage of the increasingly popular stopover option offered by Iceland Air and Wow Airlines and had given myself 5
- [Hosting from the backroads of the American Deep South](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/hosting-from-the-backroads-of-the-american-deep-south/) - “I always remember a country by its people, so we want to surf to meet 'The Real America'!” I received this message while living in a crossroads town in the Mississippi Delta called Tallulah. It came from a Dutch guy named Joost, who was road-tripping from Chicago to New Orleans with his friends Bob and
- [Couchsurfing great even for seniors](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-great-even-for-seniors/) - A word to seniors who may be pondering joining Couchsurfing and wondering about its value. I have now CSed in 4 countries: Egypt, Bolivia, Brazil and USA Virginia and have found it to be enlightening and an excellent way to engage with local people eager to host foreigners passing through. It has been a totally
- [2017 in Scary Moments and What I Learned From Them](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/2017-in-scary-moments-and-what-i-learned-from-them/) - 2017 was a scary year. From getting an IUD, to traveling solo to 3 countries for nearly 3 months, to getting a mastectomy, these scary moments taught me to make the most of each situation. Here’s a breakdown of the year by month and what I learned from each. January I learned that it is
- [A very cultural week](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-very-cultural-week/) - Hey travel addicts! My husband Dan and I are happy travel addicts too! We have visited many countries. I think at the last count it was around 35. Anyway, although we rarely stay with Couchsurfing hosts, we do frequently host Couchsurfers, or meet up with them in different locations around the world. We have attended
- [My wonderful Couchsurfing experience](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/my-wonderful-couchsurfing-experience/) - Hey everyone. I’m Maca, a 23 year old journalist. I born and live in Antofagasta, a city in the north of Chile. When I started to live on my own I decided to use this app to host people. I’ve always been curious about other cultures and I hate the routine so... My first surfer
- [How I almost didn't fall in love with Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-i-almost-didnt-fall-in-love-with-couchsurfing/) - As a Nicaraguan, you grow up with fear. Fear that your family, your friends, your co-workers and people in general put in your head. Fear of uncertainty, to leave the comfort of your home. Fear of living. I have had the privilege of having an economically stable family in an economically unstable country, but I
- [The Piñata Adventure](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-pinata-adventure/) - On boxing day, while going through the hour-long (which eventually totaled 4.5 hours) questioning (with a complementary body search, of course) in Cyprus flying to Tel Aviv, the Israeli officers asked, “Why would you use Couchsurfing? What would the host get out of it?” “Well, for the cultural exchange! Don’t you think it’s amazing to
- [2018 is My Family's 10th Anniversary of Hosting Couchsurfers from Around the World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/2018-is-my-familys-10th-anniversary-of-hosting-couchsurfers-from-around-the-world/) - Hello CSers, We are greeting to you from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to say we already have 10 wonderful years of Couchsurfing behind us. In the last 10 years we hosted more than 500 travelers from 50 countries. We host in order to share our Mongolian lifestyle and to get to know the civilization of the people
- [Why travelling with little money is the best](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/why-travelling-with-little-money-is-the-best/) - Dan Kieran writes in The Idle Traveller: If you have to rely on other people, you are forced to be open and engage with them, which quickly spreads the notion of friendship and community. One person leads you to another further along your path or pushes you in a slightly different direction from the one you
- [Couch Surfing is the best idea since the dishwasher!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couch-surfing-is-the-best-idea-since-the-dishwasher/) - OK, I admit the first time I heard of Couchsurfing I thought it sounded dangerous and strange. I poked around some and found a girl's testimony of staying with a family in Mongolia and how awesome they were to her. They shared one room in a round enclosure that was their house and they had
- [The Devil's Pool, Victoria Falls: What To Know Before Jumping In!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-devils-pool-victoria-falls-what-to-know-before-jumping-in/) - Ever since I was a kid, I have had vivid dreams of flying over the lush African landscape, and about flying over and around Victoria falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya, or "The Smoke that Thunders"). Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world. The Devil's Pool, at the falls' edge, hadn't been in the picture—yet. Since I
- [Couchsurfing on a Feather Duvet](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-on-a-feather-duvet/) - From https://blog.nopensionwilltravel.com/2013/08/16/couchsurfing-on-a-feather-duvet/ When we told our senior friends we were going Couchsurfing in Provence, many of them had never even heard of Couchsurfing. Most of the rest expressed strong reservations about crashing on someone’s uncomfortable couch. By the time we headed for the airport, we were confident we’d find more comfortable sleeping arrangements. Couchsurfing.org is
- [National meetings in Mexico](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/national-meetings-in-mexico/) - Couchsurfing is not only a community for travelers who host and “surf”, In Mexico we also organize a big meetup every year in a different city of our country during the second long weekend in November. For example in 2017 our annual meeting was celebrated at Morelia. In particular, for us has been to plan
- [A Blind Traveller's Couchsurfing Experiences](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-blind-travellers-couchsurfing-experiences/) - I’ve been travelling the world for 20 years and been Couchsurfing since 2008, having been in various interesting countries from Indonesia and Papua New Guinea to Hungary and Slovakia- Kenya to Coasta Rica, French Guiana to Malaysia. I’ve slept in everything from a king-size bed in Israel to a mat on the floor in Japan,
- [Announcing the 2018 Couchsurfing Calendar Contest!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/announcing-the-2018-couchsurfing-calendar-contest/) - Edit: We've extended the submission period until 5pm PST on November 6, 2017 due to a high number of last minute entries! Submit a photo from 2017 of a memorable Couchsurfing experience and be featured in the Couchsurfing calendar! Last year, we held an awesome photo contest and made this calendar to share with the Couchsurfing
- [Drawn to the Dark: Explorations in Scare Tourism around the World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/drawn-to-the-dark-explorations-in-scare-tourism-around-the-world/) - Couchsurfing has given me the ultimate Halloween adventure. As a life-long horror and monster fan, I spent a year traveling the globe to seek out monster characters in various cultures. After reaching out to hosts in eleven countries and telling them about my plans, I was thrilled to discover people who were as ecstatic about the adventures as I was. With their help, I had the privilege of attending shows
- [Hans from Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-host-hans-from-rotterdam-netherlands/) - Meet Hans, a host in Rotterdam, Netherlands and one of Couchsurfing’s most active hosts. A cyclist, racewalking judge, and economics teacher, Hans has hosted over 800 surfers from dozens of countries around the world since 2014. The best way to get to know Hans is through the hundreds of references from his grateful guests: “What
- [Featured Ambassador: Celebrating 10 Years of Couchsurfing with CYBERCHI](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-celebrating-10-years-of-couchsurfing-with-cyberchi/) - Chris, also known by his Couchsurfing username of CYBERCHI, is a Couchsurfing Ambassador, Host, Event Organizer and much more. Today, September 10, 2017, he's celebrating a whopping 10 years on Couchsurfing! Chris first joined Couchsurfing in 2007, shortly after he moved to London and joined Couchsurfing for the variety of offline and online interactions that
- [Maski Haile](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-maski-haile/) - Name: Maski Haile Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada From: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia One amazing thing she’s done: Backpacked from Cape Town to Cairo using public transport, hitchhiking, and Couchsurfing for nine months Current Mission: Finishing her book “As much as I love traveling and meeting new people, there is nothing that warms my heart and makes
- [Iain McGeachin: Walking Around Europe to Raise Awareness for Ataxia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/iain-mcgeachin-walking-around-europe-to-raise-awareness-for-ataxia/) - When Iain McGeachin was diagnosed with spinocerebellar ataxia after 17 months of tests, doctors told him that eventually he would lose his ability to walk. But that news didn’t stop Iain from walking (and Couchsurfing) his way along a 500-mile stretch in Spain and completing walks in 10+ European cities to raise awareness for his
- [Featured Ambassador: Liana from Bend, Oregon](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-liana-from-bend-oregon/) - “‘Less Vanity, More Planety.’ I made that up several years ago. What it means to me is that people should care less about the stuff they own and how they look, and more about the other people on earth and taking care of the planet.” Liana lives in Bend with her husband
- [The Bend Couch Crash 2017 - in the Wild with Zareen and Josh](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-bend-couch-crash-2017-in-the-wild-with-zareen-and-josh/) - You have friends all over the world. You just haven't met them yet. I've seen these words echoed all over the Couchsurfing website and even used them myself when describing Couchsurfing to other people. However, I did not realize how true it was until we got to Bend. Within 12 hours, I felt as if
- [Featured Ambassador: Hamza - From Morocco to Canada](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-hamza-from-morocco-to-canada/) - 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 Couchsurfing means something different to everyone. For Hamza Benhmani, it was a way for him to get involved in his new home of Quebec City.
- [Peter Gersten and the TBRC](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-tbrc/) - Name: Peter Gersten Location: Sedona, Arizona From: New York City Favorite hobbies: Hiking, binge-viewing DVDs, hiking, playing with my 5000 photos, hiking, hosting couchsurfers & hiking. Peter was born in New York City, and moved to Sedona in 2000 in order to pursue his personal mission of taking 1,111 people up to the
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to San Francisco](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-san-francisco/) - San Francisco is a city known for many great things. Rice-a-roni, cable cars, The San Francisco Giants, and the Golden Gate Bridge, just to name a few. It’s a city that draws upwards of 16 million visitors each year. When visiting a tourist destination of that magnitude, it can often become difficult to sift through
- [Featured Ambassador: Carlos](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-carlos/) - Name: Carlos Alvarez Location: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina Words of Wisdom: The World is much smaller than you think. Carlos Alvarez is a passionate, socially aware, self-proclaimed freedom fighter. He lives in a large Argentinian city called Rosario where he hosts surfers, sells (and reads) plenty of books, and keeps a travel blog with his
- [What does more funding mean for Couchsurfing? -- A conversation with CEO Tony Espinoza](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/what-does-more-funding-mean-for-couchsurfing-a-conversation-with-ceo-tony-espinoza/) - Our investors want to see CouchSurfing become something that really revolutionizes how people travel and connect. They’re looking at the power of that idea to create something totally new and essential.
- [A Couchsurfer's Guide to Detroit](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-couchsurfers-guide-to-detroit/) - 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 music world. Tourists flock to Detroit for its rich industrial and manufacturing history, the Movement festival or simply because they love Eminem’s 8 Mile.
- [Featured Ambassador: Nadia from Saarbrücken, Germany](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-nadia-from-saarbrucken-germany/) - 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. In 2009 Nadia joined the ranks of Australian Working Holiday Makers and enjoyed a full year of Couchsurfing Down Under. Nadia had read up on
- [Featured Ambassador: Steven from Okawa Village, Japan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-steven-from-okawa-village-japan/) - 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 motivate] more young people to travel and learn about people and culture. And when I say travel, I don't mean tour buses, 4-5 star hotels,
- [Product Update: Couch Request changes](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-profile-couchrequest/) - 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. We’ve made some changes that allow you to refer to the information in your host’s profile while you write your Couch Request. You can also
- [Featured Ambassador: THEINFAMOUSJ](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-ambassador-theinfamousj/) - 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 Meet Jen: A spirited social butterfly whose memorable username, The Infamous J, dates all the way back to her high school days. She exemplifies what it means to
- [Featured Couchsurfer: Jason from Connecticut, USA](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-couchsurfer-jason-from-connecticut-usa/) - Name: Jason Griffing Colchester, Connecticut Hosted 15 Surfers and surfed over 30 times in 24 cities across the world Words of Advice: "Don't look at Couchsurfing as a way to travel for free. Look at it as a chance to have unique experiences and create new friendships around the world." Since 2008, Jason has been
- [999 Surfers - The Goossens from Dendermonde, Belgium](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/999-surfers-the-goossens-from-dendermonde-belgium/) - Name: Lieke, Peter, and kids Dendermonde, Belgium Hosted 999 surfers Words of Inspiration: "We think it is important not to teach our children about hospitality, but to show them. We want them to know that all people are equal, no matter what skin color, religion, ethnicity, culture or language they speak." The Goossens have been
- [Product Update: Creating a Couch Request](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-creating-a-couch-request/) - Hosts, thanks for your feedback regarding Host Preferences that were released a few months ago. We’ve just released some updates to make sure your Host Preferences are enforced across the Couchsurfing website and apps. Surfers, next time you send a Couch Request, you’ll notice a few changes. The calendar has been refreshed, and shows when
- [Enter the 2017 Couchsurfing Calendar Contest!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/enter-the-2017-couchsurfing-calendar-contest/) - We love seeing your travel photos on Facebook and Instagram, and want the world to see them, too! Share your favorite photos with the Couchsurfing community for a chance to be featured in the 2017 Couchsurfing Calendar and to win a Couchsurfing T-shirt! How it works: Submit your favorite Couchsurfing photo from 2016 to the Contest
- [Thank You for a Wonderful Year, Couchsurfing!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/thank-you-for-a-wonderful-year-couchsurfing/) - 2017 is quickly approaching, and here at Couchsurfing HQ, we find ourselves reflecting on everything that has happened over the past year. From Couchsurfing Hangouts to improved tools for our Trust and Safety team, it’s been a really exciting year! What made us proud to be on the Couchsurfing Team this year: “Hearing Lieke’s story
- [In times of uncertainty, remember these words.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/in-times-of-uncertainty-remember-these-words/) - This message is the first thing Couchsurfing employees see as they walk into work: it constantly reminds us of the value of diversity, the importance of building a global community, and why Couchsurfing exists. Couchsurfing is about sharing your life, your experiences, your journey, and your home. In times of uncertainty and division, we take
- [Postcard Contest: Show us why you love Couchsurfing for the chance to win $100!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/postcard-design-contest/) - 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 Couchsurfing postcard we send to Verified members to confirm their address. We want the postcard to represent and celebrate the Couchsurfing Community - so who better
- [16 Places to Couchsurf in 2017](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/top-16-places-to-couchsurf-in-2017/) - 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 have an overall fantastic trip. Each of these cities has an active Couchsurfing community of hosts and a vibrant culture, making them the best places
- [Couchsurfing Staff Are Heading Out into the Wild](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-staff-are-heading-out-into-the-wild/) - Our Mobile Software Engineer, Nathaniel, spent over two years surfing with his wife, Kim, around the world. Dylan, a member since 2005 (and another of our software engineers), practiced yoga on a rooftop overlooking the Ganges River with a group of Couchsurfers. Nathaniel hitching a ride to the Dusseldorf airport with his host, Niels. There
- [How to Couchsurf Through Mexico: In the Wild with Martina](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-to-couchsurf-through-mexico-in-the-wild-with-martina/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We're hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing every week of the year. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Martina Steinmann Role: Community Manager Where to? Mexico City and Oaxaca, Mexico Couchsurfing
- [Couchsurfing Route 66 as a Family: In the Wild with Alex](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-route-66-as-a-family-in-the-wild-with-alex/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing every week of the year. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Alex Woolf Role: Senior iOS Engineer Where to? Kingman, Arizona and Las Vegas,
- [Cultural Connections in Thailand: In the Wild with Connor](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/cultural-connections-in-thailand-in-the-wild-with-connor/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing every week of the year. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Connor Schmidt Role: Community Support Lead Where to? Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand Couchsurfing
- [Community Living in Scandinavia: In the Wild with Paige](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/community-living-in-scandinavia-in-the-wild-with-paige/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Paige Haverstock Role: Community Team Where to? Stockholm, Sweden and Copenhagen, Denmark Couchsurfing makes a me a
- [Sharing Sweets in the "Big Apple" - In the Wild with Thomas](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/sharing-sweets-in-the-big-apple-in-the-wild-with-thomas/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Thomas Donohoe Role: Product Manager Where to? New York, United States Couchsurfing makes a me a better... person.
- [School and Safari in Kenya: In the Wild with Gemma](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/school-and-safari-in-kenya-in-the-wild-with-gemma/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Gemma Barlow Role: Senior iOS Developer Where to? Nairobi, Kenya Couchsurfing makes a me a better... communicator.
- [Sharing San Francisco through Food and Fog: Staying with Staff](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/sharing-san-francisco-through-food-and-fog-staying-with-staff/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Martina Steinmann Role: Community Manager Hosting travelers from... Prague, Czech Republic Couchsurfing makes me... more curious.
- [Travel and Roll in Oakland: Staying with Staff](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/travel-and-roll-in-oakland-staying-with-staff/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Kate and Nate Totten Role: Operations Manager Hosting travelers from... La Rochelle/Poitiers, France Couchsurfing makes me... more thoughtful
- [The Motorcycle Diaries: Staying with Staff](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-motorcycle-diaries-staying-with-staff/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Alex Paul Role: Engineer Hosting travelers from... Liaoning, China Couchsurfing makes me... a better member of our
- [Couchsurfing in Austin: In the Wild with Jen Billock](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/in-the-wild-with-jen-billock/) - Staff in the Wild is a Couchsurfing program that seeks to connect the staff at HQ with the community at large. We’re hosting travelers, organizing events, and will be out surfing around the globe. Request a staff member in your city! Name: Jennifer Billock Role: CEO Where to? Austin, Texas Couchsurfing makes me... think about
- [Our First Time: It's Like Hosting Old Friends - Staying with Staff](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/our-first-time-its-like-hosting-old-friends-staying-with-staff/) - We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe. Name: Mitch and Ellaine Role: Product Manager Hosting Travelers from… Wellington, New Zealand You know how when a great, old friend comes to visit, time flies as you tell stories, share meals, and enjoy each other’s company? That’s what it felt
- [Exploring Sydney - In the Wild with Iryna](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/exploring-sydney-in-the-wild-with-iryna/) - We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe! Name: Iryna Role: Engineering Team Surfing in… Sydney, Australia My journey to Sydney was like a dream came true. Australia has always felt distant to me, almost like another planet, like Venus or Mars. Looking for a Host It turned out that
- [Exploring Japan - in the Wild with Connor](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/4654-2/) - We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe! Name: Connor Role: Community Team Surfing in… Japan Japan has been on my travel list for some time now, and I was so excited when I found out I would be able to go Couchsurfing there! After my solo travel in Thailand in 2013,
- [Exploring Athens and Paros - in the Wild with Zareen](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/exploring-athens-and-paros-in-the-wild-with-zareen/) - We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe! Name: Zareen Role: Community Team Surfing in… Greece I’ve been to over 20 countries, but never have I felt like I understood a country in the same way as I did during my Staff in the Wild trip to Greece. Staying with locals opened my
- [Couchsurfing with an Infant - in the Wild with Mitch](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-with-an-infant-in-the-wild-with-mitch/) - We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe. Name: Mitch, Ellaine, and Sydney Role: Product Manager Surfing in… Montreal, Canada “I wouldn’t have guessed that having a 4 month old with us would actually make our Couchsurfing experience better, but it absolutely did. Hosts welcomed us in, their kids were
- [Adventures in Vietnam: In the Wild with Alli](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/adventures-in-vietnam-in-the-wild-with-alli/) - We’re hosting travelers, organizing events and will be out surfing around the globe! Name: Alli Role: Marketing Team Surfing in… Vietnam From the white-sand beaches on Phu Quoc Island to the bustling narrows street in the Old Quarter district in Hanoi, I was able to see so much of Vietnam that I would have missed without the
- [Product Update - Find the best places to go, all over the world.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-find-the-best-places-to-go-all-over-the-world/) - Looking for the best place to grab a beer in Santiago? One of the biggest benefits of Couchsurfing while you travel is having a local host who can share their favorite places in town. We recently added a new tab onto your profile to allow you to showcase your favorite places, both locally and from
- [Featured Couchsurfer - Syril from Bern, Switzerland](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-couchsurfer-syril-from-bern-switzerland/) - Name: Syril Eberhart Bern, Switzerland Surfed in over 14 countries and hosted over 20 surfers Words of Inspiration: "[Couchsurfing] gave me another image of foreigners, it made me more tolerant and taught me that money is not as important as many people think it is, and that sharing is better than possessing!" Syril traveled from Switzerland to Timor Leste,
- [Featured Couchsurfer - Lynette from Wellington, New Zealand](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-couchsurfer-lynette-from-wellington-new-zealand/) - Name: Lynette Strawbridge Wellington, New Zealand Hosted over 100 surfers Words of Advice: "Life isn't always about monetary gain." Lynette, from Wellington, New Zealand, has hosted an astonishing number of people since she joined the community at the beginning of this year. Since January, 2016, she's opened her home to over 140 people from about 22 countries. When
- [7 Things Learned While Couchsurfing in Iran](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/7-things-learned-while-couchsurfing-in-iran/) - Couchsurfing hosts open their homes every day to travelers and adventurers alike in nearly every country in the world. When people travel through Couchsurfing, they often gain access to places where travel is not always easy without the knowledge and insight of a local guide. One country where it can be difficult to travel without
- [Featured Couchsurfer: The 78 year old who has biked 10,000 miles](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-couchsurfer-the-78-year-old-who-has-biked-10000-miles/) - Ready to be inspired? Meet Ethel MacDonald, a 78-year-old sweetheart from Montana who has traveled over 10,000 miles in Europe and the U.S. on her bright pink bicycle. “People say that I inspire them. That’s nice if I can inspire more people to bike and stay active.” Ethel was a high school French teacher in
- [Product Update: Introducing the Host Calendar!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-introducing-the-host-calendar/) - Update February 21, 2017: This feature is now available on Android devices as well as iOS. Here at Couchsurfing HQ, we want to help you coordinate your next life-changing, unforgettable Couchsurfing experience easily and efficiently. We understand that your life is busy, and you don't want to have to constantly decline requests on dates that you
- [Product Update: Limited Introductions](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-limited-introductions/) - When you are Couchsurfing, it’s not about the places you stay, but the people you meet. Couchsurfing can be the best way to create lifelong friendships and unforgettable adventures, but sometimes our hosts feel overwhelmed by impersonal requests from new community members. To encourage our surfers to spend more time selecting hosts they’d like to
- [Product Update: Mutual Interests](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-mutual-interests/) - You have friends all over the world, you just haven’t met them yet. Let’s make it easier! A few months ago, with Friends in Common, we showed you how you’re connected to other members in the Couchsurfing community through the friends in your network. But even without any mutual friends, you have
- [Product Update: Local Advice](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-local-advice/) - The Couchsurfing community is a treasure trove of people who understand the challenges of traveling and are passionate about their hometown - who better to ask for advice? From transportation tips to the best place to buy tickets, you’ll soon be able to find advice easily on Couchsurfing. The concept of Local Advice is simple:
- [Featured Couchsurfer: Psychotraveller from Birmingham, England](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/featured-couchsurfer-psychotraveller-from-birmingham-england/) - Name: Aly (aka Psychotraveller) Birmingham, England Traveling for nearly 3 years Words of Inspiration: "The most precious moments in life are free. I’m not talking about the free accommodation, but the connections, the laughs, the stories, the beer shared on the balcony. You can’t buy those moments and they are the ones which will stick
- [Product Update: Share your favorite places to go!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-share-your-favorite-places-to-go/) - Ditch the guidebook and find the places that Couchsurfing hosts and travelers recommend and enjoy! With the new Favorites tab on your profile, you can now create a personal guidebook to share your favorite places with your guests and friends. Where are your favorite places to go? My Local Favorites You’re an expert in
- [Product Update: Profile Completeness Percentage](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-profile-completeness-percentage/) - Your profile acts as your face to the Couchsurfing community. It’s how Hosts decide whether they’d like to host you, who they’ll expect to see at the Event you’ve joined, etc. We want Couchsurfing profiles to be vibrant, complete, and be the core way you’re able to tell members you haven’t met yet who you are
- [Product Update: A new look for your Inbox!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-a-new-look-for-your-inbox/) - We’ve just updated the design to make the Inbox cleaner and more visually appealing. This redesign gives us a strong foundation for making upgrades to the Inbox in the future. While we haven’t changed or added any major features with this launch, we always appreciate your feedback on which ones you’d like to see next.
- [Product Update: Enhancements to the Reference System](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-enhancements-to-the-reference-system/) - Each month, hundreds of thousands of Couchsurfers have real-world experiences with one another. References are a powerful snapshot of these experiences, and our community writes more than 1 million references each year. People write references to express gratitude or provide helpful feedback, and they read references to learn more about people they haven’t met yet.
- [Our Hearts Are With Paris](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/our-hearts-are-with-paris/) - It is with the heaviest of hearts that we begin to reflect on the violence and tragedy that struck our world last week, and which has unfortunately become all too commonplace. The events in Paris last week were the latest in a long string of tragedies impacting the international community. As a global travel network,
- [12 Holiday Gifts For Every Couchsurfer On Your List](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/12-holiday-gifts-for-every-couchsurfer-on-your-list/) - The end of the year is a time to reflect on the people we met and the many experiences and memories we shared. The holidays are a great excuse to reach out to those people and recognize the impact they had in our lives, and gifts or kind gestures are a wonderful way to do just that. Here are 12
- [Couchsurfing With No Baggage](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-with-no-baggage/) - Guest post by Clara Bensen My partner Jeff and I like to do this thing where we jump on planes headed overseas with not much more than the clothes on our backs. It’s an experiment of sorts—one that we’ve tested five times, across 16 countries over the past three years—buy a ticket into one country and out of
- [Product Update: Maps, Praise, and References on your Profile](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-maps-praise-and-references/) - For active hosts like Simon in Clara, Ireland, Couchsurfing is “an exchange of ideas from other cultures, fostering an understanding between people of different ethnicities.” When he moved to Clara 6 years ago, he didn’t have any family or friends in the area, but “by hosting travelers from around the world on Couchsurfing, I am
- [Product Update: Thanks for Your Feedback about the Reference System!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-thanks-for-your-feedback-about-the-reference-system/) - Over the past several months, we have made many changes to both Member Profiles and to our Reference System, and we’ve received lots of excellent feedback from the Couchsurfing community. Here’s a recap of some of the new features: New Reference System – Members are often hesitant to leave honest assessments of their experience due
- [Announcing the Couchsurfing Store!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/announcing-the-couchsurfing-store/) - Love to show off your Couchsurfing pride? Now you can take your Couchsurfing game to the next level! We are excited to announce the launch of the Couchsurfing Store. Here you will find awesome gifts for yourself, your friends, and your hosts! From now until 2/29/2016, use the code “WELCOMECSSTORE1” to get 10% off
- [Couchsurfer Hosted 120 People & Traveled the World for 1,000 Days](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/host-120-people-travels-1000-days/) - Tomislav Perko, 30, had a career as a stockbroker. After quitting his job during the financial crisis in 2008, he decided to hit the road and become a travel writer. In 1,000 days of travel, Tomislav managed to wander around the world with just a little bit of money in his pocket by Couchsurfing, hitchhiking, and volunteering
- [10 Things to Do in . . . San Francisco!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/10-things-to-do-in-san-francisco/) - San Francisco, California is one of the world’s most vibrant, unique cities. Any San Francisco guidebook can show you a number of awesome places to visit, from gazing at the Golden Gate Bridge to exploring Alcatraz... … but here at Couchsurfing, we know that locals can teach you more about their city than any guidebook!
- [Product Update: Introducing "Friends in Common"!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-introducing-friends-of-friends/) - You're connected to Couchsurfers all over the world - and now you can see how. We’ve recently reintroduced a popular feature to show how you connect to other Couchsurfing members. You’ll now be able to see at a glance whether you have any friends in common with people who show up in search results,
- [Re-Introducing ... City Pages!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/re-introducing-city-pages/) - Finally! You’ve saved up, booked your flights and are ready to begin your next Couchsurfing adventure. What’s your first step? Your trip centers around your destination - and now Couchsurfing does too. We are excited to re-introduce City Pages - a Couchsurfing visitor’s center! Now you can see a city’s upcoming Events, Hosts, Travelers, and
- [Where are you celebrating International Couchsurfing Day on June 12?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/where-are-you-celebrating-international-couchsurfing-day-on-june-12/) - On June 12, 2004, the Couchsurfing website launched with the goal of connecting travelers to a global network of people willing to open up their homes and share their lives with strangers. Since its beginning, Couchsurfing has touched the lives of over 12 million people in over 200,000 cities and in all seven continents. At Couchsurfing
- ["Not Just Tourists" Shares Medical Supplies through Travelers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/not-just-tourists/) - A massive amount of valuable medical supplies get thrown away every day in Canada, and at the same time people around the world suffer from a lack of access to them. “Not Just Tourists” is a grassroots organization that collects these surplus medical supplies, packs them into 20 pound suitcases and gives them to travelers to take
- [Couchsurfing with a Family in Paris](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-with-a-family-in-paris/) - The Appleford family and their Couchsurfing hosts in Paris Learn how the Appleford family visits Paris and Couchsurfs along the journey! From TravellingApples.com: "Couchsurfing is a truly magical concept. People around the world are willing to open their homes to complete strangers for nothing in return other than the opportunity to share their experiences and the satisfaction
- [How Brandon Couchsurfed During His Book Tour](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/china-adventure-book-tour/) - Couchsurfer, Brandon Ferdig with a Couchsurfing event attendee in Brainerd, Minnesota and his book, Life Learned Abroad - Lessons Learned on Humanity from China "You should try Couchsurfing," said Brandon's friend Maggie weeks before taking off for an 8 month stay in Tanzania. His charter? To work at a village school teaching adolescent students how to use
- [Testing New Features for More Successful Connections](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/testing-new-features-for-more-successful-connections/) - In an ongoing effort to improve the Couchsurfing experience, we’re testing a new search feature in a handful of test cities: Paris, Seoul, Istanbul, Salt Lake City and Mexico City. We’re hoping that this feature will lead to more successful connections between surfers and hosts. Couchsurfers write over 66,000 Couchrequests per day. In a recent
- [Remembering Dahlia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/remembering-dahlia/) - We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic and untimely death of Dahlia Yehia, an American Couchsurfer who went missing last month while traveling in Nepal. On behalf of the entire Couchsurfing community, we extend our sympathies and condolences to Dahlia’s family and friends for their unthinkable loss. By all accounts, Dahlia was
- [Product update: here's the latest](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-update-heres-the-latest/) - Periodically we like to let the Couchsurfing community know what we’re working on and why. As you may know, we relaunched our entire platform last November with countless improvements from end-to-end. Since then, we have been working through a long list of features we’re looking forward to adding. A very long list. We use a straightforward framework to
- [International Couchsurfing Day at CSHQ](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/international-couchsurfing-day-2015/) - We're happy to have had over 300 people attend International Couchsurfing Day (or #CSDay) at Couchsurfing Headquarters on Friday, June 12th. Couchsurfers came from far and wide - volunteering to take photographs, play music, and otherwise contribute to this great event. The party, which felt more like a festival was full of interactive music, food,
- [Top 10 Things to Do in London](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-london/) - Top 10 Things is a new series the top things to do in cities all over the world, written by Couchsurfing Ambassadors who love where they live and want to share local favorites, unique hot spots, and random nooks with other adventurous Couchsurfers. The author is Carolina Are, a Couchsurfing Ambassador living in London. In 2014, she Couchsurfed across
- [What's New & Next - Adding Friends & Event Invites](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/whats-new-next-event-invites/) - We roll out updates to Couchsurfing’s services on a regular basis – here are some of the new features we recently released: New profile overview "at a glance" - this helps Couchsurfers easily see reviews and missing fields, which should prompt more fully filled out profiles and give Couchsurfers quick insight on a specific Couchsurfer.
- [17 Ways Couchsurfers Show Gratitude](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/how-couchsurfers-say-thank-you/) - Recently, we asked Couchsurfers how they thank their hosts and the responses were nothing short of inspiring. Since Couchsurfing is based on generosity and cultural exchange (no money ever changes hands between surfers and hosts), people find unique and meaningful ways to say thank you. Need ideas on how to show your Couchsurfing host gratitude?
- [Couchsurfing & The Language of Kindness](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-language-of-kindness/) - Jordan Phoenix is walking the West Coast by foot, sojourning to better understand social issues like poverty, housing, and underemployment - and along the journey, he's Couchsurfing! Jordan Phoenix on West Coast Walking / Couchsurfing Adventure "By far, the most inspiring thing that I've discovered during the journey is how amazing the Couchsurfing community has been. From
- [6 Pieces of Travel Wisdom from Couchsurfing Around the World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/6-pieces-of-travel-wisdom/) - Couchsurfer Kate Ashley set off to chase a dream last year: traveling around the world via Couchsurfing and public transit. Six months later she emerged with a shorter haircut, a taste for catfish poboys, and an arm’s-length list of pointers for voyaging like a pro. Couchsurfing is part of how Kate found her sense of
- [Wanderlust or Genetics: Are You Born to Travel?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/wanderlust-or-genetics/) - There seem to be some people that have an inherent need to hit the road, while others aren't all of that mesmerized by the opportunity to cross seas and experience new cultures. It's as if we're not all programmed the same way. New research suggests that there is a gene specific to "wanderers," making them more
- [Announcing the "New Inbox" on Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/announcing-the-new-inbox/) - We roll out updates to Couchsurfing on a regular basis – this time we're releasing an entirely new inbox! The new inbox has many features, including: Message templates - you can create your own custom message templates for things like: fun things to do in your city, house rules, directions, etc. Once you save a message template, you
- [Why we Couchsurf: Join the circus? Travel to foreign lands? Redefine normal.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/why-we-couchsurf-join-the-circus-travel-to-foreign-lands-redefine-normal/) - Couchsurfers write in to us every day with stories of how we can see the world through each other (re)define what’s possible. Rethinking Normal Paolo left southern Italy in September and started a worldwide hitch hiking tour. Before he left, he said, “for me it was strange that someone could host strangers in their own
- [Product Updates: Travelers Nearby, Events and Radius Search](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-updates-travelers-nearby-events-and-radius-search/) - We roll out updates to Couchsurfing’s services on a regular basis – here are some of new features you might have noticed recently: Event Notifications by Email: Notifications about Couchsurfers looking for hosts, planning events and having discussions near you. Since we started sending notifications earlier this month, we’ve seen event RSVPs increase around the
- [Ask the CEO: Revenue at Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/ask-the-ceo-revenue-at-couchsurfing/) - When people ask me how Couchsurfing will make money, my answer is pretty simple: we’ll experiment with well-understood monetization models to see what works best for the community and the company. Experimenting means we’ll test, iterate and learn. Couchsurfing’s revenue, at present, comes from its Verification service. Members have been asking for a long time
- [What’s Changed & What’s Next? Language, Inbox, Calendar](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/whats-changed-whats-next-language-inbox-calendar/) - We'll be making changes and additions to Couchsurfing more or less daily. Here are some of the things we've added or changed in the past few weeks. Calendar connections – add travel and event information to your calendar of choice. You can choose to sync individual events or all of your Couchsurfing activity with Google,
- [What’s next on Couchsurfing?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/whats-next-on-couchsurfing/) - We made major changes to Couchsurfing this month. As a small team with limited resources, we prioritized bringing you the service’s most important features in rebuilt form. We launched the new platform without having replicated all of the features of the old one. But we’re working on adding new settings and tools over time. Some
- [What’s changed on Couchsurfing?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/whats-changed-on-couchsurfing/) - Short Answer? Everything. We rebuilt the entire platform, from the web servers to the databases. The previous website was built – largely by volunteers – over a ten-year period. As a result, we accumulated a lot of “tech debt” (engineering-speak for inefficiency due to poor or outdated systems and infrastructure), which meant that the site
- [The future of Couchsurfing is on the way!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-future-of-couchsurfing-is-on-the-way/) - We're about to launch a brand new Couchsurfing - a new website, new mobile apps, and a completely new technical infrastructure. Hear what CEO Jennifer Billock has to say about what Couchsurfing means for the world and how we'll build the future of the service together with the global community. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates about
- [An all new Couchsurfing is coming next week](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/an-all-new-couchsurfing-is-coming-next-week/) - Big changes are coming to Couchsurfing. Next week we’ll be unveiling an entirely new website and updated iOS and Android apps - we have rebuilt our entire technical infrastructure from the ground up. Couchsurfing’s services will be temporarily inaccessible next week while we switch over to the new system. You will not be able to
- [Inside the Rebuild – Couchsurfing engineers and beta testers at work](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/inside-the-rebuild-couchsurfing-engineers-and-beta-testers-at-work/) - We’ve written before about why Couchsurfing’s technology needs an update – and about the members who continue to test and provide feedback on our new site. Let’s take a behind-the-scenes peek at the small team of engineers who’ve been working on these changes from our office in San Francisco, with the help of beta testing
- [Rebuilding our technical infrastructure](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/weve-been-listening-our-major-website-rebuild-and-what-it-fixes/) - The Couchsurfing website is a powerful tool that members use to make incredible connections each day. But its infrastructure is old. Really old – Couchsurfing’s codebase dates back a decade (approximately an eternity, in website time). We’ve been rebuilding the site’s infrastructure (which also powers our mobile applications) behind the scenes for the past several months.
- [Beta testing is underway!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/beta-testing-is-underway/) - Feedback from the Couchsurfing community is always a critical part of our process as we make changes (and hopefully improvements) to the website and mobile apps. Every time we work on a major change, we involve members. Whether it’s bringing Couchsurfers into the office to review early designs or forming a full beta panel to
- [Thanks to two stars in our community](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/thanks-to-two-stars-in-our-community/) - Couchsurfing Headquarters is saying farewell – for now – to two members of our staff. Massimo Bennardo and Martina Steinman both left their full time positions with the company this month, and we wanted to take a moment to thank them for their huge contribution to the company’s work over the last two years. They’re
- [Couchsurfing HQ Leadership Update](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/leadership-update/) - Last October, I took on the role of Interim CEO during a time of extraordinary change at Couchsurfing. Since then I’ve been working with our team to address longstanding technical challenges. Our goal: to make the site easier to use and more helpful for members as they travel and connect. Today I’m delighted to accept
- [Hammertime Post Office](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/hammertime-post-office/) - Why The same conclusion has been arrived at a few times: the site and its underlying technologies need to be rebuilt. And attempts to rebuild it have been initiated more than once. Which is part of the current problem: we’re managing a system that is a complex web of multiple sites in various states
- [International Couchsurfing Day, June 12 2014!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/international-couchsurfing-day-june-12-2014/) - On June 12th, we celebrated International Couchsurfing Day. Ever since its beginnning, Couchsurfing has touched the lives of over eight million people across the world. Last week many of us came together to celebrate 15 years of an incredible community. Here at the Couchsurfing Headquarters, International Couchsurfing Day was a huge success! Sharing travel stories
- [Hosting a Band on Tour: Couchsurfer Tom hosts the “BOATS”](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/hosting-a-band-on-tour-couchsurfer-tom-hosts-the-boats/) - Have you ever hosted a band? Tom has and he loved it. Couchsurfing is a great opportunity for musicians to connect with people who know the local music scene. At the same time, it spares bands the boredom and cost of a hotel and allows them to spend their budgets on what they do best:
- [Couchsurfing: there’s an app for that!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-theres-an-app-for-that-android-beta-starts-today/) - Nearly two years ago, the Couchsurfing team built mobile applications (for iOS and Android platforms) supporting the basic functions of the service. This week marks the first of many product announcements we’ll have this year - we’ve got new apps! Download the newest version of the Couchsurfing app here: What's new? The new apps support
- [Hailey's Journey - A Solo Woman Traveler Explores the World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/haileys-journey-a-solo-woman-traveler-explores-the-world/) - What is it like to use Couchsurfing as a young solo female traveler? We talked to Hailey about her passion for traveling and her experience using Couchsurfing as a solo woman traveler. Hailey joined Couchsurfing in October 2012 and recently set off for a 4 month trip to Iceland, Greece, India and Cambodia. You can follow her adventures
- [Website Stability Improvements](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/website-stability-improvements/) - Remember when we said we would make the website more stable and more reliable? Well, we have been working hard on making our platform just that: more stable and more reliable. We recognize that no matter what we do with new and improved features, if the site is not available and speedy, it is not serving
- [Family Couchsurfing with Bruno](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/family-couchsurfing-with-bruno/) - Couchsurfing with a family is a bit different. But what is it like? We interviewed Couchsurfing Ambassador Filippo about about his experiences Couchsurfing with his family. Filippo Occhipinti joined Couchsurfing in 2005 and has hosted hundreds of travelers in his home in Palermo (Sicily, Italy). His life changed radically when he married fellow Couchsurfer Marianna and their son Bruno was
- [Your new "Home" Page is here](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/your-new-home-page-is-here/) - There’s a something new on our website you should check out! We listened to your input: you need to be able to view your upcoming Couchsurfing activities at one glance and use the core features of the website more easily. As of today, your “home” page is no longer your local Place Page but a
- [Our Couchsurfing Ambassador Program](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/our-couchsurfing-ambassador-program/) - We recently launched a new program to appreciate and highlight some of our most engaged members, our Couchsurfing Ambassadors. Ambassadors live and breathe Couchsurfing and embody our Core Values - every day. They have been chosen to participate in this program because of the amazing ways in which they participate in Couchsurfing and their passion
- [Increasing Website Stability](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/increasing-website-stability/) - One of our main priorities as a company right now is increasing the stability and performance of our website. It's not as reliable as it needs to be, and it's important for us to change that. One of our main problems currently is with one of our hosting providers and their hardware. We've kicked off
- [Changes at HQ](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/changes-at-hq/) - This morning, Couchsurfing’s leadership team announced some changes to the staff that we wanted to pass along to the community. A letter from Tony Espinoza: Dear Couchsurfing - Couchsurfing began as a global movement, and I am honored to have been part of its transformation into a mission-driven startup with a deep sense of purpose.
- [Wondering what we’re up to at CSHQ?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/wondering-what-were-up-to-at-cshq/) - We are always working to make Couchsurfing a better place for you to find hosts, surfers and events. Here’s what we’re focused on right now: New Dashboard Our next release will de-emphasize Place Pages, instead bringing users to a new dashboard as their “home” screen. The dashboard will allow you to quickly and easily see:
- [A New Way to Discover Couchsurfing Events Around the World](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-new-way-to-discover-couchsurfing-events-around-the-world/) - Couchsurfing is a way of life, not just a way to travel. We’ve seen Couchsurfers fly to Mongolia specifically to stay with a specific host and visit Berlin just to attend the local Couch Crash. In our quest to not only create connections that last, but inspire them in the first place, we’ve launched Global Events so
- [Say Hello to Community Manager, Massimo Bennardo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/say-hello-to-community-manager-massimo-bennardo/) - We’re so excited to welcome long-time member Massimo Bennardo to the Couchsurfing team. Massimo joins us as a Community Manager, where he’ll work with the rest of the Community team to develop a strong connection between HQ and our members. We’ll let him introduce himself; please join us in wishing him a warm welcome (that’s
- [The Future of Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-future-of-couchsurfing/) - Dear Couchsurfers, For the past few months I’ve been surfing, hosting and spending time in the Ambassador’s forum answering questions. I’ve met some incredibly inspiring Couchsurfers along the way -- people who literally live and breathe CS. I also went out of my way to spend time with those who are deeply critical of headquarters.
- [The Couchsurfing Events System: Now With Co-Organizers and Calendar View!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/the-couchsurfing-events-system-now-with-co-organizers-and-calendar-view/) - Over the past week we've rolled out a few more changes to the events system. Based on your feedback, you can now you can add another organizer (or organizers) to your events. Just search by username on the "Create an Event" page to add as many as you'd like. See the multi-organizer tool in action below!
- [Changes to our Terms of Use](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/changes-to-our-terms-of-use/) - Last month we made some small but significant changes to our Terms of Use. Based on member input, we have further limited the rights that we have to Member Content under Section 4.3 and included plain-English annotations to help make certain sections easier to understand. If you want to see all the changes that we made, you can track everything in redline here.
- [Updates to the Couchsurfing Events System](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/updates-to-the-couchsurfing-events-system/) - Thanks everyone for all your fantastic feedback so far on our Events system. Today we released a few new features! 1. Members who join a public event may now invite people to it. Check out any public event you've joined to see this in action. 2. Members who create a private event can allow their guests
- [Member Removal: Is Couchsurfing Censoring the Community by Removing Outspoken Members?](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/member-removal-is-couchsurfing-censoring-the-community-by-removing-outspoken-members/) - There’s a rumor circulating that Couchsurfing removes members because they are outspoken or don’t agree with the organization. We have a passionate, involved, and vocal community. We absolutely do not remove member accounts for dissenting opinion. We haven’t, and we won’t. Couchsurfing is a community of difference, tolerance, and cultural exchange. It’s our goal to
- [Learning Quickly and Iterating Against Real Data (or, Why We Release Systems Without Features We Publicly Admit We’d Like to Have)](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/learning-quickly-and-iterating-against-real-data-or-why-we-release-systems-without-features-we-publicly-admit-wed-like-to-have/) - Konawaba, Couchsurfers! Today we’re addressing a question from the Beta Panel: Why does Couchsurfing launch new systems on the website without obvious features? We’ve been discussing how this strategy applies to the Events system as we get close to launch. There are a few additional features that members of the Beta Panel have requested we
- [Community Safety and Profile Deletion](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/community-safety-and-profile-deletion/) - Hi Couchsurfers! We are sometimes asked about member profile removal and why we may have chosen to take a particular action. There are a number of reasons why someone's profile might be removed from the system, and we will never discuss the specifics of any one member's case, but I thought I'd share some of
- [Launching Events in Early March: Community Update 2.13.13](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/launching-events-in-early-march-community-update-2-13-13/) - Privet, Couchsurfers! We’re really excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new Events system. Members of the beta panel have been working with us to test Events for almost two months now, and we can’t wait to share it with the larger community very soon. Background Before we started developing Events, we already had
- [Place Page design updates and retiring Community Details: Community Update 2.6.13](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/place-page-design-updates-and-retiring-community-details-community-update-2-6-13/) - Hello Couchsurfers, I’m Sam Houston, Community Manager at Couchsurfing HQ. I’m writing this week’s blog post to let you know about a few upcoming Place Page changes, including the retiring of the Community Details section. What we’ve been working on This week, the product team is still working on some underlying changes to the way
- [Still Waters Run Deep: Community Update 1.30.13](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/still-waters-run-deep-community-update-1-30-13/) - Bonjour, Couchsurfers! This week we’ve already released a few small changes and will be releasing a handful more. We’ve started work on some larger, structural issues with Places that won’t be visible for a while, but will ultimately make them much more useful. What we’ve released recently We’re still in the process of figuring out
- [January Couchsurfing Webcast Panel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/january-couchsurfing-webcast-panel/) - This past Sunday, we held our second live webcast, this time with a panel discussion! CEO Tony Espinoza, Vice President of Product Development Andrew Geweke, Product Manager Merci Grace and Community Outreach Manager Colleen Sollars took your questions live and talked about future plans for Couchsurfing. To those of you who submitted questions, thank you
- [Big Things Have Small Beginnings: Community Update 1.24.13](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/big-things-have-small-beginnings-community-update-1-24-13/) - Hello Couchsurfers! I’m delighted to be sharing our ongoing product development updates with you on the Couchsurfing blog. We’ve heard you ask to be more easily informed about upcoming features, site improvements, and bug fixes. Many improvements are a direct result of conversations in the Feedback Forums, Beta Group, Twitter, Facebook, and our monthly webcast.
- [Archived Couchsurfing Webcast Ready to Watch](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/archived-couchsurfing-webcast-ready-to-watch/) - Yesterday we hosted our first-ever all-community webcast. We took your questions live and we're excited that so many people showed up to both support and question us. We hope to see you next time If you weren't able to attend. We've archived the video so you can watch it from the comfort of your own
- [Behind the scenes @Couchsurfing: Meet our Media Intern!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/life-at-couchsurfing-meet-our-media-intern/) - The CouchSurfing Team is made up of some of the brightest, quirkiest, and friendliest people you'll ever meet. In fact, it's about time you did! Today, we introduce you to our wildly creative, highly tech-savvy, and enviably photogenic Media Intern. CouchSurfers of the world, Tammy Hagans. What do you at CouchSurfing? I work with the Media and
- [More information on our new Privacy Policy and Terms of Use](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/more-information-on-our-new-privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/) - Read this Deutschen or Français Recently, we announced that we’re updating our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use to bring them up to date with our new services, such as the mobile apps, and US privacy law. Since then, we’ve seen that, of members who have concerns, many of them are centered around the same topics.
- [Behind the scenes at Couchsurfing: Max Edmands](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/behind-the-scenes-at-couchsurfing-max-edmands/) - Part of an ongoing series where we interview members of the CouchSurfing staff about the work that’s going on behind the scenes. Previously: Andrew Geweke and Tony Espinoza. This week: Max Edmands, Web Developer. Meredith Hutcheson: What’s your role on the CouchSurfing team? Max Edmands: I am a web developer. So basically that means that
- [Couchsurfing raises $15 million to improve our website and mobile apps!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/couchsurfing-raises-15-million-to-improve-our-website-and-mobile-apps/) - Today, we announced that we have raised $15 million in funding. This is exciting news! It means that we can keep our energy where it belongs: on rebuilding the website and enhancing our mobile apps so that they better support our community. This financing gives us the time we need to approach that project carefully
- [Bringing our website up to date](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/bringing-our-website-up-to-date/) - For years, when I’ve met people and told them who I work for, one of the most common reactions has been something along the lines of: I love CouchSurfing! But… the website… is kind of… I immediately reassure them that they’re not offending me. I know it, the engineers know it, we all know it:
- [A letter from Casey](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-letter-from-casey/) - Dear Couch Surfers, Thirteen years ago, CouchSurfing was nothing but an idea and a project that I worked on from home in the evenings and on weekends. Now CouchSurfing is woven into the lives of millions of people and we have a full-time staff of nearly 30 employees. I have actually been able to witness
- [Our Android App is Here!](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/our-android-app-is-here/) - Very soon, we want you to have the ability to tap into the CouchSurfing community anytime, anywhere, both through the site and on your phone. We're going to be adding lots of great features to the app as time goes on.
- [We're going mobile](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/were-going-mobile/) - Our new app and a site upgrade are on the way The CouchSurfing community has long been asking for better tools, and our team is hard at work making it happen. We’re taking our first steps towards making a CouchSurfing experience that’s as on-the-go as you are. So, what’s in store? The CouchSurfing App, Version
- [Announcing our new CEO](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/announcing-our-new-ceo/) - Dear CouchSurfers, It’s been a crazy eight years since CouchSurfing launched. The community has grown beyond our wildest dreams. Throughout all of it, our job — and the job of the CouchSurfing team as a whole — has been to build systems that help you connect with the people you want to meet, as easily,
- [A letter from Dan Hoffer](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-letter-from-dan-hoffer/) - Dear CouchSurfers, This past year at CouchSurfing has been a unique one in our history. We've changed our legal structure. We shrank our team significantly (previously at 44 including part-time), and then grew it to around 35 people (roughly half in engineering). We opened our first real office, ever. We grew up a lot as
- [Myths and Facts: Couchsurfing's conversion to a B Corp](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/myths-and-facts-couchsurfings-conversion-to-a-b-corp/) - Since we converted to a B Corporation two weeks ago, CouchSurfers have been asking questions and sharing their opinions with us. (Thanks to everyone who’s written!) We thought it would be helpful to clear up some of the most common misconceptions we’ve been hearing. Myth: The CouchSurfing team knows how it will make money, but
- [A letter from co-founder Casey Fenton](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-letter-from-co-founder-casey-fenton/) - Dear CouchSurfers, After Wednesday's big announcement, I wanted to send you a personalmessage explaining what it means for CouchSurfing to have become a BCorporation, and how this will affect our global community. Our goal isn’t to make CouchSurfing different. Our goal is to make CouchSurfing even better at what it already does. We tried hard
- [A New Era for Couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/a-new-era-for-couchsurfing/) - We started CouchSurfing with a crazy idea in mind. We thought that maybe, just maybe, the world could be changed one couch at a time. 5,766,182 inspiring experiences later, we couldn't be more sure of it. What you’ve done as a community has inspired us to take our mission and our vision to a whole

## Pages

- [Couch Crash Calendar](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/calendar/) - What is a Couch Crash? Last updated: August 7, 2026 CouchCrashes are multi-day events that members put together to celebrate their local Couchsurfing community. They are an awesome way for locals and travelers alike to connect, learn about the area, and see the city in a whole new way. If you're looking for new friends
- [Press](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/product-updates/press/) - Couchsurfing is a global network of over 18 million travelers, adventure seekers and lifelong learners in thousands of cities in over 180 countries. We connect travelers around the world who share experiences ranging from hosting one another in their homes to sharing drinks and stories at a CS event, to becoming close friends and travel
- [Share Your Story](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/community-stories/) - We love to hear your stories! We encourage you to share either advice for other Couchsurfers, travel stories, hosting stories, or stories about a hangout or event. Your posts will be reviewed by a moderator and if it is in line with our community guidelines then it will be considered for publication to the blog,
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- [Advice](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/staff-in-the-wild/) - We're surfing, hosting, and organizing events across the globe.
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- [copenhagen](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/copenhagen/)
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- [peer-to-peer](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/peer-to-peer/)
- [picnic](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/picnic/)
- [product manager](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/product-manager/)
- [safety](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/safety/)
- [san francisco](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/san-francisco/)
- [senior ios developer](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/senior-ios-developer/)
- [staff in the wild](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/staff-in-the-wild-2/)
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- [sweden](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sweden/)
- [team](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/team-2/)
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- [travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel/)
- [travel stories](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-stories/)
- [united states](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/united-states/)
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- [wanderlust](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/wanderlust/)
- [Travel Guides](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-guides/)
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- [Boryeong Mud Festival](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/boryeong-mud-festival/)
- [Running of the Bulls](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/running-of-the-bulls/)
- [Kirpinar Oil Wrestling Tournament](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kirpinar-oil-wrestling-tournament/)
- [La Tomatina](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/la-tomatina/)
- [Burning Man](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/burning-man/)
- [festivals](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/festivals/)
- [cultural festivals](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cultural-festivals/)
- [Pushkar Cattle Festival](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/pushkar-cattle-festival/)
- [Cascamorras](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cascamorras/)
- [solo travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/solo-travel/)
- [traveling alone](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/traveling-alone/)
- [travel safety tips](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-safety-tips/)
- [travel guide](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-guide/)
- [kigali](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kigali/)
- [rwanda](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/rwanda/)
- [genocide museum](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/genocide-museum/)
- [adventure](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/adventure/)
- [adventure travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/adventure-travel/)
- [street food](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/street-food/)
- [subtropical](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/subtropical/)
- [agriculture](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/agriculture/)
- [land of a thousand hills](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/land-of-a-thousand-hills/)
- [Hotel Rwanda](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hotel-rwanda/)
- [Volcano National Park](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/volcano-national-park/)
- [gorilla](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/gorilla/)
- [trekking](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/trekking/)
- [gorilla trekking](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/gorilla-trekking/)
- [Stephen Kinzer](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/stephen-kinzer/)
- [Africa](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/africa/)
- [couch crash](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couch-crash/)
- [nebraska](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/nebraska/)
- [omaha couch crash](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/omaha-couch-crash/)
- [friends](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/friends/)
- [whitewater](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/whitewater/)
- [whitewater rafting](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/whitewater-rafting/)
- [Zambezi River](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/zambezi-river/)
- [Ruakuri Cave](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ruakuri-cave/)
- [New Zealand](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/new-zealand/)
- [Chilko River](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/chilko-river/)
- [Futaleufu River](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/futaleufu-river/)
- [Bhote Kosi](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bhote-kosi/)
- [Pacuare River](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/pacuare-river/)
- [Paro Chhu](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/paro-chhu/)
- [Neretva River](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/neretva-river/)
- [Cal Salmon River](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cal-salmon-river/)
- [travel tips](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-tips/)
- [summer](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/summer/)
- [sports](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sports/)
- [adventure sports](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/adventure-sports/)
- [travel hacks](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-hacks/)
- [travel smarter](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-smarter/)
- [smart travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/smart-travel/)
- [air travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/air-travel/)
- [travel deals](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-deals/)
- [save time](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/save-time/)
- [inexpensive travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/inexpensive-travel/)
- [cheap travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cheap-travel/)
- [CS](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cs/)
- [solo travel tips](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/solo-travel-tips/)
- [traveler stories](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/traveler-stories/)
- [vegan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/vegan/)
- [vegan food](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/vegan-food/)
- [food](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/food/)
- [asia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/asia/)
- [bali](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bali/)
- [singapore](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/singapore/)
- [vietnam](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/vietnam/)
- [malaysia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/malaysia/)
- [india](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/india/)
- [Middle East](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/middle-east/)
- [beaches](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/beaches/)
- [vacation](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/vacation/)
- [Afghanistan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/afghanistan/)
- [Iran](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/iran/)
- [Egypt](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/egypt/)
- [Israel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/israel/)
- [Oman](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/oman/)
- [Lebanon](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/lebanon/)
- [coffee](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/coffee/)
- [espresso](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/espresso/)
- [pour-over](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/pour-over/)
- [french press](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/french-press/)
- [aero-press](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/aero-press/)
- [Cafetiere](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cafetiere/)
- [Portable K-Cup Coffee Brewer](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/portable-k-cup-coffee-brewer/)
- [travel advice](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-advice/)
- [coffee addict](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/coffee-addict/)
- [japan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/japan/)
- [noto peninsula](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/noto-peninsula/)
- [tokyo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tokyo/)
- [kyoto](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kyoto/)
- [geisha](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/geisha/)
- [onsen](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/onsen/)
- [ryokan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ryokan/)
- [Cafe Restaurant Fusion21](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cafe-restaurant-fusion21/)
- [Kakusenkei Gorge](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kakusenkei-gorge/)
- [21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/21st-century-museum-of-contemporary-art/)
- [Kenroku-en gardens](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kenroku-en-gardens/)
- [Matsunami Sake Brewery](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/matsunami-sake-brewery/)
- [lacquerware](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/lacquerware/)
- [Heidee Winery](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/heidee-winery/)
- [backpacking](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/backpacking/)
- [fashion](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/fashion/)
- [traveltips](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/traveltips/)
- [world travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/world-travel/)
- [hostels](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hostels/)
- [backpacker](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/backpacker/)
- [backpacker style](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/backpacker-style/)
- [travel fashion](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-fashion/)
- [Tremors in Japan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tremors-in-japan/)
- [Beings Magazine](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/beings-magazine/)
- [travel blog](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-blog/)
- [travelogue](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travelogue/)
- [Gavin Williams](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/gavin-williams/)
- [Kumamoto](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kumamoto/)
- [earthquake](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/earthquake/)
- [Japanese](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/japanese/)
- [whiskey](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/whiskey/)
- [bar](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bar/)
- [travel tales](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-tales/)
- [live like a local](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/live-like-a-local/)
- [tourist](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tourist/)
- [tourism](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tourism/)
- [travel diaries](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-diaries/)
- [travel the world](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-the-world/)
- [the kindness of strangers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/the-kindness-of-strangers/)
- [christmas](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/christmas/)
- [travel like a local](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-like-a-local/)
- [holidays](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/holidays/)
- [Christmastime](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/christmastime/)
- [digital nomad](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/digital-nomad/)
- [make money while traveling](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/make-money-while-traveling/)
- [earn money](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/earn-money/)
- [travel abroad](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-abroad/)
- [international travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/international-travel/)
- [amazing places](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/amazing-places/)
- [paris](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/paris/)
- [france](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/france/)
- [River Seine](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/river-seine/)
- [cooking](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cooking/)
- [french food](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/french-food/)
- [Montmartre](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/montmartre/)
- [Shakespeare and Company](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/shakespeare-and-company/)
- [Shakespeare & Co.](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/shakespeare-co/)
- [Laduree](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/laduree/)
- [Musee D’Orsay](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/musee-dorsay/)
- [Sainte-Chapelle](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sainte-chapelle/)
- [Catacombs](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/catacombs/)
- [Arc de Triomphe](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/arc-de-triomphe/)
- [Undead Rhyming Welsh Horse](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/undead-rhyming-welsh-horse/)
- [Poop Log](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/poop-log/)
- [KFC Christmas](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kfc-christmas/)
- [Yule Lads](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/yule-lads/)
- [Krampus](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/krampus/)
- [Giant Lantern Festival](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/giant-lantern-festival/)
- [Christmas Goat](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/christmas-goat/)
- [holiday traditions](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/holiday-traditions/)
- [culture](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/culture/)
- [Barcelona](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/barcelona/)
- [Montserrat](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/montserrat/)
- [Mediterranean Sea](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/mediterranean-sea/)
- [spain](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/spain/)
- [Montjuic Hill](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/montjuic-hill/)
- [paella](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/paella/)
- [Passeig de Gracia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/passeig-de-gracia/)
- [tapas](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tapas/)
- [Antoni Gaudi](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/antoni-gaudi/)
- [Las Ramblas](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/las-ramblas/)
- [Carlos Ruiz Zafon](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/carlos-ruiz-zafon/)
- [Spanish](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/spanish/)
- [Catalan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/catalan/)
- [Catalonia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/catalonia/)
- [Feasting in Estonia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/feasting-in-estonia/)
- [Burning Effigies in Ecuador](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/burning-effigies-in-ecuador/)
- [Fist-Fighting in Peru](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/fist-fighting-in-peru/)
- [Carrying a Suitcase in Colombia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/carrying-a-suitcase-in-colombia/)
- [New Year](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/new-year/)
- [New Years Eve](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/new-years-eve/)
- [Hogmanay in Scotland](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hogmanay-in-scotland/)
- [Frozen Lake Jumping in Siberia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/frozen-lake-jumping-in-siberia/)
- [Jumping Waves in Brazil](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/jumping-waves-in-brazil/)
- [contest](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/contest/)
- [China](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/china/)
- [germany](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/germany/)
- [cyprus](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cyprus/)
- [nicosia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/nicosia/)
- [malta](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/malta/)
- [cocktails](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cocktails/)
- [krakow](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/krakow/)
- [poland](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/poland/)
- [tunis](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tunis/)
- [tunisia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tunisia/)
- [louage](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/louage/)
- [Vessel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/vessel/)
- [New York City](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/new-york-city/)
- [NYC](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/nyc/)
- [Tourist Attraction](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tourist-attraction/)
- [Must See NYC](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/must-see-nyc/)
- [The Vessel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/the-vessel/)
- [Hudson Yards](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hudson-yards/)
- [Milan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/milan/)
- [CS Ambassador](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cs-ambassador/)
- [Couchsurfing Ambassador](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-ambassador/)
- [Meet an Ambassador](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/meet-an-ambassador/)
- [CS Community](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cs-community/)
- [Couchsurfing Community](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-community/)
- [South America](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/south-america/)
- [flights](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/flights/)
- [air flights](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/air-flights/)
- [Sousse](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sousse/)
- [Dougga](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/dougga/)
- [subway](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/subway/)
- [metro](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/metro/)
- [uber](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/uber/)
- [CitiBike](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/citibike/)
- [Citi bike](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/citi-bike/)
- [travel article](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-article/)
- [must see Malta](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/must-see-malta/)
- [alcohol](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/alcohol/)
- [bajtra](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bajtra/)
- [How to pack](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/how-to-pack/)
- [what to pack](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/what-to-pack/)
- [must pack](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/must-pack/)
- [tattoo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tattoo/)
- [tattoos](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tattoos/)
- [beach](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/beach/)
- [travelers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travelers/)
- [backpackers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/backpackers/)
- [Connecticut](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/connecticut/)
- [How to Couchsurf](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/how-to-couchsurf/)
- [couchsurfing tips](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-tips/)
- [community tips](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/community-tips/)
- [Oslo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/oslo/)
- [back to social](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/back-to-social/)
- [couchsurfing Oslo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-oslo/)
- [BTS](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bts/)
- [15th anniversary](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/15th-anniversary/)
- [Couchsurfing anniversary](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-anniversary/)
- [Veracruz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/veracruz/)
- [couchsurfing veracruz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-veracruz/)
- [Carnaval Veracruz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/carnaval-veracruz/)
- [Williamsburg](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/williamsburg/)
- [couchsurfing New York](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-new-york/)
- [couchsurfing guides](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-guides/)
- [madrid](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/madrid/)
- [cleveland](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cleveland/)
- [ohio](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ohio/)
- [what to see](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/what-to-see/)
- [la latina](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/la-latina/)
- [la concha](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/la-concha/)
- [vermouth](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/vermouth/)
- [abuja](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/abuja/)
- [nigeria](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/nigeria/)
- [Sydney](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sydney/)
- [Australia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/australia/)
- [couchsurfing australia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-australia/)
- [couchsurfing sydney](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-sydney/)
- [madcrash](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/madcrash/)
- [csmadrid](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/csmadrid/)
- [couchcrash](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchcrash/)
- [slovenia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/slovenia/)
- [celje](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/celje/)
- [cs guide to](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cs-guide-to/)
- [alps](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/alps/)
- [julian alps](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/julian-alps/)
- [ukraine](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ukraine/)
- [brooklyn](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/brooklyn/)
- [domino park](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/domino-park/)
- [smorgasburg](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/smorgasburg/)
- [ambassadors](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ambassadors/)
- [Orlando](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/orlando/)
- [Florida](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/florida/)
- [deleon springs](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/deleon-springs/)
- [alligators](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/alligators/)
- [pulse memorial](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/pulse-memorial/)
- [lake eola](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/lake-eola/)
- [blue springs](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/blue-springs/)
- [kelley springs](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kelley-springs/)
- [the sugar mill](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/the-sugar-mill/)
- [orlando wetlands park](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/orlando-wetlands-park/)
- [king bao](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/king-bao/)
- [tako cheena](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tako-cheena/)
- [congo river golf](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/congo-river-golf/)
- [stardust video and coffee](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/stardust-video-and-coffee/)
- [couchsurfing orlando](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-orlando/)
- [winter camp](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/winter-camp/)
- [thessaloniki](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/thessaloniki/)
- [romance scam](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/romance-scam/)
- [ftc](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ftc/)
- [scammers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/scammers/)
- [trust and safety](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/trust-and-safety/)
- [romance scammers](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/romance-scammers/)
- [parc guell](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/parc-guell/)
- [pinchos](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/pinchos/)
- [barrio de gracia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/barrio-de-gracia/)
- [national museum of art](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/national-museum-of-art/)
- [bunkers of carmel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bunkers-of-carmel/)
- [teleferic](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/teleferic/)
- [rome](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/rome/)
- [sidi bou said](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sidi-bou-said/)
- [colosseum](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/colosseum/)
- [hammamet](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hammamet/)
- [biserte](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/biserte/)
- [bizerte](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bizerte/)
- [djerba](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/djerba/)
- [carthage](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/carthage/)
- [tatooine](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tatooine/)
- [star wars](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/star-wars/)
- [tataouine](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tataouine/)
- [sahara desert](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sahara-desert/)
- [fitness](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/fitness/)
- [yoga](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/yoga/)
- [gym](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/gym/)
- [spin class](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/spin-class/)
- [hiking](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hiking/)
- [running](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/running/)
- [work out](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/work-out/)
- [fitness studio](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/fitness-studio/)
- [cdmx](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cdmx/)
- [tacos](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tacos/)
- [zocalo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/zocalo/)
- [teotihuacan](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/teotihuacan/)
- [frida kahlo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/frida-kahlo/)
- [cathedral](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cathedral/)
- [bellas artes](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bellas-artes/)
- [xochimilco](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/xochimilco/)
- [chapultepec](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/chapultepec/)
- [blue house](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/blue-house/)
- [Torta de Chilaquiles](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/torta-de-chilaquiles/)
- [street tacos](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/street-tacos/)
- [Anahuacalli Museum](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/anahuacalli-museum/)
- [temple of the sun](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/temple-of-the-sun/)
- [temple of the moon](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/temple-of-the-moon/)
- [paseo de reforma](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/paseo-de-reforma/)
- [michelada](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/michelada/)
- [chemnitz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/chemnitz/)
- [Baikal](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/baikal/)
- [irkutsk](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/irkutsk/)
- [russia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/russia/)
- [Yunost island](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/yunost-island/)
- [Decembrists museum](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/decembrists-museum/)
- [olkhon island](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/olkhon-island/)
- [newsletter](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/newsletter/)
- [sustainable](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sustainable/)
- [eco-friendly](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/eco-friendly/)
- [carbon footprint](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/carbon-footprint/)
- [madison](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/madison/)
- [wisconsin](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/wisconsin/)
- [wisconsin state capitol building](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/wisconsin-state-capitol-building/)
- [tenney park](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tenney-park/)
- [state street](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/state-street/)
- [devil's lake](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/devils-lake/)
- [lake monona](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/lake-monona/)
- [dane country farmers market](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/dane-country-farmers-market/)
- [east bluff trail](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/east-bluff-trail/)
- [buraka](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/buraka/)
- [curd girl](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/curd-girl/)
- [delta beer lab](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/delta-beer-lab/)
- [funk factory geuzeria](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/funk-factory-geuzeria/)
- [BOS](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bos/)
- [drumlin ridge](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/drumlin-ridge/)
- [stateline distillery](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/stateline-distillery/)
- [chazen museum of art](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/chazen-museum-of-art/)
- [UW Madison Geology Museum](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/uw-madison-geology-museum/)
- [Wisconsin Historical Museum](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/wisconsin-historical-museum/)
- [National Mustard Museum](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/national-mustard-museum/)
- [Middleton](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/middleton/)
- [Yahara River](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/yahara-river/)
- [Mickeys tavern](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/mickeys-tavern/)
- [Short Stack Eatery](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/short-stack-eatery/)
- [New Orleans](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/new-orleans/)
- [NOLA](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/nola/)
- [gumbo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/gumbo/)
- [jambalaya](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/jambalaya/)
- [po boy](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/po-boy/)
- [fried chicken](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/fried-chicken/)
- [crawfish](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/crawfish/)
- [etouffee](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/etouffee/)
- [charbroiled oysters](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/charbroiled-oysters/)
- [barbecue shrimp](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/barbecue-shrimp/)
- [beignets](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/beignets/)
- [red beans and rice](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/red-beans-and-rice/)
- [bread pudding](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bread-pudding/)
- [ambush magazine](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ambush-magazine/)
- [rosarito](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/rosarito/)
- [baja california](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/baja-california/)
- [valle de guadalupe](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/valle-de-guadalupe/)
- [taqueria](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/taqueria/)
- [ensenada](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ensenada/)
- [vineyard](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/vineyard/)
- [winery](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/winery/)
- [puerto nuevo](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/puerto-nuevo/)
- [ceviche](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ceviche/)
- [Southern California](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/southern-california/)
- [california](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/california/)
- [road trip](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/road-trip/)
- [wine tasting](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/wine-tasting/)
- [las animas](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/las-animas/)
- [puerto vallarta](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/puerto-vallarta/)
- [malecon](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/malecon/)
- [mirador cerro de la cruz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/mirador-cerro-de-la-cruz/)
- [playa los caballos](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/playa-los-caballos/)
- [yelapa](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/yelapa/)
- [sayulita](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/sayulita/)
- [dresden](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/dresden/)
- [hyde park](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hyde-park/)
- [christmas market](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/christmas-market/)
- [christstollen](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/christstollen/)
- [stollen](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/stollen/)
- [stollenfest](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/stollenfest/)
- [oh bej oh bej](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/oh-bej-oh-bej/)
- [Ice skating](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ice-skating/)
- [Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cabalgata-de-los-reyes-magos/)
- [celebration in the oaks](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/celebration-in-the-oaks/)
- [void film festival](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/void-film-festival/)
- [void](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/void/)
- [animated film festival](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/animated-film-festival/)
- [eno river state park](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/eno-river-state-park/)
- [Almeria](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/almeria/)
- [cabo de gata](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/cabo-de-gata/)
- [la poza](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/la-poza/)
- [los molinos del rio](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/los-molinos-del-rio/)
- [la isleta del moro](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/la-isleta-del-moro/)
- [tabernas](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tabernas/)
- [alcazaba](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/alcazaba/)
- [mojacar](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/mojacar/)
- [san jose](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/san-jose/)
- [Kosice](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kosice/)
- [Slovakia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/slovakia/)
- [chile](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/chile/)
- [santiago](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/santiago/)
- [tomato](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tomato/)
- [costa brava](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/costa-brava/)
- [Tossa de Mar](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tossa-de-mar/)
- [Platja d’Aro](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/platja-daro/)
- [Begur](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/begur/)
- [El Port de la Selva](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/el-port-de-la-selva/)
- [bush fires](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/bush-fires/)
- [victoria](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/victoria/)
- [new south wales](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/new-south-wales/)
- [south australia](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/south-australia/)
- [torbay](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/torbay/)
- [england](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/england/)
- [devon](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/devon/)
- [torquay](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/torquay/)
- [brixham](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/brixham/)
- [paignton](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/paignton/)
- [Belgrade](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/belgrade/)
- [Marche](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/marche/)
- [Nuremberg](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/nuremberg/)
- [maxbruecke](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/maxbruecke/)
- [tiergartnertorplatz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/tiergartnertorplatz/)
- [kulturgarten](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/kulturgarten/)
- [gostenhof](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/gostenhof/)
- [lorenzkirche](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/lorenzkirche/)
- [hauptmarkt](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hauptmarkt/)
- [woehrder see](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/woehrder-see/)
- [pegnitz](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/pegnitz/)
- [saint sebald](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/saint-sebald/)
- [ehekarussel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ehekarussel/)
- [documentation center](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/documentation-center/)
- [connection](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/connection/)
- [traveler](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/traveler/)
- [advice](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/advice/)
- [traveling](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/traveling/)
- [hike](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hike/)
- [relaunch](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/relaunch/)
- [product update](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/product-update/)
- [couchsurfing news](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/couchsurfing-news/)
- [platform redesign](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/platform-redesign/)
- [travel planning](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-planning/)
- [verification](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/verification/)
- [membership](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/membership/)
- [hosts](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hosts/)
- [references](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/references/)
- [ask couchsurfing](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/ask-couchsurfing/)
- [trip planning](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/trip-planning/)
- [budget travel](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/budget-travel/)
- [hangouts](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/hangouts/)
- [community stories](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/community-stories/)
- [guest etiquette](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/guest-etiquette/)
- [search](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/search/)
- [product updates](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/product-updates/)
- [travel community](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/travel-community/)
- [meeting locals](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/meeting-locals/)
- [find a host](https://blog.couchsurfing.com/tag/find-a-host/)