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…

Top 5 Easiest Countries for Backpacker Beginners

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

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…

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…

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…