5 Multi-Day Treks That’ll Change Your Life

There’s hiking, and then there’s trekking. Hiking is a day out with some views. Trekking is…

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…

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…