How to Be a Great Guest: Etiquette for Staying With Strangers

Being a good guest when staying with strangers means communicating clearly, respecting your host’s space and…

Couchsurfing Explained: Travel Like You Mean It

You’ve seen the Instagram travel accounts. Perfect sunsets, infinity pools, resort breakfasts. Cool. But also kind…

Common Myths About Couchsurfing — Debunked

There’s a lot of misinformation out there. It’s time to set the record straight once and…

15 Cocktails from Around the World to Share with Your Host

The best travel memories often start with a local drink. Here are 15 cocktails from around…

What’s New on Couchsurfing: August 2026

Group Hangouts are back! And we’ve shipped a whole lot more… Meet up with more than…

5 More Multi-Day Treks That’ll Change Your Life

There’s hiking, and then there’s trekking. In our first post, we covered five unforgettable multi-day treks.…

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…

Top 5 Easiest Countries for Backpacker Beginners

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

10 Tips for Your First Backpacking Trip

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