Romance Scammers on Couchsurfing

A romance scammer is someone who creates a fake online persona in order to gain your…

A Couchsurfer’s Guide to… Williamsburg (NYC)

Take a break from the traffic and stress of Manhattan and spend some time in neighboring…

The Couchsurfing Ambassador Program

Ambassadors are the most active Couchsurfers in their local communities. They are living, breathing examples of…

Mad Crash 2019

The last week of September, 2019, Madrid held their second MadCrash event. And it was incredible.…

A Couchsurfer’s Guide to… Sydney

Sarah, a long-time resident of Sydney, Australia and Couchsurfing Ambassador, is here to give us her…

A Couchsurfer’s Guide to… Cleveland

Josh, CS Ambassador, gives us his top recommendations for your next trip to Cleveland, Ohio!

Insider’s guide to Williamsburg, New York

Get to know Williamsburg beyond the hipster cliches. Williamsburg resident, Mike Joy, loves the open spaces…

Meet a host: Blanca Calafell

More than 400,000 hosts open their homes to the world and share their lives with travelers…

Meet a host: Gidon Jones

More than 400,000 hosts open their homes to the world and share their lives with travelers…

Couchsurfing Through The Years: My Experience

Last updated: August 11, 2026 I have used Couchsurfing since 2013, and have slept on over…