What a Couchsurfing Stay Actually Looks Like

A Couchsurfing stay is a night in someone’s actual home. We’re talking a couch, a spare…

10 Tips to Be a Great Host

You’re opening your home to travelers. That’s actually really cool. You’re about to show someone your…

Solo Travel Over 50: How to Meet People Along the Way

Updated October 2026 Going on a trip by yourself after 50? Great idea. You get to…

How to Travel the World on Almost Nothing

Updated October 2026 TL;DR Here are the main ideas for traveling on almost nothing: You do…

Everyone Is a Couchsurfer. Here’s Why.

Updated September 2026 TL;DR What Is Hospitality Exchange? Hospitality exchange is the practice of offering and…

Hosting 101: How to Welcome Strangers Without Losing Your Mind

Updated September 2026 Hosting travelers means opening your home to people passing through your city, offering…

15 Cocktails from Around the World to Share with Your Host

Updated September 2026 The best travel memories often start with a local drink. Here are 15…

A Month In. Here’s What We’ve Been Up To.

You showed up. A lot of you. More than we expected, honestly. And with that came…

My Journey with Couchsurfing

How 8 Years of Couchsurfing Transformed My Life: Hosting 140 Travelers and Finding Love Last updated:…

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…