How to Travel the World on Almost Nothing

Updated September 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…

Advice We’d Give our Sister: Real Talk About Women Staying Safe

Updated September 2026 Let’s address it head-on. You’re a woman traveling alone and someone just told…

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

Updated September 2026 Being a good guest when staying with strangers means communicating clearly, respecting your…

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…

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…