COUCHSURFING

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HUFFPOST PERSONAL
The Truth About How Men Behave When You're A Female Solo Traveler
By Melanie Hamlett, Guest Writer
Or that time I hooked up with a South American clown.
TRAVEL
How Is Hitchhiking As A Woman In Iran?
By Kim Berghout, Contributor
Hitchhiker, writer & video maker
Never before have I been to a country whereby the preconceptions of it are so far away from reality. There is no war in Iran
TRAVEL
Vacation To Worcation: 3 Ways To Become a Productive Digital Nomad
By Brian David Crane, Contributor
Consumer Safety Advocate - Digital Entrepreneur - Aspiring Pol...
Tired of spending your workday sitting in an office? Or maybe you've just come back from a trip, and you've got a serious case of wanderlust? If you're like me, then you know that the more places you travel, the more you want to see and explore.
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Why I Quit My Job To Couch Surf The World
By Celinne Da Costa, Contributor
Italian-Brazilian travel journalist + brand strategist couch-s...
For every person that pitches in to help me live my dream, I will find a way to help them live theirs. While an act of kindness from an individual may feel small, when scaled across a network of people, these acts can cumulatively change someone's life.
Portrait of Three Women Sitting on a Sofa Wearing Big Feather Hats and Laughing
Digital Vision. via Getty Images
IMPACT
7 Incredible Communities The Internet Has Brought Together
By HuffPost Partner Studio
Into macramé? Want to practice your Japanese? Finding others with common interests has never been so easy.
Presented by Kia
TRAVEL
10 Student Travel Tips I Wish I'd Known Earlier
By Isabel Leong, Contributor
Belaroundtheworld.com
Something that really helped me out when I was studying abroad in France was making friends with my classmates who were locals
TRAVEL
Couchsurfing: A Dating App?
By Brenda Mejia, Contributor
Travel and sports blogger/writer at Traveleira.com
I have experienced Couchsurfing as a host, as a surfer and also as an useful tool to meet locals or visitors. I have to make
TRAVEL
10 Modern Travel Words
By Shanti Burton, Contributor
I’m a self-confessed travel addict, avid wanderer and now trav...
We've all heard of the terms globetrotters, day trippers and wanderlust but have you heard of glamping, a solivagant or mancations?
IMPACT
"I Didn't Ask To Be Homeless: I Made Good Choices!"
By Paul Heroux, Contributor
State Representative, Massachusetts
Inmates being released from jail or prison need housing first and foremost because without a place to sleep the night they are released from incarceration, they are immediately at risk for recidivism.
TRAVEL
The Rules for Crashing at a Friend's Place
By Map Happy, Contributor
Travel smart.
The key to being an amazing houseguest is learning how to talk, walk and breathe like a ninja.
TRAVEL
Servas, an Open Door to Travel the Lonely Planet... for Free!
By Eric Trules, Contributor
USC Theater Prof Emeritus, Podcaster ("e-travels with e. trule...
Long before there were Airbnb or Couchsurfing, I was able to travel the lonely planet for free by staying with voluntary Servas hosts around the world.
TRAVEL
How to Be a Successful Couch Surfer
By Karl J Wilder, Contributor
Chef Consultant
As a host, I have had some wonderful experiences and some less wonderful. As a guest, I have been fortunate to have had all wonderful experiences and make friends all over the world.
TRAVEL
On a Budget? 5 Ways You Can Still Travel the World!
By Jonha Richman, Contributor
Marcoms Advisor / Investor / Entrepreneur
The world is becoming more accessible, with airlines, accommodation and everything in between available at budget-friendly prices. If you can sort through the droves of information, you can go a lot further for a lot less. You can collect and redeem miles, watch for seat sales but if you're open minded to other ideas, here are a few other options that can help you travel on a budget.
TRAVEL
How We Traveled The World On $40 A Day, And You Can Too
By Anne Collins Howard, Contributor
Co-founder HoneyTrek.com
When we tell people that we traveled to 302 cities in 33 countries across 6 continents for our honeymoon, they generally assume we are millionaires--far from it.
TRAVEL
5 Lessons Learned Couch Surfing in Amsterdam
By Jaimee Ratliff, Contributor
Writer of all the feelings, World Explorer, Yoga Teacher
Looking back on my amazing experience with my new friends, there are five things my couch surfing experience in Amsterdam has taught me that can possibly help you if you are daring to test the waters to hang ten on strange couches.
TRAVEL
Finding Courage Far From Home
By Jill Kozak, Contributor
Travel, Food and Lifestyle Journalist
Behind my eyes were such beautiful sites, so many generous, kind people. Is this what I had been afraid of? Having an amazing time? Meeting people from halfway around the globe who shared similar interests as me? It all seemed so silly now. It's certainly true that nature loves courage.
TRAVEL
How to Travel the World for Free
By Budget Travel, Contributor
Your source for vacation inspiration, travel deals, and expert...
We know, we know. You can't actually travel the world without paying for something along the way. But we've got a few ideas to help cut down on costs and ensure you'll have a more authentic adventure.
TRAVEL
Ways to Avoid Apartment Rental Scams
By U.S. News Travel, Contributor
U.S. News & World Report Travel
For travelers craving a unique and personal place to stay, vacation rentals can provide the ultimate experience. Whether you're a first-timer nervous to ditch traditional lodging or an experienced host or guest, these tips will help you avoid scams and make the most of your stay.
TRAVEL
Home Is Where the Local Is
By Global Yodel, Contributor
Travel Through a Local Lens
We reached out to our contributors and asked them to share pictures of their homes. Click through the slideshow below to meet a speedo-clad man named Cloudy Cloud, see a LA pillow fight and learn what happens when a group of travelers take over a 4,000-square-foot warehouse.
SAN FRANCISCO
How Couchsurfing Epitomizes the 'Sharing Economy'
By Rachel Stern, Contributor
Berlin-based journalist, travel writer
Alexandra Liss, 29, tried not to grimace when waking up at 4 a.m. in Morocco. Living like a local, the San Franciscan agreed to try a pre-dawn prayer with her Couchsurfing host.
BUSINESS
The Shame of Being Broke: Going, Going, Nearly Gone
By Nicholas Carroll, Contributor
Author, writer and expert witness on defamation
2012 was the year when people started freely telling casual friends they were broke -- or living in their car. It was the year that contract-thumping moralists lost their voice. It was the year that sleeping on a friend's couch became acceptable and accepted.
TRAVEL
4 Times A Hotel Is Better Than A Guest Room
By Kari Astrid Haugeto, Contributor
Entrepreneur, storyteller, visual artist and traveler.
There's no sugarcoating it: visits to friends or family members' homes can sometimes be excruciatingly difficult.
TECHNOLOGY
WATCH: 60 Seconds of Social Media
By Shawn Amos, Contributor
blues preacher | content junkie | doughnut lover
Remember travel agents? Once a staple of vacation planning, their numbers have dwindled as Internet and social media use has skyrocketed.
SAN FRANCISCO
How to Couch Surf
By Francis Tapon, Contributor
Author and TV series creator, 'The Unseen Africa'
Whenever people come to my events or read my books, they ask me, "How do you manage to get invited to so many people's homes when you travel?" I am super social when I travel and I adore couchsurfing.
NEW YORK
Need To Pee? There's An App For That
By Inae Oh
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