Hah. Just kidding.
CouchSurfing is an international non-profit network that connects travelers with locals in over 230 countries and territories around the world.
Casey Fenton, the founder, came up with the idea for CouchSurfing when he was travelling from Boston to Iceland. Rather than choosing to stay in a hostel, he randomly e-mailed 1500 students at the University of Iceland asking if he could stay with them. He got close to 100 offers of accomodation. On the flight home to Boston, he began to develop his ideas for the CouchSurfing project.
According to the website, their mission as an organization is to create inspiring experiences: cross-cultural encounters that are fun, engaging, and illuminating. These experiences take many forms. CouchSurfing's initial focus was on hosting and "surfing" (staying with a local as a guest in their home). Along with these core experiences, they now also coordinate a growing array of events across the globe.
Getting involved in CouchSurfing (as a surfer or a host) is quite simple, and free! Just create your profile (make sure it is detailed, with pictures) and get surfing! Done.
SO, my dear travel buddies, the next time you are getting ready to hit the road, be sure to check out CouchSurfing - save yourself some money, get to know the locals and participate in creating a better world, one couch at a time...
Happy trails & travels,
-- Becky <3
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