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Travel Tip Thursday #4: Try CouchSurfing

Posted on October 7, 2010 by journeyingjames 10 Comments
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I hope you have learned something from tips 1, 2, and 3.

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There are two things that stretch our resources while travelling: transportation and accommodation. Now imagine having an absolutely FREE accommodation? That is one of the things CouchSurfing can offer PLUS of course my fave- culture exchange. But let me focus on “offering a couch/bed/sofa/room to total strangers for free.” Where? Anywhere in the world where there is a couchsurfer. I’ve used it a lot of times and it has helped me to go into places I never dreamed of. Plus I met some cool travelers/backpackers along the way. Don’t worry it’s safe!

The groups under CouchSurfing are helpful too for you get to know events, promos, gatherings in and around the city.

What are you waiting for. Sign up now at www.couchsurfing.org

Enjoy traveling! Share this tip to others too!

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10 thoughts on “Travel Tip Thursday #4: Try CouchSurfing”

  1. Lois said:
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    October 7, 2010 at 4:19 am

    Great tip James! I've been a member for over 2 years and I have enjoyed every single experience I have had in CS. It's truly life changing. I just hope people will understand that it's not just for traveling for cheap but also to participate in a awesome global community and share cultural experiences. Thanks for sharing!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 8, 2010 at 7:19 am

      CS has changed my way of traveling. hope to see you in one of the CS gatherings in manila or maybe abroad.

  2. Ed said:
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    October 7, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    haven't been active in couchsurfing but will most likely update my profile so i can use it to my full advantage.

    dropping by james! 😀

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 8, 2010 at 7:20 am

      hi ed! thanks for dropping by. 🙂 yes, you should use it, sayang naman if you can't meet awesome locals in the area while traveling

  3. Eddie said:
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    November 27, 2010 at 6:11 am

    Hi thanks for your tips and all your other blogs. I am reading and will read more of your blog. Very helpful!

    Btw it is http://www.couchsurfing.org not .com so we can have more couchsurfers to benefit from the community of CSers.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      November 28, 2010 at 10:11 pm

      thanks sir eddie, im seeing you are very active in CS groups. would like to travel with you and the rest of the crew sometime.
      thanks for the warm words. yes, http://www.couchsurfing.org and http://www.couchsurfing.com (this would re-dirrect you to the former)

  4. Tj said:
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    August 19, 2011 at 2:04 am

    Am not so sure about couchsurfing 🙁
    Maybe easier for boys yeah?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      August 22, 2011 at 9:57 am

      its safe TJ! i khave more girl friends using CS than boys. visit the site, register and join the meet-ups. there’s a CS group in vietnam i think

  5. Z said:
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    January 9, 2013 at 4:10 am

    Known CS after traveling to Batangas & experienced my first scuba dive in Anilao (Thanks to CS Scuba Master)one of CS Manila sort of reg.activity.

    Couchsurfing positive notes from a girl beginner traveler:
    -Cheap/free accom.
    -cool/open-minded travel buddy
    -travel stories SUPERB
    -meeting ALL kinds of Nationality in CS gathering & be surprise and all as to why they are in Philippines! ^_^

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 10, 2013 at 8:26 am

      thanks for sharing your experiences Z! CS is great!

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