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Post by nrbarens on Dec 4, 2010 21:21:11 GMT -5
I will be backpacking Europe next summer with a friend and we're seriously considering "couch surfing" as a way to both save money and meet a lot more people. Any ideas, thoughts, comments, or warnings about couch surfing?? Here's a link about it: www.couchsurfing.org/index.htmlThanks! |
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Post by daisy on Dec 12, 2010 12:38:19 GMT -5
couchsurfing is definitely great. I haven't heard a bad story about it yet. Its also a great way to meet locals. I'd recommend it any day, its a revolution in travel in my opinion!
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Post by Eagle on Dec 13, 2010 3:20:38 GMT -5
nrbarens,
I'm an "older traveller", so Couch Surfing is probably not something I'll ever consider. I do stay at Hostels on occasion, but prefer budget Hotels for the most part.
Couch Surfing seems to be a good concept for the most part, and seems to work well as I haven't heard of any problems on any Travel Message Boards. However, I believe the potential for problems to develop is higher with Couch Surfing than with other forms of accommodation.
If you decide to try it, be sure to post a "Just Back Report" when you return, as I'm sure the information would be useful for others here.
Cheers!
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Post by WillTravel on Dec 15, 2010 14:11:39 GMT -5
I don't know if this is positive or negative publicity for couch-surfing, but it's certainly gotten a lot of attention lately with Wikileaks. Whatever your opinion of that, the two Swedish accusers of Assange had both met him, and subsequently hosted him, through the couch-surfing website. So whether male or female, best to be careful! (Admittedly, such an occurrence is likely quite rare.)
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Post by nrbarens on Dec 15, 2010 20:31:48 GMT -5
I was trying to compare the pros and cons of hostels vs couch surfing. I have done neither, but I have studied abroad. I thought couch surfing would be more like being in a home stay, which I absolutely loved. Hostels, even though they may be nice, would be like staying in a dorm. I want to get the most out of my stay in Europe. I'm just unsure about who is allowed to host backpackers. Besides that, it's free and I want to be able to spend wisely while in Europe. I don't know ... just looking at the options!
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