accommodation
What to look for in a hostel
So of course the gruelling decision of which hostel to choose while travelling tends to be down to personal preferences. It depends on whether you prefer atmosphere to privacy, wild nights out or low-key relaxation, value for money or upper class boutique chic. But there are some things that I always look out for when … Continue reading
Couchsurfing tricks of the trade – Making your profile attractive
So, you’re taking the plunge and have decided to join the Couchsurfing website. First of all, congratulations, you have made a very wise choice. Second of all, you’re in for a whole world of fun. Lastly, there are one or two things you should know about making your profile and beginning to contact people, things … Continue reading
Hostel dos and don’ts
Most of you out there reading this will have at some point stayed in a hostel, so will already have your own set of hostel etiquette to live by. But in the hopes of someone out there new to hostel lifestyle and looking for some guidance, here are some tips on what you should most … Continue reading
Couchsurfing misconceptions and dangers
Those of you out there who haven’t participated in Couchsurfing before might think that you’d be crazy to go and meet a complete stranger in an unfamiliar place and go and stay at their house. This is the reaction I got from a lot of people when I first told them that I was Couchsurfing … Continue reading
Introduction to Couchsurfing
I first heard about Couchsurfing while on my travels in 2009. Being the tender age of 20, the idea of travelling alone was completely out of the question for me (or at least I thought that back then) let alone staying at a strangers house. Once I’d had a little more experience of travelling and … Continue reading
