Couchsurfing?

Author Message   Charles Elison New member Username: Drawes7 Post Number: 4 Registered: 07-2009 Posted From: 75.219.176.99 Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 10:47 am:    Yeah, it is definitely better suited for the younger, usually solo traveler. You can always host, though. When my work schedule dictates that I can't take enough time off to visit another country, I let surfers from far away places stay with me. It is the next best thing to traveling and gives you a chance to brush up on those 2nd language skills.   James H. Coppens Intermediate Member Username: Coppens1 Post Number: 89 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 134.93.47.181 Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 06:27 pm:    I know a lot of people who stay at hostels, but I have yet to talk to anyone who has actually done couch surfing. There would have to be a lot of trust involved. JC   Karen Yan Advanced Member Username: Karenyan Post Number: 334 Registered: 06-2003 Posted From: 67.246.180.158 Posted on Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 12:32 pm:    I have read about couch surfing & I agree it can be a great experience. However, I think for the most part it would suit the younger (20-something) generation. I find that when you get older, you want your space and are not keen on sleeping on a stranger's couch. Most of the hosts on couch surfing appear to be in their 20's, or if they are older, very eccentric. But a good thing for the younger who are in the party/ crash-pad stage of life.   Charles Elison New member Username: Drawes7 Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2009 Posted From: 75.219.120.235 Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 02:49 am:    Anyone else out there on Couchsurfing? If you aren't, I highly recommend it. It is an awesome way to see the world and pretty much the only way I travel. www.couchsurfing.org If anyone is ever stuck in McGuire or visiting Philly, send me an email or look me up on CS. --Charles