Participate in Creating a Better World, One Couch At A Time The idea of sharing out your home to other people, either for free or a cost isn't new, but this is the first time that I've actually come across CouchSurfing. They say: "When you join CouchSurfing, you tap into our network of welcoming people worldwide. You can share your hospitality and experience your city through new eyes by offering travelers a place to stay on their journey. You can bypass the typical hotel experience by staying at the home of a local and learning about their culture. You can meet open-minded people in your home city by attending events. And you can meet up with new people, whether at home or while traveling, for inspiring experiences and new friendships."
Choose the place you want to go, check out the people who live close by and work something out. I don't think money changes hands, but I haven't joined in order to find out.
I had never gone couch surfing or heard of CouchSurfing but after reading your article and seeing the Investing Ed review of it the other day (http://investinged.com/All/86.php) I am going to be sure to check it out now.
Posted by: Leonard Jones | April 11, 2012 at 12:59 AM