Couchsurf Safety Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:27:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Couchsurf Safety Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 How To Couch Surf Like A Pro https://travelerdreams.com/how-to-couch-surf-like-a-pro/ Sun, 27 Sep 2020 07:39:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7899 Free traveling is a lot of fun, and Couch Surfing allows such free travelling, as well as allowing you to meet nice and interesting people along the way. So how do you do that? The Profile The first thing to do when joining the Coach Surfing community is to open a profile, and you must […]

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]]> Free traveling is a lot of fun, and Couch Surfing allows such free travelling, as well as allowing you to meet nice and interesting people along the way.

So how do you do that?

The Profile

The first thing to do when joining the Coach Surfing community is to open a profile, and you must have a full profile.

How Long In Advance Should You Send Out A Request?

A couch search should be done neither too early nor too late. The recommended time is 3 days to one week in advance.

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"Story of some Happy feet, Kissing Bay Of Bengal 🌊🌊….! After 5 long and tiring months of Lockdown… All we first needed was a road trip and some beachtime… Hence.. Pondicherry 🤩 Smiles of a bunch of Chennai couchsurfers, When they shifted from #StayHome to #SeeBeach mode. Sky above… Beach Below.. Peace within 🕊 @WanderingForPeace , @takeabreak_traveltheworld . . . #shareyourlife #couchsurfing #couchsurfer #couchsurfingfriendship #adventuretime #exploretheworld #wheretonext #lovetraveling #nomadlife #worldtraveler #travel #traveler #explorer #wanderlust #letsgoeverywhere #adventure #lovetotravel #aroundtheworld #instapassport #instatravel #getaway #seetheworld #backpacker #traveladdict #travelgram #travelbug #travelmore #passportready

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Found a Couch, Now What?

After you have received a positive answer, it is advisable to be sociable and polite. If the host is busy at work, try being independent. Do not burden him and ask him to take you places. When you leave the apartment, say goodbye—or leave a note and a small gift, thanking him for the hospitality.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXua7nBg2s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Maintain Personal Safety

Choose hosts that have lots of positive feedback from other surfers. Make sure someone knows where you are at all times, and if the situation does not feel safe for you, it is best to choose another place to stay.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPepoYBXu2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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]]> 5 Tips for Staying Safe on Couchsurf https://travelerdreams.com/5-tips-for-staying-safe-on-couchsurf/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:50:43 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=1588 Couchsurf is a wonderful app that allows you to not only enjoy free accommodations, but, more importantly, connects you with new friends so you can learn about the life of a local, from a local. Although the app is widely use, many people naturally feel nervous about Couchsurfing for the first time. Here are some […]

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]]> Couchsurf is a wonderful app that allows you to not only enjoy free accommodations, but, more importantly, connects you with new friends so you can learn about the life of a local, from a local.

Although the app is widely use, many people naturally feel nervous about Couchsurfing for the first time. Here are some tips for staying safe.

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Choose Verified Hosts

Verified hosts have proven that they have an address, phone number, bank account and hold the identity they say they do. Essentially, if a host is verified you can be confident that they are a real person.

Read Reviews

As a young female, I tend to contact hosts who have 20+ good reviews, so that I can feel more comfortable that they are indeed who they say they are. Have a read through reviews and go with someone who has had a lot of positive feedback for your first surf.

Meet In Public

Request to meet your host in a public space. This way, you can judge how comfortable you feel in their company before you go to their house.

Tell Your Friends Where You Are Staying

Whenever you Couchsurf, you should always make sure that at least one person knows where you are. That way, if on the rare chance there is any trouble, someone knows where you last were.

Check The Area For Hostels

Finally, as a precautionary step, check the area for hostels or hotels. This means that if you do find yourself feeling uncomfortable, you know you have a backup.

These steps will all help you stay safe on an app that brings people together and helps new friendships blossom all over the world. Couchsurf is a well-trusted, established app, so the above advice really is just for your own peace of mind.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Couchsurf Safety Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Sat, 26 Sep 2020 08:27:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Couchsurf Safety Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 How To Couch Surf Like A Pro https://travelerdreams.com/how-to-couch-surf-like-a-pro/ Sun, 27 Sep 2020 07:39:00 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=7899 Free traveling is a lot of fun, and Couch Surfing allows such free travelling, as well as allowing you to meet nice and interesting people along the way. So how do you do that? The Profile The first thing to do when joining the Coach Surfing community is to open a profile, and you must […]

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]]> Free traveling is a lot of fun, and Couch Surfing allows such free travelling, as well as allowing you to meet nice and interesting people along the way.

So how do you do that?

The Profile

The first thing to do when joining the Coach Surfing community is to open a profile, and you must have a full profile.

How Long In Advance Should You Send Out A Request?

A couch search should be done neither too early nor too late. The recommended time is 3 days to one week in advance.

View this post on Instagram

"Story of some Happy feet, Kissing Bay Of Bengal 🌊🌊….! After 5 long and tiring months of Lockdown… All we first needed was a road trip and some beachtime… Hence.. Pondicherry 🤩 Smiles of a bunch of Chennai couchsurfers, When they shifted from #StayHome to #SeeBeach mode. Sky above… Beach Below.. Peace within 🕊 @WanderingForPeace , @takeabreak_traveltheworld . . . #shareyourlife #couchsurfing #couchsurfer #couchsurfingfriendship #adventuretime #exploretheworld #wheretonext #lovetraveling #nomadlife #worldtraveler #travel #traveler #explorer #wanderlust #letsgoeverywhere #adventure #lovetotravel #aroundtheworld #instapassport #instatravel #getaway #seetheworld #backpacker #traveladdict #travelgram #travelbug #travelmore #passportready

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Found a Couch, Now What?

After you have received a positive answer, it is advisable to be sociable and polite. If the host is busy at work, try being independent. Do not burden him and ask him to take you places. When you leave the apartment, say goodbye—or leave a note and a small gift, thanking him for the hospitality.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFXua7nBg2s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Maintain Personal Safety

Choose hosts that have lots of positive feedback from other surfers. Make sure someone knows where you are at all times, and if the situation does not feel safe for you, it is best to choose another place to stay.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPepoYBXu2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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]]> 5 Tips for Staying Safe on Couchsurf https://travelerdreams.com/5-tips-for-staying-safe-on-couchsurf/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:50:43 +0000 https://stagingtrd.wpengine.com/?p=1588 Couchsurf is a wonderful app that allows you to not only enjoy free accommodations, but, more importantly, connects you with new friends so you can learn about the life of a local, from a local. Although the app is widely use, many people naturally feel nervous about Couchsurfing for the first time. Here are some […]

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]]> Couchsurf is a wonderful app that allows you to not only enjoy free accommodations, but, more importantly, connects you with new friends so you can learn about the life of a local, from a local.

Although the app is widely use, many people naturally feel nervous about Couchsurfing for the first time. Here are some tips for staying safe.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqpiPGEHlMC/

Choose Verified Hosts

Verified hosts have proven that they have an address, phone number, bank account and hold the identity they say they do. Essentially, if a host is verified you can be confident that they are a real person.

Read Reviews

As a young female, I tend to contact hosts who have 20+ good reviews, so that I can feel more comfortable that they are indeed who they say they are. Have a read through reviews and go with someone who has had a lot of positive feedback for your first surf.

Meet In Public

Request to meet your host in a public space. This way, you can judge how comfortable you feel in their company before you go to their house.

Tell Your Friends Where You Are Staying

Whenever you Couchsurf, you should always make sure that at least one person knows where you are. That way, if on the rare chance there is any trouble, someone knows where you last were.

Check The Area For Hostels

Finally, as a precautionary step, check the area for hostels or hotels. This means that if you do find yourself feeling uncomfortable, you know you have a backup.

These steps will all help you stay safe on an app that brings people together and helps new friendships blossom all over the world. Couchsurf is a well-trusted, established app, so the above advice really is just for your own peace of mind.

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